Tax and Accounting
Sell or Trade a Business Vehicle?
From time to time business owners will replace vehicles used in their business. When replacing a business vehicle, the tax ramifications are different when selling the old vehicle and when trading it in for a…
2016 Tax Guide Part 2: Personal & Business Tax Deductions
Taxes can take a toll on everyone. If you’re an individual or small business owner, you’ve probably paid Uncle Sam a good chunk of change. There is a silver lining, though. Personal and business tax…
3 Things You Need to Remember About Profits
Are you a small business owner? Are you looking to start your own business? The politicians can misunderstand profits, and so can the general public, but you’d better not. Profits are good, not bad; but…
2016 Tax Guide Part 1: Personal & Business Tax Returns
Whether you’re an individual with a full-time W-2 job, a freelancer who earns 1099 income through independent contractor work, or a small business owner, you’re likely on the hook for filing at least one federal…
Small and Home Businesses Commonly Overlook These Deductions
Most small business owners are so busy managing their everyday businesses, that when tax season rolls around they just want to get the dreaded task out of the way as soon as possible. However, by…
The Ultimate Guide to IRS Tax Audits & How to Avoid an Audit
Most people cringe when they hear the word audit. Going through the ropes and ultimately resolving an audit is no fun and could be costly, so it’s important to determine a plan of action to avoid…
A CPA’s Real Job
CPAs think their important job is to complete and file clients’ taxes during tax season. If you’re a CPA or bookkeeper, the most important job is to help your clients build profitability, cash flow and…
2016 Tax Law Changes You Need to Know About
After the giant ball drops in Times Square to signify a new year, the IRS is notorious for making some adjustments to the federal tax code. Some years have brought significant change, while other years…
1099 Filing Date Just Around the Corner
If you operate a business and engage the services of an individual (independent contractor) other than one who meets the definition of an employee and you pay him or her $600 or more for the…
4 Warning Signs That Your Small Business Needs an Accountant
Sooner or later, your business will need to take that all-important step from financial self-management to bringing in some expert help. Many business owners choose to do their own accounts for as long as possible,…