Posts by Christopher Olson, EA
C Corp Tax Strategies
Business Tax Planning C Corp Tax Strategies: How to Reduce Taxes and Build a Smarter Corporate Plan A C Corporation can offer powerful planning opportunities, but the best results rarely come from one deduction or one year-end move. Effective C Corp tax planning coordinates compensation, deductions, depreciation, credits, benefits, distributions, capital investments, and long-term business…
Read MoreHow is an LLC Taxed?
LLC Taxes & Business Structure How Is an LLC Taxed? An LLC does not have one single federal tax treatment. Depending on the number of owners and elections made with the IRS, an LLC may be taxed as a disregarded entity, partnership, S corporation or C corporation. Understanding the difference can have a major impact…
Read MoreSpouse Forged Your Signature on a Tax Return? What Are Your Rights?
IRS Return Disputes Spouse Forged Your Signature on a Tax Return? What Are Your Rights? If a spouse signs your name to a joint tax return without your permission, the tax consequences can be serious—but you are not automatically stuck with the return or its tax debt. The IRS looks closely at whether you actually…
Read MoreWhat Type of Tax Professional Do I Need?
Choosing a Tax Professional What Type of Tax Professional Do I Need? Tax preparers, Enrolled Agents, CPAs, and tax attorneys can all play different roles. Understanding their credentials, specialties, and IRS representation rights can help you choose the right professional for your return, business, tax planning, or IRS problem. Azalea City Tax & Accounting Approximately…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Tax Consequences of Selling Investment Properties
Real Estate Tax Planning Understanding the Tax Consequences of Selling Investment Properties Selling an investment property can create more than one type of tax consequence. Capital gains tax, depreciation recapture, state taxes, suspended losses, and the possibility of a 1031 exchange all need to be reviewed before the property is listed—not after the closing statement…
Read MoreOops, You Did It Again: The Most Common Mistakes People Make with Income Tax Planning (And How to Avoid Them)
Individual Tax Deductions Common Tax Deductions Individuals May Be Missing Many taxpayers focus on the standard deduction and never look deeper. Depending on your income, expenses, work, retirement contributions, charitable giving, medical costs, property taxes, and other circumstances, there may be deductions worth reviewing before you file. Azalea City Tax & Accounting Approximately 11-minute read…
Read MoreCommon Tax Deductions Individuals May Be Missing
Individual Tax Deductions Common Tax Deductions Individuals May Be Missing Many taxpayers focus on the standard deduction and never look deeper. Depending on your income, expenses, work, retirement contributions, charitable giving, medical costs, property taxes, and other circumstances, there may be deductions worth reviewing before you file. Azalea City Tax & Accounting Approximately 11-minute read…
Read MoreWhat Are the Tax Implications of Selling Your Home?
Home Sale Tax Planning What Are the Tax Implications of Selling Your Home? Selling a home can create a substantial financial gain, but that does not automatically mean you will owe capital gains tax. Federal tax law provides a valuable exclusion for many homeowners, while basis, improvements, selling expenses, prior rental use, depreciation, and reporting…
Read MoreThe Top Ten Tax Changes Small Businesses Are Facing in 2025
Small Business Tax Planning The Top Ten Tax Changes Small Businesses Are Facing in 2025 Tax law never stands still. From equipment deductions and retirement-plan limits to research expenses and information reporting, 2025 brought several important developments for business owners. Here are ten areas small businesses should understand when preparing returns and planning ahead. Christopher…
Read MoreTop Ten Tax Code Changes for Individuals Expected in 2025
Individual Tax Planning Top Ten Tax Code Changes for Individuals in 2026 The 2026 tax year brings higher inflation-adjusted limits, a new charitable deduction for non-itemizers, changes to the child and dependent care credit, expiring home-energy incentives, and important Marketplace health-insurance rules. Here are ten of the most important federal individual tax changes to understand…
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