The IRS lowers under-withholdi penalty to 80% In March, taxpayers who under-withheld their federal tax in their paychecks got a reprieve from the IRS. The agency recognized that many taxpayers were confused about the amount they needed to withhold. Last…
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Gift Tax Basics 2019 | Who Owes Tax
Gift Tax Overview for Filing 2018 taxes Congrats, you got a large gift check last year. If you’re like many folks, you may wonder if you need to report that money or owe a gift tax. Givers May Owe a…
Posted in QuickBooks tips
Deduction Changes for 2018 Personal Taxes
Recent Tax Reform Alters Personal Deductions for 2018 The IRS made major changes to personal deductions for 2018 taxes. The new regulations eliminate or reduce several popular deductions. As an offset to these changes, the rules also increase standard deductions.…
Posted in General Tax Tips & News
2019 Business Tax Deadlines for VA, MD, and DC
January is a good time to record the due dates for important business taxes in the coming year. We list below important due dates for Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. If you need additional information, we also…
Improve the Profitability of Your Business in 2019
10 Tips for Improving Your Company’s Profitability If you want to improve the profitability of your business next year, you are not alone. Accounting Today recently surveyed 1,000 small business owners and leaders. The survey asked respondents to list their top…
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2018 Year-End Tax Strategies for Small Businesses
4 Year-End Tax Strategies for Small Businesses November is a great time to take stock of your company’s year-end tax situation. You still have time to make some adjustments to minimize taxes. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) included…
IRS Updates Rules for Taxes on Pass-Through Entities
New Rules for Taxes on Pass-Through Entities In a prior post, we discussed how the new tax law reduces taxes for pass-through entities (subchapter S corporations, LLCs, partnerships, and sole proprietors). Under the 2017 TCJA, some pass-through entities received a…
SEP Retirement Account Can Lower Business Owners Taxes
SEP: A Terrific Tool to Increase Retirement Savings and Minimize Taxes Self-employed business owners can reduce their taxes and greatly increase retirement savings with a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA. These plans are one of the best retirement plans available…
Home Office Tax Breaks Lost Under New Rules
New tax laws slash tax deductions for home offices The media gave lots of attention to how the Tax Cuts and Job Act (TCJA) changed corporate and personal tax rates. Few headlines focused on the significant changes TCJA made to…
Is your company ready for the new rule on leases?
Accounting Rules Changing for Business Leases The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has announced new rules for how companies must account for their corporate leases. Under Old Rules, FASB Treated Some Leases Differently Under FASB’s old standard, the rules only…