As your business grows over time you will probably want to expand and hire people for different roles. Luckily, there are many options available for companies who need to find talented workers. As an employer, there are two main types of workers: employees and independent contractors. What’s the difference you ask? For a new [...]
In a previous post, we discussed who gets a 1099, and now you need to know how to fill out a 1099. Documents like this can be intimidating at first glance, but when you break them down it is quite simple. Here is our guide, box by box, of how to fill out a [...]
1099's have proven to be a point of confusion for many clients, so we’ve compiled a list of all the people you need to send a 1099 as a point of reference. Feel free to use this blog as a reference as your prepare to send these out in just a few short months. [...]
Tax checkups are necessary. Just like a beloved vehicle, you need to periodically inspect your tax system to make sure it is operating properly. Knowing that there has been a significant tax reform this year, it is especially important that you are conducting tax checkups. Why is it important? One aspect of your taxes [...]
If you received an envelope from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that does not contain a refund check, your heart rate likely increased. Before you fret, remember that most of the issues in these letters can be dealt with simply and painlessly. There are a number of reasons the IRS might send you a [...]
The mixing of personal and business finances is especially common in the beginning stages of business. It is something that you should work to separate as soon as possible. Mixing personal and business finances is dangerous. This makes it hard to see what your cash flow in the business is, [...]
The world has become more and more digital, which has made cryptocurrencies all of the rage. Cryptocurrencies are generally utilized for transactions by techies and have a comparable value in real currency or replace real currency. These virtual currencies can be purchased with or exchanged into U.S. dollars, euros, and other real or virtual [...]
The new tax law has changed many things about our lives, and medical deductions is one of them. The new law’s final version kept the itemized deduction for medical expenses, and it lowered the adjusted gross income (AGI) limitation from 10% to 7.5% for 2017 and 2018. Here is where it gets a little [...]
“Don’t fear failure, fear being in the exact same place next year as you are today” (Unknown) This is a quote that really encapsulates everything we want to remember throughout the entire year. We are a firm that focuses on growth in ourselves, and especially in our clients. We know from experience that it isn’t [...]
As you’ve probably heard by now, both the House and the Senate have passed their versions of a tax reform bill set to take effect for 2018. This does indicate that it is very likely that there will be some sort of tax reform coming. And the question everyone has is – how does this [...]