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If you expect to owe substantial Virginia income tax, buying Virginia Land Preservation Tax Credits can reduce that liability at a discount. The opportunity is legitimate, but it is not…
If you sell products, one of the easiest ways to get surprised at tax time is through inventory. We see this often: a business owner spends heavily on inventory, looks…
We love animals. Most pet owners do. And if you have ever paid for food, vet visits, grooming, medicine, boarding, or an emergency surgery, you have probably had the same…
If you earn a high income in Virginia, it is easy to assume your state tax return is simple: top rate is 5.75%, file the forms, move on. That assumption…
Virginia’s R&D tax credits have expired. For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2025, Virginia businesses generally can no longer earn the state Research and Development Expenses Tax…
If you earn strong W-2 income, you've probably heard the frustrating rule: rental losses usually can't offset your salary. For most long-term rentals, that's true. Short-term rentals are different. Under…
Q: What tax deductions do most small businesses miss? A: Nearly every “ordinary & necessary” expense – advertising, software, contract labor, insurance, rent, supplies – can be deducted. The main…
If you are eyeing a G-Wagon and telling yourself it is a business deduction, you are not alone. Social media has turned Section 179 into a luxury-SUV sales pitch. The…
If you are hearing that “100% bonus depreciation is back” and wondering what that means for your 2026 tax bill, the basic answer is that many businesses can once again…
If you’ve ever been hit with an IRS underpayment penalty, you already know how annoying it is. It is one of the most avoidable penalties in the tax code, yet…