Keeping your tax documents organized is a challenge, but it can not only make the tax filing season go smoothly, it can also reduce your company’s tax liability. Here are some tips to keep your business on track:
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Estimated Tax Payment Reminder
Your quarterly estimated tax payment is due soon. First Quarter 2017 taxes due by April 18, 2017. 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,
What Deduction Should You Take – Itemized or Standard?
Itemize or Choose the Standard Deduction Most taxpayers claim the standard deduction when they file their federal tax return. However, some filers may be able to lower their tax bill by itemizing. Find out which way saves the most money
How to Report Gambling Income and Losses on Your Tax Return
Six Tips on Gambling Income and Losses Whether you roll the dice, play cards or bet on the ponies, all your winnings are taxable. The IRS offers these six tax tips for the casual gambler.
Filing an Amended Tax Return
IRS Summertime Tax Tip 2016-02 You may discover you made a mistake on your tax return. You can file an amended return if you need to fix an error. You can also amend your tax return to claim a tax
2015 Retirement Plan Contribution Limits
The Internal Revenue Service announced cost‑of‑living adjustments affecting dollar limitations for pension plans and other retirement-related items for tax year 2015. Many of the pension plan limitations will change for 2015 because the increase in the cost-of-living index met the
Avoid Surprises at Tax-Time
Even though only a few months remain in 2014, you still have time to act so you aren’t surprised at tax-time next year. You should take steps now to avoid owing more taxes or getting a larger refund than you
Individual Shared Responsibility Payment
Beginning in 2014, the individual shared responsibility provision of the Affordable Care Act requires each individual to: Maintain a minimum level of health care coverage – known as minimum essential coverage, or Qualify for an exemption, or Make an individual shared responsibility payment when filing
Moved? Notify the Insurance Marketplace
Moving Can Affect Your Premium Tax Credit If you moved recently, you’ve probably notified the U.S. Postal Service, utility companies, financial institutions and employers of your new address. If you get health insurance coverage through a Health Insurance Marketplace, the
3rd Quarter 2014 Estimated Taxes Due
If you are self-employed or have other third-quarter income that requires you to pay quarterly estimated taxes, make sure your third quarter payment is postmarked by Sept. 16, 2014. What are the filing dates for federal quarterly estimated tax payments?