If you own a small business, then you can write off certain business expenses. However, not every expense qualifies as an eligible deduction. Before you try to write off an expense, you should make sure that it is valid. This can help you prevent future issues. Uses As a business owner, you can use taxcontinue reading…
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What is the IRS dispute resolution process for businesses?
If you want to dispute your tax bill as a small or medium-sized business, start with the IRS Independent Office of Appeals. This agency strives to make an impartial decision about your tax issues. Review the process of filing an appeal for business taxes with the IRS. When to request an appeal If you receive a lettercontinue reading…
Your Self-employed Tax Obligations
Self-employment affords you many freedoms that you could not enjoy while working for someone else. You have the ability to create your own work schedule, and you do not have to answer to an unreasonable employer who neither understands nor appreciates you. However, the freedom of self-employment does not relieve you from your obligation tocontinue reading…
Last-minute strategies to reduce your 2019 taxes
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was passed two years ago, and tax attorneys and accountants have spent that time looking for new tax breaks and other strategies for reducing your tax liability. Basically, reducing your tax liability involves maximizing your potential deductions and tax credits while reducing the amount of your income that iscontinue reading…
Inflation-based tax changes for FY 2020 announced
The IRS has announced inflation adjustments in dozens of areas, some prompted by the Taxpayer First Act of 2019. Taxpayers should use the new amounts when planning for their 2020 taxes. For example, starting in 2020, the penalty for failing to file a return goes up to $330. The change with perhaps the most impactcontinue reading…
