When you give gifts in the course of your business, you can claim a tax deduction. But according to the IRS the deduction is limited to $25 for each person to whom you give a gift. So if you give gifts to your employees you could claim a tax deduction of up to $25 for ...
Fresh summer cucumbers from the garden are great for snacks, recipes and . . . pickles! Making your own dill, bread & butter or sweet pickles is easy enough, but using pre-mixed pickle seasoning takes out all the guesswork. I make seven quart jars of pickles at a time during the summer using pre-mixed pickle ...
If you receive commissions and bonuses in addition to your regular salary or wages, you may find that federal income tax is withheld at a different rate. This is because the IRS considers commissions and bonuses to be supplemental wages. A different withholding rate is applied on these supplemental wages, which could be 25%. In ...
With the economy and layoffs many companies are asking employees to pick up slack. Can an employer require an employee to work overtime? You have plans for Friday evening. You’ve been thinking about it all week. In fact, the steaks are marinating in the fridge, and you have plans for guests to be at your ...