Taxes are a cost of doing business. Typically, the focus is on income taxes, but other business taxes deserve equal attention. Here are some issues … Read more about The Other Business Taxes: What You Need to Know
When State Taxes Don’t Follow Federal Rules
Many businesses focus on the impact that federal taxes have on their companies and their owners. But don’t overlook the impact of state taxes. In many … Read more about When State Taxes Don’t Follow Federal Rules
Recovery Strategies: Using Tax Credits to Hire and Retain Employees
“To win in the marketplace you must first win in the workplace.” Doug Conant, former President and CEO of the Campbell Soup CompanyYour staff is your … Read more about Recovery Strategies: Using Tax Credits to Hire and Retain Employees
Supplement to J. K. Lasser’s 1,001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2021
by Barbara Weltman The COVID-19 pandemic triggered numerous changes in tax law as reflected in the book. But tax law is not static and new … Read more about Supplement to J. K. Lasser’s 1,001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2021
Learn this Lesson: Deposit Employment Taxes or Else
A key responsibility of being an employer is handling payroll taxes. These are comprised of figuring income tax withholding from employees’ paychecks … Read more about Learn this Lesson: Deposit Employment Taxes or Else
5 Other Tax Actions Prompted by Filing Your Return
NOTE: The due dates have been updated since the original publishing date. The April 15 due date for individuals and corporations is now July 15, 2020. … Read more about 5 Other Tax Actions Prompted by Filing Your Return
Supplement to J. K. Lasser’s 1,001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2020
The tax law is not static. Since the publication of this book, Congress has enacted a massive spending measure—the Further Consolidated Appropriations … Read more about Supplement to J. K. Lasser’s 1,001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2020
5 Surprising Tax Rules Every Business Should Know
When you’re in business, you kind of assume that all of your expenses are fully deductible. But this assumption is wrong. The tax law imposes various … Read more about 5 Surprising Tax Rules Every Business Should Know
J.K. Lasser’s Guide to Self-Employment Second Edition
The number of self-employed individuals is growing substantially. FreshBooks’ Women in the Independent Workforce, 2nd annual report says that … Read more about J.K. Lasser’s Guide to Self-Employment Second Edition
Taxes: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow following the Spending Measure
The massive spending measure (December tax package), Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (H.R. 1865), which was signed into law on December … Read more about Taxes: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow following the Spending Measure
Get Ready for Federal, State, and Local Changes in 2020
To paraphrase Bob Dylan, the rules are a-changin’ and businesses should prepare for new government rules and regulations. Here are some things to look … Read more about Get Ready for Federal, State, and Local Changes in 2020
J.K. Lasser’s Small Business Taxes 2020
The 2020 Edition Book Review 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 … Read more about J.K. Lasser’s Small Business Taxes 2020
Spooky Tax Things to Frighten Anyone
Halloween is a time for children to enjoy haunted houses, ghosts, and goblins. This is fun. But there are some things left to adults that can be very … Read more about Spooky Tax Things to Frighten Anyone
Looking Ahead at Taxes for Self-Employed Individuals
Self-employed individuals Self-employed individuals are sole proprietors, independent contractors, partners, and members of limited liability … Read more about Looking Ahead at Taxes for Self-Employed Individuals
Roundup of IRS-Created Safe Harbors for Tax Savings
It’s no revelation to hear that the federal tax laws are very complicated. There are many reefs and rocky shoals. But the IRS has created a number of … Read more about Roundup of IRS-Created Safe Harbors for Tax Savings
