If you made home improvements to one or more of the following items this year, you may be eligible to take a tax credit up to $500 for each one-half kilowatt of capacity of the property. Biomass stoves Heating, ventilation, air conditioning Insulation Roofs (metal and asphalt) Water heaters (non-solar) Windows, doors, and skylights The energy tax [...]
More and more people are starting their own businesses and working out of their own home. With online business growing everyday, it's easy for people to stay home and work from their computer. Here are some important deductions to keep in mind when filing your taxes: Home office deduction The home office deduction makes many [...]
Hey everyone! I know it's been a while since I posted last, but I wanted to check in and remind you that payroll reports are due at the end of the month! For those of you new in business, what are the requirements for payroll reporting? The IRS requires you to file payroll reports, typically [...]
April 15th is less than a week away, which has lots of procrastinators considering extensions. Here are some common misconceptions about income tax extensions: 1. The IRS doesn't like it when people file for tax extensions, and they'll probably deny me if I don't have a really good reason. Nope. The IRS automatically gives a 5- or 6-month [...]
Hi there! Just a quick note to let you know that all new tax clients get a discount of $25 off their tax return. I'm still accepting new clients and would love sit and chat with you about the best tax options for your situation. If you're a new client I like to meet with [...]
People often ask me how they should keep track of business income and expenses. I would first suggest Quickbooks as a means of bookkeeping, but probably the most important thing you can do when starting a business is getting a separate bank account. A common mistake business owners make is running business expenses and income [...]
Over 366,000 people have been targeted by fake IRS agents, costing taxpayers $15.5 million. The IRS has a list called the "Dirty Dozen", which is a list of top scammers that prey on the taxpayers of America. What these people will do is call you on the phone, pretend to be an IRS agent, and [...]
March 16th is coming up, which means...corporate taxes are due! Of course, if you can't get them done yet you can get 6-month extension filed to give you more time, contact me if you need some help with that. With tax due dates coming, people often rush to gather their information and easily forget certain [...]
I'm so excited to launch my new website! Thanks for stopping by. Here's what you can expect from this website in the future: Updates in tax law Local and national accounting news Helpful tips and hints for your own taxes and business Budgeting tips Reminders of due dates You can also find me on facebook [...]
