Source: IRS.gov Issue Number: IRS Summertime Tax Tip 2010-16 Inside This Issue Thinking about making some energy saving improvements to your home this summer? Taking some energy saving steps now may lead to bigger tax savings next year. The Nonbusiness Energy Property Credit, a tax credit for making energy efficient improvements [...]
Source: IRS.gov Issue Number: IRS Summertime Tax Tip 2010-17 Inside This Issue Five Tax Tips for Recently Married Taxpayers Are you getting married this summer? If you recently got married or are planning a wedding, the last thing on your mind is taxes. However, there are some important steps you need [...]
The Florida Bar and Law Office Management Assistance Service (LOMAS) have released information about some of the reasons attorney’s become subject to license suspension and penalties due to issues with their trust accounts. More and more law firms including small individual practices and large partnerships are going to be subject [...]
Source: IRS Issue Number: IRS Summertime Tax Tip 2010-15 Inside This Issue Nine Tips for Taxpayers Who Owe Money to the IRS Did you end up owing taxes this year? The vast majority of Americans get a tax refund from the IRS each spring, but those who receive a bill may [...]
IRS Issue Number: IR-2010-089 Inside This Issue WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced that starting with next year’s tax filing season it will no longer provide tax preparers and associated financial institutions with the “debt indicator,” which is used to facilitate refund anticipation loans (RALs). “As we prepare for [...]
ONLINE PAYMENT AGREEMENT APPLICATION Source: IRS.gov Paying your taxes in full and on time avoids unnecessary penalties and interest. However, if you cannot pay your taxes in full, you may request a payment agreement. Individuals who owe $25,000 or less in combined tax, penalties, and interest can use the OPA [...]
Source: irs.gov There are typical actions that are taken when closing a business. You must file an annual return for the year you go out of business. If you have employees, you must file the final employment tax returns, in addition to making final federal tax deposits of these taxes. [...]
Source: irs.gov The checklist below provides the basic steps you should follow to start a business. This list should not be construed as all-inclusive. Other steps may be appropriate for your specific type of business. Information about specific industries can be found at the Industries/Professions Web page. Each state has [...]
Taxpayers face more disclosures and potential penalties. By KEVIN E. PACKMAN, ESQ. and MAURICIO D. RIVERO, ESQ. AUGUST 2010 Source: Journal of accountancy A key component of the federal government’s push for heightened tax compliance among U.S. taxpayers with foreign accounts and assets is the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act [...]
Restaurant clients with tipped employees have more complex payroll requirements than other clients. Years of experience in the food, beverage, and hospitality industry have given Paychex the opportunity to excel in offering unique services and reports for establishments with tipped employees. Important payroll items include: FICA Tip Credit Report - [...]
