Questions for the Tax Lady: December 21st, 2009

Check out the following new Questions for the Tax Lady answers and feel free to ask me questions through one of the links below. You can send me an email, direct message or @ reply, and I will do my best to get an answer for you!

Question #1: I have a small business with a few employees. If I throw a holiday party for them can I write off the expenses?

Yes, the IRS will let you deduct all expenses related to throwing a holiday office party. You could also deduct the costs of presents for your employees, as long as you do not give out cash or items easily exchangeable for cash, such as stocks.

Question # 2: What are some last minute ways to lower my taxable income for the year?

There are lots of quick ways you can lower your taxable income without leaving your computer. First of all, you could make a charitable donation. The Hannah Rose Foundation, a cause near to my heart, accepts donations online. Just remember to print out your receipt. You could also make an extra mortgage payment, or order energy efficient appliances online. For a list of 10 ways to lower your tax liability in under 10 minutes, check out this article on the RDTC Tax Help Blog.

Annual Awards Luncheon Press Release

"Roni Lynn Deutch, A Professional Tax Corporation celebrated the end of 2006 with an awards luncheon on Sacramento's Delta King. The event featured a keynote address from Roni Deutch where she spoke on the power of positive thinking and how it helped her build her tax law firm. Later she awarded one employee with the company's first ten years of service award, and also selected twelve exceptional employees as the firm's All-Star team."
View the press release from the following links:

PRweb:Roni Deutch Celebrates Sixteen Years in Tax Law as She Thanked Employees, and Spoke on the Goals and Vision of the Company

Yahoo: Roni Deutch Celebrates Sixteen Years in Tax Law as She Thanked Employees, and Spoke on the Goals and Vision of the Company

Halloween at Roni Deutch, A Professional Tax Corporation

As it is every year, this year's Halloween party was a huge success! I love Halloween! As a young child nothing was more satisfying then coming home with a pillowcase full of candy! See pictures from our Halloween party at the Official Flickr page of Roni Deutch.