As a small business owner, you’re juggling countless tasks to keep your business running smoothly, but managing your finances shouldn’t be one of them. Hiring a skilled bookkeeper not only frees up your time to focus on growing your business but also ensures your financial records are accurate and up-to-date. A good bookkeeper can help… Continue Reading
Standard Deduction1Deduction Single: $12,950 Joint returns & surviving spouses: $25,900 Married filing separately: $12,950 Head of household: $19,400 The standard deduction increases by $1,400 for a married taxpayer aged 65 or older or blind ($2,800 if both 65 and blind); by $1,750 for a single taxpayer aged 65 or older or blind ($3,400 if both… Continue Reading
The publications listed below are located on the IRS Web site and require Adobe Acrobat Reader to view. Visit the Adobe Web Site to install the latest version of Acrobat Reader. Click a publication to view it online. Tax Glossary Tax Glossary Schedule K-1(Form 1065) Schedule K-1 (Form 1065) Schedule K-1(Form 1120) … Continue Reading
Storing tax records: How long is long enough? Federal law requires you to maintain copies of your tax returns and supporting documents for three years. This is called the “three-year law” and leads many people to believe they’re safe provided they retain their documents for this period of time. However, if the IRS believes you… Continue Reading
Every day the massive computer center at the IRS is getting more sophisticated, it’s just a matter of time before they catch up with you. This is not a situation to take lightly, failing to file your tax returns is a criminal offense. If you do not file, you can be prosecuted and punished with… Continue Reading
