Starting a small business in the 21st century is common as the appeal for a more individual lifestyle rises. There are several mistakes new business owners can make, here are a few of them and how to avoid them. 1. Having Poor Cash Flow. Uneven, unstable, or nonexistent cash flow is the #1 killer of a [...]
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 [...]
“There’s no shortage of remarkable ideas–what’s missing is the will to execute them.” Seth Godin had a good point when he said this. However, even if you have the ideas and the will, that does not necessarily tell you how to execute them! Fortunately, we have a list of the 10 tools you need to run your business [...]
If you hire a domestic worker to provide services in or around your home, you probably have a tax liability that you don’t know about – or one that you do know about but are ignoring. Either situation can come back to bite you. When the worker is your employee, your liability includes both [...]
When starting a business, there's no doubt it can be pretty intimidating at first. Between trying to manage every aspect of the workplace, as well as setting goals for your company, sometimes it's difficult to get the basics down. For example, if you were to look at your list of what needs to be done, [...]
The IRS, in an effort to combat rampant tax filing fraud, has introduced what they hope will be two new fraud-prevention measures for the upcoming filing season. The first will purposely delay until February 15 the issuance of refunds for tax returns where there is an earned income tax credit (EITC) and/or a refundable child [...]
Business owner, if you've ever wondered why you're paying so much in taxes, one reason may be that you're not investing enough in your company, or if you are investing, you're not claiming all allowable deductions. Other possible reasons include not paying as you go, your business is not established as the correct entity [...]
