In recent installments, we have discussed some of the legal and political issues surrounding the income tax. Upon reviewing these installments, there can be little doubt that the history of taxation in these United States is quite complex. Though the Congress has always had a power to tax, the
The Birth & Growth of the Income Tax in the United States
Most people are oblivious of the fact that the United States has not always consistently imposed an income tax. Most people assume that the Internal Revenue Service has existed in its current form forever. Though it is false, this assumption is not without reason: national governments have a
What Every Business Owner Should Know About Contract Law
It is unrealistic to expect every business owner to have a thorough command of contract law. Running a business is a very demanding job, and so unless they are fortunate to have a formal background in law business owners simply do not have the time required to master all the finer points of
The Defeat of Oregon’s Measure 97
On November 8, the state of Oregon declined to pass through an initiative which would have severely impacted corporate tax rates. The initiative – known as Measure 97 – was targeted toward Oregon-based C corporations which brought in upwards of $25 million in gross sales in a single year.
Tax Reduction Strategies for Small Law Firms by Steven Lok, CPA
Huddleston Tax CPAs takes a particular interest in helping small businesses with their tax and accounting needs. Consistent with this interest is our focus on the tax strategies which may assist small law firms. Our CPA, Steven Lok, will be giving a presentation on December 7, 2016 which will
Vancouver’s Latest Tax May Impact Seattle Real Estate Market
Though the Seattle real estate market is attractive on its own merits, a recent tax issued in Vancouver, Canada may create even more demand in the Seattle housing market. In recent years, foreign buyers have caused housing prices in the Vancouver market to rise substantially. In response, the city
Basic Facts of Cost Segregation
Cost segregation is a process which involves separating personal property assets from real property assets for the purpose of shortening the time of depreciation and reducing tax liability. In a cost segregation study, assets are classed together according to their depreciation period. Cost
What is Commercial Paper?
There is a variety of means companies can utilize in order to generate capital. Companies employ certain means rather than others depending on what specific needs they have to fulfill. Commercial paper is an unsecured promissory note which is typically used to fund short-term company projects. Since