When you work for someone else, you only have to think about employment taxes about once a year when tax season rolls around. However, those who are self-employed have the responsibility of keeping up with their income on their own and reporting estimated taxes. The IRS defines “self-employed” as someone who makes $400 or more […]
Tax Preparation
6 Steps to Take This Fall to Reduce Your Tax Bill in 2017
The weather is gradually cooling down, and the leaves are starting to change color if you’re a northerner. Football action has kicked off. Can you finally feel fall in the air? While we’re still a few months out from the calendar turning to 2017, tax season will be here before you can say “IRS.” With […]
5 Things to Do Now That Tax Season is Over
The 2016 tax season has finally come to a conclusion. While you may be done with your federal income tax duties for this year, there are several items you should add to your to-do list so that you can take advantage of this time before next year’s tax season arrives. 1. File your tax return(s) […]
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 income tax return each year. In addition to these IRS tax forms, you may be required to file state and […]
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 being audited in the first place. What is a Tax Audit? A tax audit takes place when the Internal Revenue […]
Mark Your Calendar: New Deadlines for IRS Business Taxes
We all know April 15 has been the traditional American Tax Day for generations. Some business taxes have also commonly been due by this day. However, Congress recently announced that the IRS will change several key tax deadlines for small business owners who’ve been used to using the same tax calendars each year. These tax […]
8 Tax Scams to be on the Lookout for in 2015
There seem to be more and more tax scams that rear their ugly heads each year. The IRS does its best to combat these issues that can result in billions of dollars being stolen from innocent taxpayers.
5 Reasons to Be an Early Bird Tax Filer in 2015
Being early has numerous benefits when it comes to a variety of activities. The same can be said when it’s time to prepare and file your taxes with the IRS.
7 Things You Should Do to Prepare for Tax Season
The 2015 IRS tax-filing season is right around the corner. It officially kicks off on Tuesday, Jan. 20 when the IRS will begin accepting both paper and electronic returns.
5 End-of-Year Tax Tips to Cut Your Taxes Before 2015
With Thanksgiving and the holiday season upon us, it’s easy to get caught up in buying turkeys and finding stocking stuffers for the grandkids. However, it’s also a great time to start thinking about reducing your taxes and planning for April 15th.
