A frequent question is whether inheritances are taxable. This is a frequently misunderstood question related to taxation and can be complicated. When someone passes away, all of their assets will be subject to inheritance taxation, and whatever is left over after paying the inheritance tax passes to the decedent’s beneficiaries.
5 QuickBooks Online Reports You Should Run Regularly There are numerous QuickBooks Online reports that you should be consulting at regular intervals. But you need these five at least every week. QuickBooks Online’s Dashboard, the first screen you see when you log in, provides an effective overview of your company’s finances. It contains at-a-glance information […]
Most small business owners are an expert in their field, but not necessarily in the accounting aspects of building a business. And, with this comes a few common mistakes. Yet, even simple small business accounting mistakes can prove to be financially limiting and costly down the road. With the help of an accounting professional, it […]
Article Highlights: The general statute: 3 years Longer durations in some states Fraud, failure to file and other issues that extend the statute’s duration Keeping the actual return Ordering copies of previously filed returns This is a common question: How long must taxpayers keep copies of their tax returns and supporting documents?
Article Highlights: Written Leave Policy Variable Credit Qualifying Employee Qualifying Leave Time Limits General Business Credit The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that was passed last year included a new tax credit for employers that allows them to claim a credit based on wages paid to qualifying employees while they are on family and medical […]
With tax filing season out of the way, paying off those tax bills that weren’t paid by April 18th is the next major concern for people. While there are a few options for payment agreements if you can’t afford to write a check for the full amount immediately, there’s also the option of paying your […]
If you have been procrastinating about filing your 2017 tax return or have not filed other prior year returns, you should consider the consequences, including the penalties, interest, and aggressive enforcement actions. Plus, if you have a refund coming for a prior you may end up forfeiting it.
Article Highlights: Home Office Qualifications Actual-Expense Method Simplified Method Income Limitation Employee Deduction “Home office” is a type of tax deduction that applies to the business use of a home; the space itself may not actually be an office. This category also includes using part of a home for storing inventory (e.g., for a […]
Article Highlights: What is unclaimed property? How can you find unclaimed property? What are your chances of finding unclaimed property in your name? Unclaimed property refers to accounts in financial institutions and companies that have had no activity generated or contact with the owner for a period of one year or longer (depending upon state […]
Article Highlights: Confirm the Letter Was Not Sent in Error Examine the Contents Avoid Procrastination, Which Leads to Bigger Problems Send Any Payments Consider Change-of-Address Complications Be Aware of ID Theft If you have received an IRS envelope from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in your mailbox that does not contain a refund check, it […]