Changes in tax laws occur every year, affecting businesses of all types. These changes affect the planning and preparation of taxes for businesses ranging from sole proprietorships to large corporations. Here is a quick look at the changes which take effect during the 2017 filing season. Tax … Read More
Now is the time to start preparing your 2017 taxes. For individuals taxes must be filed by Tuesday, April 17, 2018. Your income taxes are affected by a number of factors, including such things as the sale of your primary home. The more complicated your taxes become, the more important it is to … Read More
Congress is enacting the biggest tax reform law in thirty years. The 2017 Tax Reform is one that will make fundamental changes in the way you, your family and your business calculate your federal income tax bill, and the amount of federal tax you will pay. Since most of the changes will go into … Read More
According to an article in Forbes magazine, less than 10 percent of home-based business owners use the home of office deduction. The Internal Revenue Service has made it easier to claim the deduction by establishing a simplified option that reduces the number of calculations you must make. To make … Read More
If you operate a business that is formed as a partnership or S-corp, March 15 the deadline for filing your business returns is around the corner. For individuals, the tax deadline falls on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. As you start to reconcile accounts and gather your papers, we have a few suggestions … Read More
Starting a small business is an enormous task, and as you move forward, there are many important decisions to make. Are you operating under the calendar or fiscal year? As a small business owner, you might have the opportunity to choose the fiscal or calendar tax year that your organization operates … Read More
Small businesses often are forced to do so much more with far less resources. The question is often posed: "How important are my small business accounting records?" Records require time for filing, organizing and space. Time and space are the two things small business owners have in short supply. … Read More