Author Archives: Mike Agresti

Tax-Free Payments to Employees to Cover COVID-19 Expenses Are Deductible

Often-Overlooked IRS Section 139 Provides Relief Can we deduct COVID-19-related expenses used to help our...

What Is the Qualified Business Expense (QBI) Deduction?

. . . and WHAT’S the RUCKUS? Here’s the ruckus:This deduction, created by the 2017...

Should I Buy or Lease My Vehicle?

When someone asks us if they should buy or lease their next vehicle, their real...

If I do tax planning and you have no recommendations, do I still have to pay?

This is a great question that we receive from time to time. The answer is...

How to Gain a Tax Benefit Using a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)

How Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) Effects Charitable Donations on Your 2018 Tax Return...

When Should I Start Taking My Social Security Benefits?

Deciding when to start taking Social Security benefits is an important decision that everyone needs...