The government of the United States encourages its citizens to utilize solar power energy to reduce climate change brought about by the excessive emission of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. This has resulted in the government offering tax reliefs and tax credits to individuals, firms,
Is My Inheritance Taxable?
When you receive assets from your parents that come from their estate, this is considered a taxable event. It may seem like there are no taxes due on the purchases you receive if your parents were exempt from income tax, but this is not the case. If your parents' estate is valued over the exclusion
How Are Bonuses Taxed And How To Lower Tax Liabilities
Bonuses are taxed as income, and the IRS will work hard to identify the amount you received. There are several tax deductions that you can claim in order to reduce your tax liabilities. Since bonuses are taxed as income, they must be included in gross income before any allowable deductions and
Solar Tax Credits
The cost of home energy and electricity has risen across the country. It means most people are switching to solar energy, which benefits the user and preserves the environment. Once you install solar panels in your home, it will take several years before you have to service them. Solar panels have
The Seattle Housing Market Has Officially Cooled
Seattle’s housing market is one of the most interesting in the country and has always been a bellwether for the national housing sector. Its sharp decline and subsequent rebound over the last two decades has occurred in lockstep with trends elsewhere, but Seattle is not following suit this time. The
Business Leaders Need Executive Coaches
Coaching has a lot of positive connotations. It's someone you can look up to to help you succeed; someone who can offer personal guidance that only comes from experience; and someone to talk to and listen. However, there is one negative connotation that comes with coaching: the perception that it's
Keeping Your Startup Afloat When Investment Funding Is Drying Up
You've probably heard a lot about how investment funding is slowing down for startups. It's true – the numbers don't lie. It might seem bad news, but it doesn't have to be. There are many reasons why this could be a good thing for your startup. How to make your startup thrive in this
Navigating Higher Health Care Costs As A Small Business Employer
If your small business is covered under the Affordable Care Act, then saddle up as you will need to prepare for an increase in health care costs. Small businesses with fifty or fewer employees and are part of the Small Business Health Options Program may be disadvantaged by the increased prices as