Wbt - World Of Business And Taxes

Usually I do a podcast everyday on business and taxes. Let's put them to the side and listen to some new Christmas music. Merry Christmas everyone

The adoption expense deduction may go away, that is ok. There are deductions that should go away because it is open for audit. Every single deduction you take can open an audit. But we adopt out of love - not as a tax deductions.

December 31 is the due date to revew your ITIN, you don't have much time if you need to renew.

You only have a few weeks left, you need to call your tax accountant and go over where you stand today on your taxes. Do you need to fill out a new W-4 for year end? Do you owe taxes where you need to take out extra for 2017 on your payroll. Are there 2018 tax deductions that you can pay for in 2017. Talk to your tax accountant today. If you owe a business do not wait until the last minute in 2018, you should be working on your financial statements now. If you need for my firm to prepare it call us at: 888.681.1518

The Senate and the Congress go into conference to grind out the final bill to go to the President - if passed. Sen. Collins said she may not support this final bill. So we need to get involved and tell these politicians - get it done.

Merry Christmas, it is the Christmas season. Sunday I take off my accountants hat and put on my clergy robe, I love Sundays. Remember you have so much to give. Giving doesn't mean money all the time, it can mean giving of your generous life to others. Reach your hand out to people and wish them a Very Merry Christmas. Thank you to Rick Warrens daily lessons.

So I am very happy I was wrong. I really thought at least two Senators were going to stop the tax reform bill to move forward. I was wrong - thank goodness. However, I am not happy with the Democrats who sit on the side, moaning and complaining, pointing fingers, spinning lies, and adding nothing to the discussion of tax reform. This hate game has got to stop, it is getting old.

The State of California and the City of San Francisco have blood on their hands for being a sanctuary of illegal criminals. California is no longer safe for Americans who believe in the laws that protect all of us. This death was preventable by not allowing this killer to be in their city, but they chose to protect that killer. Worthless.

Two Senators have become a liability to the GOP in the Senate that want the President and Tax Reform to fail. Political Karma is a bitch when you go against the will of the american people. Will tax reform happen? Probably not - Senators want to play politics.

We need to develope some success principles everyday as we run our business and are employees.

Shummer and Pelosi refused to sit down with the President and talk about the budget and spending, but they have no new ideas. Instead of participating in the democratic process they don't show up to the table. That is dangerous to America.

There are several GOP Senators that want to play politics with Tax Reform instead of doing what is good for the American people.

You may not have the most money in the world to give at Christmas, forget just money, use your talents that God has given you to help someone. Don't let your talents go to waste - give them at Christmas

It's that time of the year when it is the time for giving. Let's go over the rules of what is deductable and at the same time focus on our communities. People need our help.

November 25th is Small Business Saturdays, support your communities small business. When your out shopping - don't forget about your teachers needs. Every school season teachers are taking money out of their own paychecks to buy school supplies for their students. This is not right, call your teacher and ask them what they need for their classroom. Get involved - support your small business and your teachers. Get involved this Christmas season. Merry Christmas.

Happy Thanksgiving to all our our listeners, our friends, clients and staff. Our offices will be closed from November 21 through the 27th. If you have any concerns please send them to: info@lodge-co.com

Why are Americans paying for the settlement of sexual harassment charges for members of Congress? How much have been paid out and who are the people involved. I demand he pays that back to the Congress and that money be returned to the American people. For those of you who have been harassed have legal rights to sue and report, if you don't it will keep going on. Stand up and use the legal venue available to you to stop the harassment.

If you are having problems with your personal finance and your tax issues you can start to plan now. Create a budget, Save, Create an Emergency fund, pay your bills on time, sit down with your tax accountant and discuss your W-4 for your 2017 tax return. Be proactive!

California, we have a lot of problems in the state of California. A new gas tax that needs to be repealed and a law that made the state a santuary state. That is not acceptable. Get involved. Go to my web site at www.wbtpod.com and click on the tab "GET INVOLVED". We need your help.

Sunday is my day to take my accountant and business hat off and put on my spiritural robes. Today we talk about the talents God has given us. Asking the questions are we using them to do good? During the tough times of our lives God is giving us an educational experience because he has a plan for us. Sometimes it takes a mountain to trust in these talents he has given us.