A question that comes up frequently is “what’s a small business?" The SBA defines a small business as one with up to 500 employees (even more for some … Read more about Labeled a Small Business? That’s Great!
J.K. Lasser’s Small Business Taxes 2024: Author’s Overview
For more than 25 years, I’m proud to say my tax book for small businesses has been the go-to guide for owners and their tax advisers. The 2024 edition … Read more about J.K. Lasser’s Small Business Taxes 2024: Author’s Overview
Recession-Proof Your Business: What to Know About Taxes if Struggling in 2023
Many small businesses are thriving despite high inflation, labor shortages, and other challenges. Unfortunately, some businesses are struggling. … Read more about Recession-Proof Your Business: What to Know About Taxes if Struggling in 2023
Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Rules that Boost Certain Tax Write-Offs
The Inflation Reduction Act introduced or expanded various tax rules—deductions and credits—related to green energy. Basic write-offs can be … Read more about Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Rules that Boost Certain Tax Write-Offs
What’s an IRS Business Tax Account and Should You Get One?
The IRS launched a new tool called a Business Tax Account that some business owners can use to give employees in their company access to the business … Read more about What’s an IRS Business Tax Account and Should You Get One?
Employee Retention Credit Now: Where You Stand and What to Do
The employee retention credit (ERC), a credit created during COVID-19, ended on September 30, 2021 (December 31, 2021, for startups), but it’s still … Read more about Employee Retention Credit Now: Where You Stand and What to Do
Ways to Simplify Tax Recordkeeping
To claim deductions and credits for the business expenses you incur, you must have certain records, including the amount of your outlays. Without good … Read more about Ways to Simplify Tax Recordkeeping
25 Years Since the IRS Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998
It’s impossible these days to listen to or read the media or view social media posts without finding out something about the IRS. In 1998, Congress … Read more about 25 Years Since the IRS Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998
Added Tax Costs for Successful Business Owners
Does it pay to be highly successful? From a personal and professional viewpoint, sure. You get satisfaction from helping your clients and customers … Read more about Added Tax Costs for Successful Business Owners
3 Sales Tax Traps to Avoid
During the summer months, many states offer sales tax holidays for consumers buying back-to-school items. It’s a good time to learn about your sales … Read more about 3 Sales Tax Traps to Avoid
Employment Taxes: 4 Problems with Solutions
If your business has employees—including yourself—there are employment tax obligations imposed on the company (the “employer”) by the federal … Read more about Employment Taxes: 4 Problems with Solutions
Mid-Year Tax Planning for Your Business
Can you believe that half of 2023 is over? The first half of the year has been a rocky one economically speaking. There were several interest rate … Read more about Mid-Year Tax Planning for Your Business
Sole Proprietorships Statistics: A Mixed Bag
Numbers can paint a picture and recently released IRS statistics on sole proprietorships certainly do so. These stats are derived from Schedule C of … Read more about Sole Proprietorships Statistics: A Mixed Bag
Additional Medicare Taxes on Business Owners
Business owners pay Medicare taxes on their salaries while those who are self-employed pay Medicare tax on their net earnings from self-employment. … Read more about Additional Medicare Taxes on Business Owners
Tax Credit Transfers: What, How, When?
For many years, states have allowed taxpayers to transfer certain tax credits, effectively selling a tax break for cash. Now, federal tax law offers a … Read more about Tax Credit Transfers: What, How, When?
