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. […]
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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 […]
File or Extend: A Complete List of 2020 Tax Deadlines
Understanding your tax requirements as a small business owner or individual is tricky and challenging at the best of times. There are so many moving pieces and requirements – all due on different days – that it can be hard to keep it all straight! However, there are few things more important for the long-term […]
IRS Rules on Deducting Business Expenses
Business expenses are the cost of carrying on a trade or business. These expenses are usually deductible if the business operates to make a profit. What Can I Deduct? To be deductible, a business expense must be both ordinary and necessary. An ordinary expense is one that is common and accepted in your trade or […]
How the New 2020 IRS W-4 Form Affects Small Business Employers and Employees
Outside of fun festivities—and the fact that it’s the beginning of an entirely new decade—most people are excited for 2020. A new year means new beginnings, new goals and, in the case of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), new tax paperwork. If you haven’t heard, the IRS has given Form W-4 a major facelift. After two […]
Why Small Businesses Should Pay Attention to Quarterly Tax Payments
There are a lot of awesome things that go along with owning a business. For example, personal fulfillment, passion—and, of course, making money. But what goes hand in hand with making money? Paying taxes. Filing business taxes can be complex, daunting, and nerve wracking. After all, everyone makes mistakes. So if you own a small […]
IRS Highlights Credits and Deductions for Small Businesses
During Small Business Week, the Internal Revenue Service reminds small business owners and self-employed individuals to take deductions and credits that will help their bottom line. This year, National Small Business Week is May 5-11. For more than 50 years, the week has recognized the important contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. Reviewing […]
Businesses Should Review Depreciation Deductions Rules
Businesses should know the tax rules for deducting depreciation on certain property. This deduction can benefit eligible business taxpayers. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act made changes to the rules around depreciation that will affect many businesses. First off, businesses should remember they can generally depreciate tangible property, except land. Tangible property includes: Buildings Machinery […]
Why Did I Receive a Payroll Tax Notice?
Letters from the IRS are never fun. What makes it worse is not knowing why you got one in the first place. When it comes to payroll tax payments and potential fees, you want to get to the heart of the issue ASAP. But first, take a deep breath… It’s likely that you missed a simple […]
What the New Tax Law Could Mean for Your Earnings
Signed into law last December (2017), the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act made wholesale changes to the tax code. While you may be aware of many of these changes, you may not realize the full impact the law will have on your paycheck stub if you are employed, or on your income if you […]
