Posts Tagged ‘Taxes’
5 Steps to a Successful R&D Claim
It is undoubtedly the case that research and development (R&D) tax relief is something that many businesses overlook. A huge range of companies won’t even consider the possibility that they might be eligible for R&D tax credits because of a misunderstanding about what is meant by the term R&D. “Despite being launched all the way…
Read More5 Ways to Optimize Tax Paying for Your Business
Taxes can be a challenge for any business owner. Of course, all the procedures related to taxes have become more comfortable as we can use fillable W2 and other forms, but this is still stressful. There are many ways to save on taxes. Here we will share five ways to reduce your taxable income. Financing…
Read MoreKnow These Tax Implications of Settlements & Judgments
Your client just settled—or better yet, won a judgment. What are the tax consequences? Admittedly, the tax impact of resolving a dispute is often little more than an afterthought. But a client’s net after-tax recovery can vary drastically depending on the applicable tax rules. An attorney armed with an understanding of the relevant tax issues…
Read MoreTaxes: Why Do I Owe A Penalty And What Can I Do About It?
I sent a payment to the IRS. Why did I get a bill? If you mailed a payment to the IRS on or before July 15, it may still be unopened in the backlog of mail the IRS is processing due to COVID-19. The IRS will process your payment with the date the IRS received it.…
Read MoreImportant: 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…
Read More6 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…
Read MoreWhat 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…
Read More9 Top Tax-Saving Strategies for Your Business
As a business owner, you know first-hand that taxes can take a big chunk out of your pocket. No matter how small your business is or how large you grow, you’ll always be on the hook for some kind of taxes. However, the tax code is such that there is always room for strategic tax…
Read MoreDon’t Miss Out on These 6 Tax Deductions for Solopreneurs
The bad news about being a solopreneur is you don’t have an accounting or bookkeeping department to track your expenses, income, and other financial details. You have to do it all yourself, even if you hire an accountant to do your tax prep at the end of the year. The good news is solopreneurship puts you in…
Read MoreIs Your Car a Small Business Tax Deduction?
There’s a lot to keep track of when you’re starting your small business. Sometimes half the battle is keeping track of your expenses so that you can write off business costs on your taxes. But have you ever considered that every mile you put on your car driving to and from client lunches, purchasing supplies, and dropping…
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