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Unpaid Payroll Taxes: A Common Small Business Mistake

March 11, 2025 by admin

Managing a small business involves juggling many responsibilities, and payroll taxes often get overlooked. Unfortunately, failing to handle payroll taxes properly is a common mistake that can lead to significant financial and legal issues. What Are Payroll Taxes? Payroll taxes include federal income tax withholding, Social Security and Medicare taxes (FICA), unemployment taxes, and state […]

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The Benefits of Hiring a Professional Tax Advisor

February 17, 2025 by admin

Navigating the complexities of tax laws can be challenging for business owners and individuals alike. While it may be tempting to handle tax matters independently, hiring a professional tax advisor can offer significant advantages. Here’s a closer look at the benefits of working with tax professionals and when it’s essential to seek their expertise. Advantages […]

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What are Tax Credits?

April 23, 2024 by admin

Taxes are an integral part of running a business, and they often represent a substantial portion of your expenses. However, there’s good news for businesses looking to reduce their tax burden and stimulate growth – business tax credits. These credits provide financial incentives for companies to invest in various activities, from research and development to […]

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Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Under the Corporate Transparency Act

February 15, 2024 by admin

What is Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting? Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting is a federal requirement by the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). BOI reports include information about all the company’s beneficial owners. Who is considered a Beneficial Owner? A beneficial owner is any individual who, directly or indirectly, exercises substantial control over a reporting company or […]

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Tax Tips for Businesses

December 15, 2023 by admin

As a business owner, you should familiarize yourself with your federal, state, and local tax requirements. Understanding what your obligations are will assist you in filing returns and paying taxes accurately and on time. Whatever taxes you are required to pay, you have to be very aware that there are deadlines for remitting them and […]

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Hiring An Independent Contractor? Your Tax Obligations

April 13, 2022 by admin

First time hiring an independent contractor? Here’s what you need to know about taxes. Two months ago in this column, we explained the differences between employees and independent contractors. The IRS has strict rules that you must follow when you make this distinction because there are very different tax rules for each type of worker. […]

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Starting a Side Gig in 2022? Your New Tax Obligations

March 15, 2022 by admin

It’s not just self-employed individuals who must pay estimated taxes. Here’s what you need to know. W-2 income tax withholding isn’t perfect. You’ve probably had years when you owed more than you expected to on April 15. Or you were pleasantly surprised to receive a sizable refund. The idea, of course, is to try to […]

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Small Business Taxes: Who Pays What?

January 18, 2022 by admin

There are various federal taxes that may apply to your small business. The type and form of business you operate determines what taxes you must pay and how you pay them. At the federal level, several different taxes may apply. Excise Taxes The IRS defines an excise tax as a tax imposed on the sale […]

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Payroll Taxes: Who’s Responsible?

September 20, 2021 by admin

Any business with employees must withhold money from its employees’ paychecks for income and employment taxes, including Social Security and Medicare taxes (known as Federal Insurance Contributions Act taxes, or FICA), and forward that money to the government. A business that knowingly or unknowingly fails to remit these withheld taxes in a timely manner will […]

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7 Small Business Tax Credits You Should Know About for 2021

August 18, 2021 by admin

Small businesses benefit from various tax credits that reduce the amount of tax they pay to the government. Here, we discuss tax credits, why they exist and provide a list of the top tax credits that small business owners should know. Small Business Tax Credits A small business tax credit is an amount of money […]

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