Author Archives: Jaya A. Naiken
What’s new for 2011 tax filing – Due date of return
The due date for 2011 tax return filing has been extended to April 2012, because April 15 is a Sunday and April 16 is the Emancipation Day holiday in the District of Columbia. Remember Jaya Naiken CPA, LLC is … Continue reading
IRS Announces 2012 Standard Mileage Rates, Most Rates Are the Same as in July
IR-2011-116, Dec. 9, 2011 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today issued the 2012 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. Beginning on Jan. … Continue reading
Last Minute Business and Individual Tax Planning Tips
Welcome! We are down to a month before the New Year kicks in. If you have not taken the time to analyze the tax planning opportunities all is not lost. You still have a few days remaining in December. As … Continue reading
Business use of car – tax savings idea
When you use your personal car for your your job or business, you may be eligible for a tax deduction. First you have to determine the method you are eligible to use, either the standard mileage rate or the actual … Continue reading
Senate Unites To Pass Jobs Bill To Aid Veterans
Here is snippets of the bill which the Senate approved on November 10, 2011: Tax credits of up to $9,600 for companies hiring disabled veterans. New tax credits of up to $5,600 for employers hiring veterans who have been out of … Continue reading
What Property Can Be Depreciated
Often my clients ask me, what property can be depreciated. Here are some basic rules to use to evaluate on how to decide. You can depreciate property if it meets the following requirements: It must be property you own The property … Continue reading
Jaya A. Naiken CPA on he move…..!
2011 is almost over. In the last 6 months Jaya’s business has made a gradual transition and relocated offices. I have incorporated my business name to Jaya A. Naiken CPA, LLC. My existing company, AJS Consulting, Inc. will now predominately … Continue reading
Accountable Plan for Reimbursing Employees
By adopting certain IRS code sections, the reimbursements made to your employees for travel and entertainment expenses will not be considered additional compensation. This will save the company employment taxes such as FICA, FUTA and unemployment. For employees this arrangment … Continue reading
To amend or not to amend your tax return
You should file an amended return if your filing status, your dependents, your total income or your deductions or credits were reported incorrectly. In some cases, you do not need to amend your tax return. The IRS usually corrects math … Continue reading
Foreign Income Exclusion Tax Break
Some of you inquired about the foreign earned income tax rules. The rules are very complex, but in this article I have listed a few points to keep in mind as you go through that process with yor accountant tax advisor. 1. … Continue reading