Taxes
Switch Your Structure, Transform Your Taxes
Are you forming a business? Thinking of switching your structure? There are pros and cons to each option, so understand which will help you meet your goals and pay less tax. The structure of a business can make a big difference come tax time. How can you best shape your enterprise for optimum tax efficiency?…
Read MoreHow to Avoid (or Survive) an Audit from the IRS
A tax audit can be the worst nightmare for many business owners. But there are proactive ways to prevent an audit and get through it if it does happen. A tax audit may sound daunting and expensive. Many business owners fear the IRS and potential penalties and fees incurred if they do something wrong. The…
Read MoreMaking the Most of C and S Corporations
Both types of corporations give certain tax benefits, including additional deductions. Learn how they differ and why using both may provide you the best of both worlds. When you’re running a business, you have a few options for creating a business structure, including a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, or LLC. Each of these options has…
Read MoreExamining the Delayed Tax Refunds of 2020
COVID-19 caused a delay in the tax return filing deadline, giving taxpayers extra time during this uncertain economic time. But the IRS still hadn’t processed millions of returns by October. The IRS responded to the COVID-19 pandemic by extending the deadline for tax filing in 2020. Many welcomed the grace period in a year that…
Read MoreTips for Deducting Travel Costs and Meal Expenses on Your Taxes
Business owners can run into considerable costs when traveling for work, but some of these expenses can provide deductions come tax time. Travel may have been curtailed during the pandemic, but it remains necessary for many self-employed individuals across the country. When you travel multiple times per year to meet with clients or negotiate contracts,…
Read MoreTax Planning for Locum Tenens Physicians
New to a locum tenens assignment? To optimize tax planning and maximize savings, here are important factors to consider. Being a locum tenens physician gives you a great deal of flexibility, providing new opportunities during a career and a chance to gain further professional experiences and perspectives. You can potentially work in locations you wouldn’t…
Read MorePaying Tax on Insurance Premiums and Benefits
Being aware of your tax situation and where you can avoid paying it could bring considerable savings to both individuals and businesses. Insurance is a necessity because it protects you from uncertainty. Without this safety net in place, you could end up with out-of-pocket expenses that take you a lifetime to repay. With apologies to…
Read MoreWhy Keeping Accurate Tax Records Is Vital for Business Owners & Professionals
Spending a little time creating tax records and holding onto documentation could save you a lot of hassle in the future. Business owners and individuals must, of course, retain relevant tax information to file accurately. But you’ll also want to hold onto all of your documentation in case the IRS wants to see it later. …
Read MoreCOVID-19 Tax Deductions That You May Qualify For
The COVID-19 pandemic has activated provisions in the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) that could make you eligible for tax benefits for certain relief payments. Learn more about IRC Section 139 and other applicable tax credits. Section 139 of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) outlines rules and guidelines for disaster-relief payments. As COVID-19 continues to impact…
Read MoreHow Physicians Can Protect Themselves Against Tax Fraud
Tax fraud is rampant, and doctors are a targeted group. Here are steps physicians can take to lower the risks Tax fraud is an ongoing battle for both U.S. citizens and the IRS. Victims often unknowingly share too much personal information that leads to the filing of fraudulent returns—or they provide false data on their…
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