Advance Child Tax Credits have ended but you could still be owed more.
With no deal to extend the temporary advance tax credit payments into 2022, the Dec. 15 check appears to likely be the last. But there’s still money parents can claim this tax season.
5 Ways Your Tax Preparer Can Help You Year-Round
Did you know that most tax-preparers offer more than just tax services? Yep, that guy that does your taxes also works in finance and can help your business year-round. Shameless plug aside, it's true. Tax filing season isn’t the only time you should be thinking about taxes, in fact, many tax-preparers double as accountants and can be helpful to you all year. Tax season has come to an end. Most are glad it's over, saying sayonara to their tax preparer, but it may be a good idea to keep them around. Many tax preparers work in crossover roles as an accountant, bookkeeper, or both. Having taxes prepared by a cousin who does the family’s taxes every year is great, but for business owners and high-income earners, it’s smart to work with someone year-round.
Cash Businesses - How To Protect Your Dollars from the IRS
Businesses should make every effort to protect their money from the IRS. Business owners are required to track and account for every dollar earned and spent on necessary expenses. While having a cash business can be beneficial, there are some things to consider when filing taxes. For businesses, cash transactions can save a considerable amount of money. By only accepting cash, one can avoid having to pay per transaction, and avoid things like fraud. While operating in cash does guarantee quick and easy payments, cash-only businesses have a 55% probability of being audited by the IRS, while multi-payment businesses only have a 5% probability of being audited.
Tax Deductions For Beauty Professionals
There is a common saying that you have to spend money to make money, and while that is true, some of that money can be earned back if the items purchased are tax-deductible. There are certain expenses deemed ordinary and necessary for one to practice business by the IRS. Most deductible expenses fall under the category of things needed to conduct business. This article will list applicable write-offs for beauticians, barbers, nail technicians, tattoo artists, and other beauty professionals
Tax Saving 101: Keeping It In The Family – How hiring your children can save you thousands in taxes.
Now is a better time than ever to hire your children. We know, they’re lazy, they barely work, they have smart mouths, but hire them. We’ve all heard of keeping wealth in the family. By hiring your children to do actual work for your company, their income may be a deductible expense for your business. There are some limits and stipulations, but yes you can pay your children to work for you, tax-free!
LLC vs. Sole Proprietorship
When owning a business, it is important to take the necessary precautions to protect yourself as well as your assets. Registering your business and making it a recognized entity with the state is one of the easiest methods of protection.
It can be overwhelming to determine which entity is best for you. Though there are many types of entities, the best two for small and new businesses are LLC and Sole Proprietorship. Both are inexpensive and relatively easy to obtain. Read the guide below as you decide which entity is best for your business structure.
Why No One Should Start A Sole Proprietorship.
Forming a sole proprietorship for your business is probably not the best idea. Registering with the state is the first official step for many up and coming business owners. While some businesses file right away, others wait until they’ve seen a certain amount of return, warranting the action.
Knowing what type of entity to file can be confusing, but we can almost guarantee a sole proprietorship is never the answer. For most businesses, a sole proprietorship carries more disadvantages than perks. With that in mind, MATS is here to explain why it’s rarely a good idea to file as a sole proprietorship.