If you're self-employed and use your car for business, you can deduct certain business-related car expenses. There are two options for claiming deductions: Actual Expenses. To use the actual expense method, you need to figure out the [...]
An IRS CP2000 notice is mailed to a taxpayer when income reported from third-party sources such as an employer, bank, or mortgage company does not match the income reported on the tax return. It is not a [...]
June 10 Employees who work for tips - If you received $20 or more in tips during May, report them to your employer. You can use Form 4070. June 17 Individuals - If you are a U.S. [...]
Are you a student with a summer job or the parent of a student with a summer job? Here are seven things you should know about the income earned by students during the summer months. All new [...]
Small business owners are reminded that tax reform legislation lowered the backup withholding tax rate to 24 percent. In addition, the withholding rate that usually applies to bonuses and other supplemental wages was also lowered to 22 [...]
The key to avoiding headaches at tax time is keeping track of your receipts and other records throughout the year. Whether you use an excel spreadsheet, an app, an online system or keep your receipts organized in [...]
If you've decided to start a business, one of the most important decisions you'll need to make is choosing a legal entity. It's a decision that impacts many things--from the amount of taxes you pay to how [...]
If you've ever used--or provided services for-- Uber, Lyft, Airbnb, Etsy, Rover, or TaskRabbit. then you're a member of the sharing economy and it could affect your taxes. The good news is that if you've only used [...]
If you discover a mistake on your tax return after you've already filed, don't panic. In most cases, all you have to do is file an amended tax return. Here's what you need to know. Taxpayers should [...]
A reminder that September 16 is the last day to timely file 2018 partnership and S corporation tax returns that were extended from the March 15 deadline. Please send us your tax information ASAP. [...]

