Tax filing fraud could reach an all-time high this year, as a result of last year’s Equifax data breach. Millions of names, addresses and Social Security numbers may be compromised, and an identity thief armed with your personal information can file a tax return in your name, and collect a refund. But even if your identity wasn’t stolen, you could … Read More
Flower Mound Business Advice: Freelancer Tax Tips
Now that tax season is in full swing, many workers will no doubt be scrambling to get their returns done. That also includes the self-employed. While filing taxes as a salaried employee often means copying down a number from a W-2 and calling it a day, there’s often a whole set of complication tacked on to the process for self-employed individuals. … Read More
Flower Mound Business Coach: Invest Tax Savings Into Your Business
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was signed into law on Dec. 22, 2017. It’s being put into action starting with the 2018 tax year. On the business side of things, the tax bill lowers the corporate tax rate from 35 to 21 percent. This is the lowest rate since 1939. For pass-through businesses — which many small businesses are — the … Read More
DFW Business Advisor: Who Should Prepare Your Taxes This Year?
Any new year means more than new diets, gym memberships and other fresh beginnings. It also signals another tax-filing season is knocking. The Internal Revenue Service will begin accepting 2017 tax returns on Jan. 29. The filing deadline this year is April 17 (rather than the typical April 15 due date). And don’t worry about all those tax law changes you’ve been … Read More
Texas Tax Advice: Tips To Save Tax Money
A major tax bill has been passed. In the years ahead many Americans will be paying more than before, while many others will pay less. People in both camps will still want to minimize any sums they pay, so here are some tax tips to help many taxpayers lower their bills.Note that many of these actions can be taken throughout … Read More
Small Construction Business Accounting Tips
Most construction businesses will use two different tax-accounting methods: one for their long-term contracts and one generally for everything else. A long-term contract is any contract that is still going on in the same year it’s started. Cash method of accounting One method that some construction contractors can use for both generally and specifically for their long-term contracts is the … Read More
Flower Mound Business Consultants Help With Cash Flow Management
According to a U.S. Bank study, 82% of businesses fail because of cash flow problems. However, is there a way to avoid catastrophe altogether? While the occasional “surprise” or economic challenge may be unavoidable, small businesses can manage their cash flow with smart practices. Below are five tactics that can help small business stay ahead of cash flow problems. Flower … Read More
Tax Preparation Tricks or Scams To Avoid This Year
For the last three years or so, the IRS has given a name to the most common and dirty schemes to cheat either taxpayers or the nation’s treasury. They are called the “The Dirty Dozen.” This year, half the dozen are scams by third parties that attempt to rip off taxpayers. The other half are taxpayer attempts to rip off … Read More
Tax Errors You Can Avoid This Year
Taxes are hard and stressful enough to do without making avoidable errors. Before clients file, they should double check to make sure they don’t make the following tax errors. We often hand out this checklist to clients to avoid mistakes in advance. Not signing the return (if you file paper copies) Number transposition and spelling errors Unchecked or unanswered questions … Read More
Flower Mound CPA Advice: Is an Extension Right for You?
If you can’t pay your taxes by this year’s April 18th deadline, you can always request a 60- to 120-day extension to pay. Don’t forget about asking your local certified public accountant and tax preparation specialist about the benefits. You may still be charged penalties and interest but at a lower rate. The IRS also offers installment agreements that allow … Read More