Welcome to Keller & Owens’ Blog. It brings you the latest tax and financial news that matter to your bottom line.

Is All My Income Taxable?

Generally, all sources of income are subject to income tax unless specifically excluded. Here are some sources of money that are not taxable: Read more

Forgiven Debt Can Be Taxed As Income

With the recent economic downturn experienced by many taxpayers, there is a tax concept that is very important: cancellation of debt. You would think that the cancellation of debt by a credit card company or mortgage company would be a good thing for the taxpayer. And it can be, but it can also be considered taxable income by the IRS. Here is a quick review of various debt cancellation situations. Read more

Tips for Cutting Costs in your Business

Keeping costs under control is crucial in today’s challenging business environment. Without a doubt, one of the quickest ways for a business to cut costs is through staff reduction. But cutting jobs is not always the best cost-cutting strategy. Read more

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Recordkeeping Tips from the Pros

If you want to give your tax recordkeeping skills a performance boost, do what accounting professionals do. Read more

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Don’t Panic if the IRS Sends You a Letter

There are many reasons why the Internal Revenue Service could be contacting you. Some contacts involve very minor corrections; some are for serious changes that could involve a lot of money. Sometimes the IRS is correct in what they are seeking; sometimes they are wrong. Read more