How is the rent of a family member or partner taxed? – Money sense

Rental income When you earn rental income, you report it on your personal tax return on form T776 Statement of Real Estate Rentals. You can claim rental costs to reduce your taxable rental income. Common expenses include: Advertisement Insurance Mortgage interest Legal and accounting costs Management costs Condo Fees Repairs and maintenance Property taxes Utilities […]

How to avoid five hidden tax traps that can eat away at your profits

The opinions of contributing entrepreneurs are their own. </p><div> Key Takeaways Understanding and avoiding common tax pitfalls can help entrepreneurs significantly reduce financial burdens as their business grows. Personal and business expenses should be kept separate to minimize audit risks, and employee classification should be accurate to avoid costly tax penalties and legal issues. Investing […]

How your small business can save more money through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

The opinions of contributing entrepreneurs are their own. </p><div> Key Takeaways Additional tax credits and deductions are available for small businesses to provide child care benefits and paid family and medical leave. Changes in taxes on overtime and tips can affect your administration and payroll deductions. Some changes are retroactive to January 1, 2025. With […]

A major tax shift is quietly changing energy decisions for entrepreneurs

The opinions of contributing entrepreneurs are their own. </p><div> Key Takeaways Recent federal tax changes are reshaping the energy landscape in ways that could materially impact how entrepreneurs plan investments and manage costs. As existing incentives shift, business owners face a shrinking window to reassess their strategies and adapt to a new policy environment. Recent […]

3 tax measures that entrepreneurs must make before 2025 ends

The opinions of contributing entrepreneurs are their own. </p><div> Key Takeaways New tax law updates make the fourth quarter a crucial time for entrepreneurs to reassess how their businesses are structured and taxed. Strategic year-end planning around withholdings and state taxes could yield significant savings if reviewed before the calendar closes. The clock is ticking […]