It could be many weeks, or even months, before taxpayers and payroll processors begin to fully understand how the new tax laws will affect matters, but the guidance due to be issued by the IRS this month, should give further insight.
Filing your taxes each year need not be a stressful experience if you prepare in advance and take the time to understand a little more about what can get you a credit or a deduction. Even if you’re using the services of a tax professional, it doesn’t hurt to understand as much as you can about the whole process, and the more information you can accurately present to your tax professional well in advance of the due date, so much the better.
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Tax planning is a term that we all hear frequently, but we do really know precisely what it means? Read on to find out the basics of tax planning and what you need to know as a tax payer:
As discussed in Part One, the majority of US citizens use the services of paid tax professionals to help them submit their tax returns each year, and with these simple tips, your tax preparation experience can be as pain-free as possible:
Once you have your tax information up together with all the necessary paperwork and documentation, you’re ready to start preparing your taxes. Some people choose to tackle this alone, while most seek professional help to ensure that they get the best from their money. So, who can you turn to when getting ready to prepare your taxes?
If you’re the owner of a small business, trying to get prepped for your taxes can be a baffling time and while it’s often advisable to hire the services of tax professionals to help you sort them out, it’s also a good idea to have at least a basic knowledge of your own. Knowing how to save money through tax deductions can be extremely helpful, and below are a few pointers to set you going in the right direction:
Most US individuals and businesses who benefit from having completed their tax returns in a timely and accurate manner, will admit to having used the services of a tax professional, and there is absolutely no shame in that.
Taxes are something that I’m certain only those involved in the tax profession enjoy dealing with, and even then, I’m sure that they get bored of the paperwork, endless figures and constantly changing tax laws! That said, no matter how boring or troublesome we find dealing with our taxes to be, we simply cannot ignore them, and if we do, we can end up having to pay costly fines. There are a few ways that you can minimize the stress involved at tax time though; even if you hand your paperwork over to a tax professional each year, there are still ways that you can simplify the process, and here’s how:
If you’re new to the world of small business, you may not know that you’re entitled to claim tax credits that can lower the amount of tax you pay to the government. As part of their annual tax filing procedure, many different sized businesses file for tax credits and tax deductions each year; continue reading to find out more:
For owners of businesses large and small, employing the services of a tax planner is often considered, and there are many good reasons for this. But first, let’s begin by looking at exactly what role a tax planner fulfils:
Employees need to be paid, no matter how busy you are as the owner of a company, and no matter how many employees you may have. And as no business can function without them, ensuring that employees are paid accurately for the work they’ve carried out for you, and in a timely manner, is absolutely imperative.
Many U.S. citizens use tax preparers at tax time, and competition can be fierce as tax professionals vie for your business. With around 150 million taxpayers seeking help with preparing and planning for their taxes, the business is a lucrative one and some preparers may try to tempt you with talk of low rates and gimmicky promotions, but then they may quickly add on fees for services which see their low rates suddenly skyrocketing.
Getting a tax refund is what every U.S. citizen hopes for when they complete their filing, waiting for it to come through can be a nail biting time, though. The IRS state that refunds should be received within 21 days if you’ve used the e-file service or direct deposit but will take a little longer if you’ve filed through the mail or have asked for a cheque to be sent to you.
Did you know that there is now a new, simplified tax form for those who are already 65 or older; or for those who may turn 65 this year? Known as the 1040SR, it’s provided for in section 41106 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, or BBA, a two-year budget agreement passed by Congress and signed by the President in February of last year.
For new business owners or anyone entering the corporate world for the first time, corporate income tax can seem like a minefield. Let’s look at it in a little more detail:
One of the simplest ways of preparing for your taxes is to utilise the services of a tax professional, and recent statistics put around 60% of US tax paying citizens reportedly using paid preparers to submit their tax returns. While it is perfectly acceptable to go it alone - especially if you have a good head for such things – using a paid professional is the best way of eliminating errors and being sure to submit all the relevant information at the right time.
Back at the beginning of November - as you’ll doubtless already know - the bill language was unveiled for the much discussed and long awaited, federal tax reform. One important provision highlighted in the bill, would lower the pass-through rate for business income to 25%, leaving the top individual tax rate at 39.6%,
Recent surveys have shown that more than half of the population use the services of a paid tax preparer when completing and submitting their tax returns, and for these people, it’s crucial to get started well before the tax return is due. Left too late, and you simply will not have a pleasant tax experience, and may even incur fines for untimely returns.
Filing your taxes as a small business owner can be a daunting experience, and it’s not always easy to know who, or where to turn to for help and guidance. Many believe that the information published by the IRS is the definitive source of guidance for tax filing, but this may not be the case.
Few see doctors as business people, and few doctors will admit to being businessmen, but the reality is that those who do operate their own practices, must find a balance between caring for their patients and running a service-based business. Even some of those doctors employed by hospitals or other medical facilities will be required to make important financial decisions.
For all companies, saving money on their taxes forms an essential part of their overall business strategy, but for small businesses, what they can save in taxes, could be the difference between success and failure.
When it comes to planning your taxes as a business owner, it always pays to form a game plan for the approaching new tax year to help lessen the impact come April, and here are a few tips for doing exactly that:
Whether you’re a small business owner or an individual looking to take better care of your finances, you may be curious to know the difference between a tax planner and a financial planner, and which of the two you might benefit from using the services of.
Changes to tax legislation mean that small businesses the world over are getting a break on their taxes, and the legislation is one of the most significant tax overhauls passed in decades. It’s responsible for providing pass-through businesses and corporate entities with lower tax rates.
As the deadline looms threateningly on the horizon, taxpayers up and down the country are in the middle of preparing their taxes. However, with the current pandemic showing no signs of retreating yet, and a huge percentage of the population either in isolation or preparing to go into quarantine, many are concerned about how they will get their taxes done in time, if at all.
The overall goal of planning your taxes is to arrange your financial affairs in such a way that your taxes are minimized. There are 3 basic ways in which to achieve this, with each method having some slight variations:
There are, of course, strict penalties in place for those who incorrectly file their tax return, whether it’s a business or personal one, but the IRS will not assess a penalty if it owes you or your business, a refund. You can even claim your refund late by filing an amended tax return within three years, but if you owe money to the IRS and fail to pay because of an inaccurate tax return, then they may go ahead and assess penalties and interest.
When you're a small business owner, you know that payroll is one of the most important things you have to handle. It's not just about paying your employees and ensuring they receive their wages; it's also about having accurate records for tax purposes. The last thing you want to do is pay an employee incorrectly or miss out on paying them altogether.
Whether you’re new to the world of taxes as a business owner or individual, an accountant is generally considered to be the best person to help you with your financial information, and they can be thought of as professional tax collectors.
Accounting strategies that can help reduce a tax burden are welcomed by all small business owners, and while the following tips are all viable, you’d be wise to discuss them in detail with your tax advisor, as naturally, each business has its own unique requirements:
There is a mindboggling array of tax deductions that small businesses may be entitled to and whittling down the ones that might apply to you and your business, can be tricky.
As discussed in part one of this piece, there is a vast and confusingly diverse array of tax deductions that small businesses may be entitled to, and discovering the ones that you might be able to take advantage of, can be extremely time consuming and confusing.
Have you just started your own business and are about to take on a set of employees, or perhaps you’re the owner of an established business but are struggling to keep on top of your payroll? Whichever applies to you, here is a short guide to choosing an online payroll service that will do everything you need it to:
Tax season is the one time of year that small business owners dread the most, but pushing thoughts of filing requirements and deadlines to one side, will only make matters worse. Tax planning, if kept up to date throughout the year rather than just during tax season, can help you sail through your returns instead of wading through them, and here are six top tips to help you plan your taxes:
Research has uncovered the widening gap between the amount of taxes that are taken from businesses in different countries, and the tax burden placed on business profits can be up to 3 times more in some countries. This serves only to highlight the disparities between ‘low tax’ emerging economies, and most ‘high tax’ developed nations.
Tax season is the one time of year that small business owners dread the most, but pushing thoughts of filing requirements and deadlines to one side, will only make matters worse. Tax planning, if kept up to date throughout the year rather than just during tax season, can help you sail through your returns instead of wading through them, and here are six top tips to help you plan your taxes
Reducing your tax liability as a small business owner, is doubtless a priority for you, and understandably so. Thankfully, there are a few tax strategies that you can discuss with your tax advisor to minimize your tax liability now, and for the coming year:
Attaining and retaining clients is naturally a huge responsibility for business owners both large and small and can detract from other equally important elements of running a business, such as finances. While as a small business owner, you may be busy building up a solid customer base and maximising your potential to make money, you must remember to stay on top of your taxes, and ideally, stay one step ahead of the tax man.
Even for businesses with only a handful employees, payroll is an essential function that must be kept on track at all times. However, payroll management is a huge task for smaller businesses, who without the right expertise and time, struggle to keep up to date with every crucial aspect of it.
There are several reasons why, as a business owner or an individual, you may be required to file more than one state tax return, and it’s important that you understand when it’s required, and how you should go about doing it.
If you’re a dental professional, then you doubtless pay out a lot in taxes every year, and you may be asking yourself if there are any legitimate ways to save on the cost of this. Fortunately, there are several strategies that you can adopt to save money on your taxes legally, and here are the top tax tips:
Taxes are a hassle no matter how you tackle them, but there are ways of simplifying the whole process by planning in advance to help minimize your stress levels when your taxes are due:
Research has shown that most dental practitioners overpay in taxes, and the reason behind this seems to stem from their lack of proactive tax planning. By not appreciating, understanding and acting upon the myriad nuances of the tax law, dentists the country over are missing out on potential tax saving opportunities and jeopardising their financial futures.
The best advice anyone can give you with respect to small business taxes, is to keep them in mind throughout the year, and not just at tax time. Don’t let your receipts, invoices and other financial paperwork be stacked up in a disorganized manner; keep track of them as they come in and file them accordingly, this will make life much easier for you and/or your tax professional when it does come to tax time.
There are many different tax planning strategies, of which a tax professional will happily guide you through, but the most basic tax planning strategies are designed to reduce the amount of your taxable income, and increase the amount that you are refunded. Tax refunds are based upon how much more tax you pay, than what you owe.
Did you know that dental practitioners are among the most overtaxed people in America, with research showing that around 95% are overpaying their taxes by 10 to 50%? They also rank highly among those who voluntarily pay more tax than they are required by law to pay, and this is usually because their tax professional is simply not doing their job properly.
Paying more than you ought to the IRS, is something every individual or business owner will try to avoid, and while everyone must pay their taxes, understanding some common tax exemptions and deductions, can help minimize the total and ensure that the end amount is accurate.
If you’re a first-time tax filer, in some ways life will be made easier as young adults are less likely to have complex financial circumstances that would result in hundreds of pages of tax documentation, but it can still be a stressful, time consuming period in life. So, here are a few commonly asked questions and tax filing tips for students and young adults who may be filing their taxes for the first time:
There are several tax tips that owners of small law firms can take advantage of to keep the holiday and tax season, as free from stress as possible, and here are just a few:
Planning taxes for physicians and medical practices can often be a little more complex than for other professions, and there are some areas which will require special attention:
Tax filing can be a confusing and complicated debacle at the best of times, but with the effects of the new 2019 Republican Tax Law beginning to reverberate around the country, things just may have gotten out of hand. With some tax breaks having been scrapped or capped, and others being introduced or expanded upon, it can be tough to stay on top of things. So, here is the first part of a brief guide that attempts to answer some of the most common tax queries:
Tax planning is a vital element of any business and involves delving into various tax options to see if it’s possible to eliminate or reduce, taxes owed by conducting business and personal transactions in a certain way.