Posts by Michael A. Cook LLC

With only A Few Days Left In 2023, the best way to finish your year (2023) strong and get a jump start on your taxes is to connect with a Tax Pro. Get some tax planning in. Have your questions answered. Take the necessary steps to make your small business tax-ready. Times are hard. It…

Be careful of shady tax professionals and watch for common warning signs, including charging a fee based on the size of the refund. A major red flag or bad sign is when the tax preparer is unwilling to sign the dotted line. Avoid these “ghost” preparers, who will prepare a tax return but refuse to…

Just ask your Tax Pro how much more difficult it is to prepare an S. corporation or Partnership tax return without a tax-ready set of books – that is, from just a list of income and expenses. Tax Pros now need information from the balance sheet, also, to properly prepare the required IRS basics worksheets.…

As I sit in my office this morning, I thought of all the things I’m grateful for… High on the list is my gratitude to you. Yes you, despite all the adversities that today’s world is throwing at us. I sincerely hope that you have a successful year this year and every year thereafter. You…

The IRS deadline to file your 2021 personal tax return which you placed on extension is October 17th! For many of you, unfortunately, even with this additional 6 months extension you still cannot make the deadline. Claiming ‘the dog ate your tax papers’ might not work for the IRS. But let’s forget the dog crap.…

The fact is YOU are responsible for your own success, in each area of your life as well as with your finances and business success. If you are in a place where you are unsure of the value you bring to the table all by yourself that is ok also: none of us ever does…

Urgent Tax News: The IRS is preparing to get Non-filers! The IRS is hiring thousands of Agents! Unfiled tax returns? Need a payment plan? Need to resolve that scary IRS Letter? Now is your time to get ahead. Contact Michael! Get Michael on your side today!

What business owners need to do when closing their doors for good There are a few things business owners need to do before they close their business. Of course, they need to fulfill their federal tax responsibilities. It’s also important to notify the IRS of their plans. Business owners must take these steps when closing…

Anyone pursuing higher education, including specialized job training and grad school, knows it can be pricey. Eligible taxpayers who paid higher education costs for themselves, their spouses, or dependents in 2021 may be able to take advantage of two education tax credits. The American opportunity tax credit and the lifetime learning credit can help offset…

People who own vacation homes will not have to report any of their income as long as they rent it out for less than 15 days yearly. It is tax-free! You may also claim qualified mortgage interest, property taxes, and casualty losses by claiming deductions on a Schedule A. Once renting a vacation home goes…