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 2023 edition … Read more about J.K. Lasser’s Small Business Taxes 2023: A Book Review
Tax Credit Refunds—What to Know
Tax credits are a dollar-for-dollar reduction of taxes owed. Some credits offset income taxes; others offset employment taxes. Some credits are part … Read more about Tax Credit Refunds—What to Know
Withholding 2.0: More to Consider
In the old days, employers had to withhold money from employees’ paychecks primarily for two purposes: income tax withholding and FICA. Income tax … Read more about Withholding 2.0: More to Consider
Start Your Year-End Planning Now—Part 2
Year-end tax planning is always challenging due to uncertainties. Will your projected profit (or loss) for 2022 wind up as such? What will 2023 bring? … Read more about Start Your Year-End Planning Now—Part 2
Start Your Year-End Planning Now—Part 1
It’s never too early to think ahead, so now—the beginning of the fourth quarter of 2022—is a great time to begin year-end planning. The goal of this … Read more about Start Your Year-End Planning Now—Part 1
Writing Off Casualty or Disaster Losses for Your Business
September is National Preparedness Month and the theme this year from Ready.gov is prepare for disasters to create a lasting legacy for you and your … Read more about Writing Off Casualty or Disaster Losses for Your Business
Reward and Punishment on Your Tax Return for Being a Pass-Through Owner
If your business is a sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company, or S corporation—all pass-through entities—you report your share of … Read more about Reward and Punishment on Your Tax Return for Being a Pass-Through Owner
Multiple Businesses: Thorny Tax Traps
Today, many go-getters aren’t satisfied running one business. They pursue multiple ventures at the same time. There may be various reasons for this, … Read more about Multiple Businesses: Thorny Tax Traps
Thresholds Are Confusing for Information Reporting
Saying that tax rules are confusing is an understatement. Sometimes they’re almost impossible to understand. When it comes to requirements for … Read more about Thresholds Are Confusing for Information Reporting
5 Reasons to Become a C Corporation
Almost all small businesses in the U.S. are pass-through entities—sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability companies, and S corporations. … Read more about 5 Reasons to Become a C Corporation
What Does “Income” Mean for Tax Rules?
The word “income” is a generic term for the accretion to wealth. The word “income” connotes wages and earnings from self-employment. But for tax … Read more about What Does “Income” Mean for Tax Rules?
What To Do If You Fall Behind in Tax Deposits
If you are an employer, you are required to deposit your employment taxes on a regular schedule that’s dependent on the usual amount of the deposit. … Read more about What To Do If You Fall Behind in Tax Deposits
Additional Taxes on Small Business Owners
There’s been much discussion about “taxing the rich” and making them “pay their fair share.” What may get lost in the discussion are the special taxes … Read more about Additional Taxes on Small Business Owners
Writing Off the Cost of Business Driving
Gas prices at the pump have nearly doubled in one year, causing severe strain on business budgets. This is especially so for businesses that are based … Read more about Writing Off the Cost of Business Driving
A Tax Portrait of Business Owners
With National Small Business Week recently passed, it’s a good time to look at how business owners appear on their personal tax returns. The IRS’s … Read more about A Tax Portrait of Business Owners
