Spring isn’t just for closets. It’s for your business finances too. And just like you wouldn’t leave last year’s mismatched socks sitting in your drawer, you shouldn’t let old subscriptions, bloated expenses, or outdated processes keep piling up in your books. Because here’s the truth: Small financial leaks turn into big problems over time. But the good news?…
Choosing the right business entity is a critical decision for entrepreneurs and business owners. The type of entity you select can have significant implications for liability, taxation, and the overall management of your business. In this article, we will explore the pros and cons of various business entities, including sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited partnerships, limited…
When selling a property, one of the options available to sellers is the installment sale. This method allows the seller to receive payments over time rather than a lump sum at the time of sale. This approach can be beneficial for both the seller and the buyer, offering flexibility and potential tax advantages. However, it…
In a significant shift impacting the tax landscape, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is projected to lay off approximately 6,700 employees right in the middle of tax season. As of the announcement, the IRS had expanded its workforce to roughly 100,000 employees after hiring initiatives initiated by the Biden administration, which aimed to enhance enforcement,…
Running a small business is a round-the-clock hustle. You juggle employees, invoices, marketing, and a million other tasks that always demand your attention. The last thing you want is to overlook a perfectly legal tax deduction that could save you thousands—or worse, get stuck paying more than your fair share. Ready for a quick win?…
The “Where’s My Refund” tool is accessible via the IRS website and the IRS2Go mobile app. It provides personalized refund information based on the processing of your tax return. To use the tool, you need to provide your Social Security number, filing status, and the exact whole dollar amount of your expected refund. This information…
The landscape of digital transactions has undergone a significant transformation over the past few decades, prompting the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to introduce and adapt tax reporting mechanisms to keep pace with the evolving nature of online payments and e-commerce. One such adaptation is the Form 1099-K, “Payment Card and Third Party Network Transactions,” a…
On Thursday January 23, 2025, the Supreme Court issued a stay on a nationwide injunction that had previously halted the enforcement of beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements for businesses. The BOI requirements are part of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), P.L. 116-283. FinCEN has estimated that 32 million small businesses would be required to…
You, like most taxpayers, probably dread the task of pulling together your records to prepare for your tax preparation appointment, but the effort usually pays off in the extra tax you might save! When you arrive at your appointment fully prepared, you’ll have more time to: Consider every possible legal deduction; Evaluate which income reporting…
As business owners barrel toward the quarter-century mark of the 21st century, so, too, do the tools we use to manage our finances. Recently, Intuit announced significant changes to its QuickBooks Desktop offerings, signaling a shift toward more innovative, cloud-based solutions. According to the brand, “After May 31, 2025, your QuickBooks Desktop 2022 software will…
