1. Who should receive a Form 1099?

    The following is a guide of who should receive a Form 1099, however this is only a guide and additional information may be required to make a determination on who should receive a Form 1099.- Any fees in excess of $600 paid to attorneys (including corporations)- Payments of $600 or more made in the …Read More

  2. 7 Tax Strategies for Businesses

    It's that time of year again where you need to start implementing your tax planning strategies before the year is up. With all the new regulations and an unknown election, tax planning definitely has it's challenges to say the least. Depending on Senate, the tax structure as you know it now might ch…Read More

  3. Part 4: Need to Know: Recordkeeping

    Record keeping is so important in any business---especially true when you are starting out. Getting in the habit early on in your business will help create good practice that you can carry throughout the years! Why should I keep records? There are so many reasons to keep good records! They help you …Read More

  4. Part 3 Need to Know: Business Formation

    When forming a new business you need to get an EIN number, also know as the Employer Identification Number. An EIN is a unique nine-digit number assigned by the IRS to business entities operating in the United States for the purposes of identification. You will need to form your business before appl…Read More

  5. Part 2 Need to Know: Selecting a Business Structure

    Forming a new business is such a fun adventure! It can be hard determining which kind of structure to select. We have broken down the most popular options to help you better understand what is available. As always, we are here to help answer any questions you may have! Why does it matter what your b…Read More

  6. Part 1 Need to know: Is it a business or a hobby?

    Is it a business or a hobby? There are many people who have skill sets that can become a source of income. This can be anything from glass blowing to wood working, baking cakes to catering and everything in between. No matter your passion, we have some tips for you on hobbies and paying taxes. You m…Read More

  7. How can you reduce or remove tax penalties?

    Tax penalty---something no business owner wants to hear. We know that paying taxes isn't at the top of everyone's favorite things list, but paying an unexpected IRS penalty can be the WORST--and can cost hundreds if not thousands of dollars. Did you know there are legal ways to get out of paying IRS…Read More

  8. Is it necessary to amend a tax return?

    Is it necessary to amend a tax return? We get this question a lot. Many people realize they messed up their federal tax return after they have already submitted it. It can make you panic and become a little scared that someone is going to come and report you to the "tax police". Don't panic! We've g…Read More

  9. 5 Tax Return Red Flags that can Lead to an Audit

    Getting audited by the IRS can feel extremely stressful and overwhelming. The IRS is meticulous when reviewing questionable tax returns. We want our clients to be honest and informed when reporting to the IRS. We know sometimes audits are unavoidable and we are here to help if that ever happens. In …Read More