You've probably seen or heard the phrase ‘student loan crisis’ in the news recently, along with a lot of discussion about whether all or a portion of federal student loans should be forgiven. It’s no surprise student loans have become a popular topic, as the total amount owed by the American public has soared in recent years. How Much Debt…
You may have noticed that gas prices are climbing. And climbing. And climbing. And where they'll stop, nobody knows . . . ? Our friends at the IRS are paying attention. They've increased the standard mileage rates for the rest of 2022. These mileage rates can be used to value deductible expenses when you drive for business, medical, or moving…
When you start your business, you determine whether you'll recognize expenses when they occur – cash basis – or in the period to which they belong – accrual basis. Let's say you pay your May rent bill in April. If you use the cash basis of accounting, this expense will be recognized in April. That's when the money actually leaves…