On December 15, 2018, all small businesses were instructed to implement Accounting Standard Codification to file their 2019 income taxes. This change requires some preparation because it completely revamps the current revenue reporting guidelines. The new standards are used for accounting revenue from customer contracts across all industries. However, it does not apply to financial […]
Tax and Accounting
10 Facts Employers Need to Know About Payroll Tax Incentives
Recent Covid-19 legislation creates new payroll tax incentives for employers, which fall into two main categories: Payroll Credits and Tax Deferral. All these relief measures were established by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Families First Act), enacted March 18, 2020 and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, enacted March 27, 2020. […]
5 Great Things to Know About Rental Income and Taxes
Rental income can be a lucrative industry for landlords. It is a fast-paced industry with many moving parts, such as interviewing potential tenants, managing current tenants, and maintaining property quality. Income tax and deduction for rental properties may not be the first thing on a landlord’s mind, but there are tax benefits that may be […]
IRS Unclaimed Refunds Waiting For Taxpayers Face July 15 Deadline
Unclaimed income tax refunds worth more than $1.5 billion await an estimated 1.4 million individual taxpayers who did not file a 2016 federal income tax return, according to the Internal Revenue Service. “The IRS wants to help taxpayers who are owed refunds but haven’t filed their 2016 tax returns yet,” said IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig. […]
Important: IRS Finalizes Changes to Payroll Tax Return Form 941
On June 20, 2020, the IRS finalized tax Form 941, Employer’s Quarterly Federal Tax Return, to collect information about the new COVID-19 tax incentives, expanding the form from two to three pages, and adding 58 new data fields (previously 18 total lines). See Appendix I: Summary of COVID-19 Employer Tax Incentives for more information. While the […]
How to Create a Simple Bookkeeping Spreadsheet for Your Business
Bookkeeping is a practical way to make sure that your business can track its budget. Every transaction that occurs will affect how your business allocates its finances. The use of a spreadsheet allows you to see all of your transactions in one place. There are a few things to consider, especially if you want to […]
5 Red Flags of Deceptive Financial Statements You Need to Know
In a recent case investigated by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), the senior executives of a publicly traded company were charged with fraud related to the financial statements of the company. The RCMP stated that the accused created an elaborate scheme of paper trails that exaggerated the financial position and the performance of the […]
6 IRS Tips About the Gig Economy Taxpayers Need to Know
The gig economy, also called sharing or access economy, is activity where taxpayers earn income providing on-demand work, services or goods. Often, it’s through a digital platform like an app or website. While there are many types of sharing economy businesses, ride-sharing and home rentals are two of the most popular. Here are some things […]
Pandemic: When is it Time for a Small Business to File Bankruptcy?
It is no secret that the pandemic currently gripping the globe has resulted in more than a few hardships for individuals, families, and businesses. It is often small businesses that get impacted the most. These entities simply do not have the capital required to withstand such a massive drop off in revenue so quickly. Payroll […]
What You Need to Know About Covid-19 Tax Relief
Over the last three months, COVID-19 has grown to affect almost every aspect of daily life. From shelter-in-place mandates to the millions of workers currently out of work, we’ve all felt the impact. As a small business ourselves, we understand that this is a time of financial crisis for so many similarly-sized businesses across the […]
