As a small business owner, tax time can be stressful. That’s why ensuring you’re garnering every benefit possible is essential. Many small businesses overlook some huge benefits when it comes to tax credits. This article reveals five of the most overlooked tax credits for small businesses. Read on to determine if any of these apply […]
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Take Advantage of 7 Small Business Deductions
Small businesses can take advantage of dozens of tax deductions to reduce what they owe the IRS at tax time. In this article, we share seven top deductions that you may not know about but should. 1. Property rent If you rent a location for conducting business, you can deduct your rent payments as a […]
Payroll Taxes: Who’s Responsible?
Any business with employees must withhold money from its employees’ paychecks for income and employment taxes, including Social Security and Medicare taxes (known as Federal Insurance Contributions Act taxes, or FICA), and forward that money to the government. A business that knowingly or unknowingly fails to remit these withheld taxes in a timely manner will […]
4 Tips on How Small Businesses Can Reduce Taxes
As a small business owner, tax liability is the money you owe the government when your business generates income. With changing laws and gray areas regarding deductions, exemptions, and credits, it’s no wonder small business owners rank taxes at the top of the list of the most stress-inducing aspect of business ownership. To reduce that […]
Starting a Side Gig in 2022? Your New Tax Obligations
It’s not just self-employed individuals who must pay estimated taxes. Here’s what you need to know. W-2 income tax withholding isn’t perfect. You’ve probably had years when you owed more than you expected to on April 15. Or you were pleasantly surprised to receive a sizable refund. The idea, of course, is to try to […]
Small Business Taxes: Who Pays What?
There are various federal taxes that may apply to your small business. The type and form of business you operate determines what taxes you must pay and how you pay them. At the federal level, several different taxes may apply. Excise Taxes The IRS defines an excise tax as a tax imposed on the sale […]