The April 15, 2015 deadline for 2015 First Quarter estimated tax payments is approaching. Estimated tax is the method used to pay tax on income that is not subject to withholding. This includes income from self-employment, interest, dividends, alimony, rent, gains
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Tax Tips – Employee Business Expenses
Five Tips You Should Know about Employee Business Expenses If you paid for work-related expenses out of your own pocket, you may be able to deduct those costs. In most cases, you claim allowable expenses on Schedule A, Itemized Deductions. Here
Home Office Deduction
Top Six Tips about the Home Office Deduction If you use your home for business, you may be able to deduct expenses for the business use of your home. If you qualify you can claim the deduction whether you rent
6 Tax Filing Mistakes Small Business Owners Make
Filing small business taxes is an important process for every business, although it’s enjoyable to very few. In fact, some flat-out dread it. The problem is that some business owners think of taxes only in the weeks leading up to the
Filing an Extension for Business Taxes
March 15th is the deadline to file taxes for Corporations and S-Corporations and April 15th is the deadline for Partnerships, LLCs, and Sole Proprietorships. If you don’t think you can get your business taxes done by the deadline, you will
4th Quarter 2014 Estimated Taxes Due
If you are self-employed or have other fourth-quarter income that requires you to pay quarterly estimated taxes, make sure your 4th quarter 2014 estimated tax payment is postmarked by January 15, 2015. What are the filing dates for federal quarterly estimated
IRS Webinar – Help for Charities
Register for the IRS webinar: Help for charities Thursday, Dec. 18 at 2 p.m. ET, 11 a.m. PT You’ll learn: Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purposes Key activities including o Private Benefit or Inurement activities o Lobbying or legislative activities o Filing requirements o Unrelated business
2015 Standard Mileage Rates
The optional standard mileage rates for employees, self-employed individuals, or other taxpayers are used in computing the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical, or moving expense purposes. Beginning on Jan. 1, 2015, the standard mileage rates
Free Web Tools for Businesses
As a business owner, when running your own business, it’s important to use every resource at your disposal especially free ones. These tools will help your business with its online presence. The 10 free Web Tools below should make your
Apply for 2015 Health Coverage
The Healthcare.gov Marketplace open enrollment for 2015 starts November 15, 2014. Get ready to apply for affordable care act (ACA) insurance now: Check your state for plans and prices Apply and Enroll for health coverage – Starts Nov. 15, 2014