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Do you work with contractors or have employees receiving non-wage compensation? If so, you’ll likely need to file IRS Form 1096. This form serves as the cover sheet for other tax documents like form 1099. It provides the IRS with a summary and transmittal of U.S. paper filings. In this post, we’ll explain everything you need […]
Treating clients or employees to a nice meal or event can seem indulgent. But with the right documentation and eligibility criteria in place, many of these meals and entertainment expenses can qualify as legitimate tax write-offs. In this comprehensice guide, learn how to maximize your meal and entertainment expense tax deduction. In the complex world […]
Making mistakes on your small business taxes can lead to big problems down the road. From penalties and interest to audits and even lawsuits, a simple tax error can grow into a recurring nightmare for your bottom line. That’s why it’s critical for entrepreneurs and small business owners to understand the most common small business […]
Estimated tax payments can surprise you because the IRS isn’t only looking at what you owe in April. It also looks at when you paid. Federal income tax runs on a pay-as-you-go system, which means tax is usually supposed to be paid during the year as the income comes in. That’s where people get caught. […]
The IRS estimates the gross tax gap for tax year 2022 at $696 billion. That number sounds massive because it is, but it needs context. The tax gap includes taxes that were not paid on time because of nonfiling, underreported income, and underpayment. It does not mean every unpaid dollar came from criminal fraud. Still, […]
If you’re self-employed, Schedule SE can be the part of the return that catches you off guard. You may already expect income tax, especially if you earned money through freelance work, contracting, gig apps, or a small business. But self-employment tax is different. It covers Social Security and Medicare, and it can change the final […]