Hiring Minor Children This Summer? Reap Tax and Nontax Benefits
If you’re a business owner and you hire your children this summer, you can obtain tax breaks and other nontax benefits. The kids can gain on-the-job experience, spend time with [...]
Taxpayers Should Check Withholding
Info irs.gov Taxpayers should review their federal withholding each year to make sure they're not having too little or too much tax withheld. Employees, retirees and self-employed individuals can use [...]
Many Parents Will Receive Advance Tax Credit Payments Beginning July 15
Eligible parents will soon begin receiving payments from the federal government. The IRS announced that the 2021 advance child tax credit (CTC) payments, which were created in the American Rescue [...]
As the Economy Warms Up, Will You Be Ready?
Preparing for a surge in demand for your business's products and services doesn't mean you have to go out on a financial limb. But some contingency planning may be in order. [...]
The Importance of an EMail Disclaimer
Email is ubiquitous in the American workplace and along with its growth comes the risk of lawsuits that can cost your company a bundle. In most cases an employer is held [...]
Be Sure to Report Income From Tips on Your Tax Return
Information provided by IRS.gov Income received from any source, including tips, is taxable. Use the following guidelines to help report tip income. All tips that taxpayers receive are income and [...]
Still Have Questions After You File Your Tax Return?
Even after your 2020 tax return has been successfully filed with the IRS, you may still have some questions about the return. Here are brief answers to three questions that [...]
Eligible Parents Will Begin Receiving Advance Child Tax Credits July 15
The 2021 advance child tax credit (CTC) payments, which were established under a recent law, will begin being made on July 15, 2021, the IRS announced. The tax agency also [...]
Vacation Home Usage Has Tax Implications
Do you own a vacation home that's classified as a rental property for tax purposes? Rental property owners may be tempted to use their rental properties for their personal "staycations" or [...]
Working in the Gig Economy Results in Tax Obligations
Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the number of people engaged in the “gig” or sharing economy had been growing, according to several reports. And reductions in working hours during the [...]
Providing Education Assistance to Employees? Follow These Rules
Many businesses provide education fringe benefits so their employees can improve their skills and gain additional knowledge. An employee can receive, on a tax-free basis, up to $5,250 each year [...]
How Virtual Currency Transactions Affect Your Tax Situation
The IRS wants to know about any virtual currency transactions. However, many taxpayers are surprised to learn that Bitcoin and other forms of virtual currency are considered "property" for tax purposes, [...]
Why It’s Important to Meet Tax Return Filing and Payment Deadlines
The May 17 deadline for filing your 2020 individual tax return is coming up soon. It’s important to file and pay your tax return on time to avoid penalties imposed [...]
Know Your OSHA Obligations if COVID-19 Strikes Your Business
Not all employers are bound by the recordkeeping and reporting requirements established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Generally, an employer must have more than 10 employees to be [...]
Unemployed Last Year? Buying Health Insurance This Year? You May Benefit From Favorable New Changes
In recent months, there have been a number of tax changes that may affect your individual tax bill. Many of these changes were enacted to help mitigate the financial damage [...]