Sara Gelsheimer — June 9, 2020 stevepb / Pixabay When events such as COVID-19 occur, investors often feel at the mercy of wildly fluctuating portfolios. Investing in the market involves risk — your portfolio will go down. And according to the math of percentages, the more significant your losses, the more returns you’ll need to … Continue reading Tax Reduction Strategies to Help Your Portfolio During a Crisis
Steven Imke — April 6, 2020 As a small business mentor, I often discuss how money flows through a business, and the effects it has on income taxes. Inevitably, the discussion descends into the use of various federal tax forms and schedules. Of course, not all tax forms are required by every business, and many … Continue reading You Need to Know Your Small Business Tax Forms
Choncé Maddox — March 30, 2020 Tax season can be pretty daunting for small business owners and freelancers. If you pay quarterly taxes, you may realize that you need to be more on top of your tax documents and track your business finances efficiently. Now that the federal deadline for filing and paying 2019 taxes … Continue reading 5 Tips to Help You Stay on Top of Your Taxes
Robert Gloer — February 17, 2020 As we ease into the next tax year, it’s the right time to assess what’s new for businesses: Minimum wages: They went up in 13 states. You’ll need to refigure the withholding and deductions on affected employees. W-4 forms: They’re new for 2020, reflecting the removal of allowances for … Continue reading Taxes in 2020 — Small Business Checklist
Jeffrey McNeal — February 10, 2020 While we are already in the second year following the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, there are a couple and changes to be aware of when filing taxes this year. A comprehensive list of these updates can be found on the IRS website, however, below is a list of … Continue reading 7 Things to Know for Tax Year 2019
Matt Jarzynski — January 16, 2020 In the first major redesign over 30 years, the IRS is kicking off the decade by rolling out a new Form W-4. The updated document reflects changes that were made to the federal tax code following the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act last year. To help employers and employees … Continue reading Breaking Down the New Form W-4 & How to Ensure Compliance in 2020
Riley Adams — September 19, 2019 — September 19, 2019 stevepb / Pixabay Tax reform is little more than a memory and yet the effects will last for years to come. Now, taxpayers must understand the changes and plan their financial lives, whether personal or professional, accordingly. Businesses will follow suit as well. Many benefited … Continue reading What Tax Reform Changed About Accelerated Depreciation Rules
Donna Parent — September 18, 2019 — September 18, 2019 stevepb / Pixabay If you are one of the millions of taxpayers who have filed for a tax extension in 2019, the October 15th deadline is just around the corner. Fraudsters may have attempted to steal your identity and tax information throughout the year … Continue reading Filed for a Tax Extension? You’re Still at Risk of Fraud
Marc Andre — September 5, 2019 Follow @vital_dollar — September 5, 2019 stevepb / Pixabay Earning a steady income is a necessity if you have plans to support yourself and often requires trading your time for money. However, not all income comes in the form of paycheck. Rather, some income comes from investments you’ve made … Continue reading Knowing the Tax Differences Between Active and Passive Income
Brian Wallace — July 23, 2019 Follow @nowsourcing — July 23, 2019 In less than two years, the United States could face another recession. How do you plan to stay up when the economy is down? Only 27,000 jobs were created in May 2019, and the unemployment rates are expected to increase over the next … Continue reading How a Tax Preparation Business Could Save You From the Next Recession [Infographic]
