March 15th, 2010 -- Posted in HowTo Business Questions, Misc Ranting, Retirement |
I’ve been a bit remiss in posting to this blog regularly because I have been working on that question, what is needed for life’s next phase? One of my businesses which is project management with an emphasis on relocating facilities such as offices, warehouses, & IT labs, now has a separate division focusing on relocating Seniors.
We primarily work with the families of seniors, assisting them with services they may not have the time to do themselves. A large number of our clients don’t live in the area (but the seniors in their lives do), and it is not only time consuming for them to come back and forth, but also expensive. As we work with families and other service providers, we are reminded daily of how much information families are looking for to make their decisions. As you know these are very emotional decisions as well as practical.
The current site that is up, ForLifesNextPhase, has been a placeholder while we identify what else is needed by the families we serve. We are currently in the process of making major changes to the site and would really appreciate your taking the time to think about if you were (or are) in this situation:
- What kind of information and support would you like to see?
- What services would you like more info about?
- What would keep you coming back to this site for your Eldercare needs?
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March 2nd, 2010 -- Posted in Home Business Ideas, HowTo Business Questions, Tax Tips |
Did you know that the IRS says you can deduct the use of a home office as long as it is used exclusively and on a regular basis?
It doesn’t mean if you use a corner of the den, or a nook in the kitchen that you can deduct the space used there. It needs to be continue reading »
February 25th, 2010 -- Posted in HowTo Business Questions, Tax Tips, Vacations and Fun, Wealth Strategies |
A couple of weeks ago prior to my departing on a pleasure / business trip to Mexico I asked the question – will any of it be tax deductible?
I noted in the last few posts how to qualify for the deduction, and I did in these categories:
- Traveled more than 300 miles to my destination, so it required over night stay
- I did not travel on a cruise ship
- I did work on Mondays and Fridays
- It was beneficial for me to stay over weekends (airfare would have increased)
However, because I was exploring new business opportunities I had not scheduled any specific continue reading »
February 18th, 2010 -- Posted in HowTo Business Questions, Tax Tips, Vacations and Fun, Wealth Strategies |
In keeping with our tax tips for business travel, can you deduct the cost of cleaning your dirty laundry?
- You sure can, and you don’t have to even have them cleaned while away. What counts is where they get dirty, so you can deduct your 1st dry cleaning bill when you get home! Remember to keep all receipts for documentation.
What is considered a full days travel if going by car?
- IRS employees receive a full days per diem for each 300 miles of travel. If it is the magic number for them, it must be for us as well. So work your schedule around to continue reading »
