Posts Tagged ‘IRS’
Supreme Court: Employers Must Pay FICA Tax on Severance Pay
For years, employers and employees alike have been on the hook for FICA taxes on severance payments made to those who have been laid off by a company involuntarily. After some cases in lower courts questioned this requirement, the Supreme Court recently reaffirmed the longstanding IRS tax requirements on severance pay.
Read More What to Do If You Can’t Pay Your Small Business’s Tax Bill
Tax season can be a very frightening time of the year for a small business owner. Technically, anyone who expects to owe more than $1,000 to the IRS in taxes is supposed to send in quarterly estimated tax payments, but for new startups especially it can be difficult to gather up the full amount due to pay.
Read More $1,500 Home Office Deduction Option: IRS Reminder
The IRS reminded people with home-based businesses that this year for the first time they can choose a new simplified option for claiming the deduction for business use of a home.
Read More Are You Ready for the Upcoming IRS Business Tax Deadline?
On March 17, 2014, there is a significant business tax deadline that you can’t afford to miss. The deadline has been bumped up two days this year since the traditionally scheduled date falls on a Saturday.
Read More What to Do When the Unanticipated Worst Happens at Your Business
As a business owner, you may think you are prepared for anything that comes your way. However, sometimes events can transpire that can leave you caught off guard, even with most careful preparations. Here are six scenarios you need to consider when planning for the worst.
Read More When is Tax Form 1099-MISC Due to Contractors?
Everyone needs a little help now and then. If these people are not your employees, they are contractors and need to be given a 1099-MISC.
Read More 8 Things to Do After You Incorporate a Business
If you’ve created a formal business structure for your business, then you know you’ve taken a big step toward protecting your personal assets and setting the foundation for your business. But you might be wondering what’s next.
Read More Small Business Payroll: Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Payroll Compliance is a challenge that many small businesses struggle with. Payroll done by business owners themselves mean that they need to have the know-how to comply with the Internal Revenue Service’s strict rules regarding accurate reporting & deposits.
Read More Is Your Small Business Victim to These Tax Myths?
If you ever aren’t sure on something a friend tells you about your taxes, always make sure to check the IRS site. If you can’t find the answer there, look to someone who is supposed to know tax laws before deducting anything on your taxes.
Read More 5 Things to Know About Payroll Taxes
“Making payroll”—that is, managing a small business so that paychecks are delivered on time even when the unexpected occurs—can be one of the hardest parts of a small business owner’s job. One thing certain to make that job even harder is a payroll tax mistake that can lead to IRS problems.
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