If you are in business for yourself—say, as a corporation or self-employed—payroll taxes and self-employment taxes are likely two of your biggest tax burdens. Here’s some possible good news: Congress decided to give you significant relief from these taxes due to the...
As you know, the COVID-19 pandemic has shut down much activity in the United States. The IRS decided to use its authority in a national emergency to postpone certain tax return filings and payments. This change affects every one of you, and the rules are tricky—after...
With the start of a new tax year, you’re probably looking for new tax savings opportunities. As you probably know, establishing a home office for your Schedule C or corporate business creates valuable tax deductions. But it’s not available only for your...
Changes included in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) force you and other small-business owners to reconsider whether a new venture should be conducted as a pass-through entity or as a C corporation. Pass-through entities include partnerships and multi-member LLCs that...
Talk to a business owner who has been in business for a while and he or she will tell you to make sure that you put a retirement plan in place. When you are starting out and have modest income, the Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees (SIMPLE) IRA can be the...
As has become usual practice, Congress passed some meaningful tax legislation as it recessed for the holidays. In one of the new meaningful laws, passed on December 19, you will find the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019 (SECURE Act)....
