In this interesting article, Andrew Henderson of Nomad Capitalist takes on the sometimes trendy idea to reduce your tax burden by moving to Puerto Rico. Henderson gives a great deal of explanation for how you might do this along with the pitfalls you should avoid. Here, please enjoy a book report-style synopsis. Moving to Puerto Rico has recently become a popular haven for tax-sensitive Americans, thanks to some attractive tax incentives that encourage foreign investment. Pue

For more than three decades companies have been able to deduct 50% of meals and entertainment expenses directly related to business activities. This included taking potential clients, employees, or other business associates to lunch. It also included meals while on business related trips. Additionally, employers that provided meals to employees on business premises had been able to deduct 100% of the expense as a "de minimis" fringe benefit. One of the many changes the Tax Cu

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It's April 21st, 2014, and tax preparation professionals everywhere are breathing a sigh of relief as the data-intensive, document-laden official tax filing season has come and gone. Whew! We've crunched the numbers, sifted through countless W-2's, 1099's, P&L's, receipts, and have once again been reminded of our appreciation for organization and great software. It's been a fresh year for tax law, with a few of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 tax breaks expiring (e