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IRS Explains the Differences Between Tips and Service Charges
Employers in restaurants, hotels, casinos, and other service industries must comply with the tax rules associated with tips. To assist them, the IRS...
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Tax-Smart Way to Hold Investment Real Estate
Real estate can be an attractive long-term investment. However, the legal entity you select to own property can have important tax implications....
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Federal Tax News for Individuals
529 Accounts are not Just for College It's still summer, but it won't be long until school bells will be ringing again. If you've set up Section 529...
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Closing a Business Involves a Number of Tax Responsibilities
While many facets of the economy have improved this year, the rising cost of living and other economic factors have caused many businesses to close...
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Seven Midyear Tax Planning Tips for Individuals
Summer is a good time to reflect on tax planning moves that could lower this year's tax bill. It appears there won't be any significant federal tax...
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Deducting Start-Up Costs for Federal Tax Purposes
There's been a significant increase in new business applications in recent years. Finance company NerdWallet estimates that 2.8 million new business...
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What Can Your Small Business Do Now to Lower Taxes for 2024?
Summer is a good time to take stock of how your small business is doing this year and consider options for reducing your 2024 federal income tax...
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Be Aware of the Tax Consequences of Selling Business Property
You should understand the tax implications if you’re selling property used in your trade or business. Many complex rules can potentially apply. To...
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Smart Tax Planning Pays Off
If you're financially successful or expect to become so, taxes are or will become one of your biggest expenses — and most people want to minimize...
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Six Things Restaurant Owners Should Look for in an Accounting Service Provider
Running a restaurant can be challenging, to say the least. Handling finances while managing day-to-day operations can be overwhelming. That’s why...
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Growing Your Business with a New Partner: Here Are Some Tax Considerations
There are several financial and legal implications when adding a new partner to a partnership. Here’s an example to illustrate: You and your partners...
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You May Need to Make Estimated Tax Payments
You may have to make estimated tax payments if you earn income that's not subject to withholding, such as income from self-employment, interest,...
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Should Married Couples File Jointly or Separately?
Once you're married, you have two options when it comes to filing your annual federal income tax return — married filing jointly or married filing...
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Eight Red Flags for IRS Audits
The number of people being audited by the IRS isn't that high. For many years, less than 1% of taxpayers undergo face-to-face audits (although...
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Responsibilities When Collecting W-4s
Employees don't always take the task of filling out their W-4 forms seriously. They may write "exempt" on the withholding portion of the form or even...
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Keys to Avoid Payroll Tax Trouble
What would happen if your company failed to pay the IRS payroll taxes when they were due? You could be on the hook for penalties and, if you're...
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Nine Tax Considerations if You're Starting a Business as a Sole Proprietor
When launching a small business, many entrepreneurs start out as sole proprietors. If you’re launching a venture as a sole proprietorship, you need...
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Do's and Don'ts for Business Expense Deductions
As tax season heats up, companies of all kinds and sizes will be on the hunt for ways to reduce their tax bills. One of the most common ways is...
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The Value of Using One Service Provider for Accounting, Payroll, and Taxes
Navigating the landscape of accounting and payroll decisions is an essential choice for small business owners. There are advantages to bringing these...
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Partnerships: Tax Considerations When Adding a New Partner
Are you considering inviting an employee or an outsider to participate in your existing partnership? Before making any commitments, it's important...
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Year-End Review of S Corp Compensation: Stay on the Right Side of the IRS
With the new year right around the corner, your shareholders might be thinking about year-end bonuses or distributions. Before doing so, it's...
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Avoid Costly Equipment Buying Blunders
Have you ever bought a new "state-of-the-art" piece of equipment only to discover that you paid dearly for some bells and whistles you didn't really...
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Seven Ways Supervisors Can Hit the Target on Communication
Successful supervisors know how and when to be assertive. They communicate their needs in a way that earns them respect and gets results.
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Answers to Common Payroll Questions
Understanding the payroll tax rules can be challenging when your company hires workers or the personal situations of existing employees change....
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Can You Require a Switch to Direct Deposit?
It may not be long before paper paychecks go the way of the five-and-dime store and the VCR. They may soon become obsolete as "direct deposit" into...
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5 Ideas to Help Small Business Owners Reduce Taxes for 2023
As year-end approaches, small business owners should review their tax situations to determine ways to lower federal income taxes for the current tax...
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Federal Tax News for Individuals
Tax season is long over, but tax scams are thriving. The IRS is warning taxpayers about emails and text messages that promise refunds and credits but...
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Update on New Retirement Account Catch-Up Contribution Rules
The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act brought numerous changes to the retirement and estate planning landscape in...
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Will Your Crypto Transactions Be Reported on a Form 1099?
Some taxpayers may be unaware of all the federal tax reporting requirements for cryptocurrency transactions — especially when it comes to issuing and...
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Protect Your Company Retirement Plan from an IRS Attack
When your company sponsors a qualified retirement plan, you must comply with complex rules established by the IRS and the Department of Labor. Ignore...
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Risk Management: 8 Ways to Reduce Business Insurance Costs
How much money is your business spending on insurance products? Insurance is often a major business expense, and it can be a lifesaver when the...