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Year-End Tax To-Do List 2019

Small business owners and entrepreneurs should consider deductions to cut your 2019 business tax bill and bonus depreciation rules under the Tax Cuts and Job Act. Here are 17 year-end tax tips from Tax Guy Bill Bischoff.

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Own a small business? Here’s your year-end tax planning game plan https://www.marketwatch.com/story/own-a-small-business-heres-your-year-end-tax-planning-game-plan-2019-11-05

Establish tax-favored retirement plan

Claim 100% first-year bonus depreciation for qualified asset additions

Claim 100% bonus depreciation for heavy SUV, pickup, or van

Claim bigger first-year depreciation deductions for car, light truck or van

Cash in on generous Section 179 depreciation deductions

Property used for lodging

Qualifying real property

First-year depreciation and future tax rates

Time business income and deductions for tax savings

3 tax-planning hacks to make before the end of the year https://www.marketwatch.com/story/3-tax-planning-strategies-to-take-advantage-of-before-the-end-of-the-year-2019-10-21

Set up loved ones for 0% tax rate on investment income

Convert traditional IRAs into Roth accounts while you still can

Don’t overlook estate planning

How to cut your 2019 tax bill before it’s too late https://www.marketwatch.com/story/how-to-cut-your-2019-tax-bill-before-its-too-late-2019-10-14

Game your generous standard deduction allowance

Carefully manage gains and losses in your taxable investment accounts

If you are charitably inclined: sell loser shares and give away resulting cash; give away winner shares

Gifts to relatives

Gifts to charities

This creates a private checklist in your account.