S corporations (S-corps) are corporations and limited liability companies (LLCs) that have elected to pass through their income, deductions, and credits to be taxed on the owner’s tax return. S-corp tax rates are the same as the personal income tax rates because the owners pay S corporation taxes on their share of the company’s income….
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5 Best Small Business Tax Software 2020
Small business owners can prepare their own tax returns for a fraction of the cost of tax professionals. We identify the best small business tax software based on pricing, features, and ease of use. Most business owners require more than one return. We compare the cost across tax programs based on the price of preparing…
IRS Form 8832 Instructions & FAQs
IRS Form 8832 is filed by limited liability companies (LLCs) to be taxed as C corporations (C-corps). LLCs also file Form 8832 to revert to being taxed as a sole proprietor or partnership if C corporation status was previously elected. An LLC that doesn’t file Form 8832 is taxed as a sole proprietor or partnership….
IRS Form 720 Instructions: How to Complete in 8 Steps
IRS Form 720 is used to report and pay your federal excise tax liability for certain products that are manufactured, produced, or imported like fuel as well as services like airline travel. It is not used for alcohol, tobacco, and firearms, which use Form 5000.24. We will discuss IRS Form 720 instructions. The completion of…
16 Tax Write Offs for Self-employed Professionals 2019
Running a business can be expensive, especially when taxes decrease your bottom line. Luckily, there are numerous tax write offs that self-employed professionals can claim to save thousands of dollars. Use IRS Form 1040 to deduct home office, insurance, travel, internet, phone, and other qualifying expenses that you incur operating your business. Here is a…
6 Best Tax Software for Tax Preparers 2019
We compared over a dozen tax software programs and narrowed it down to six. Tax software is the core of a tax preparer’s business, and the best tax software for tax preparers includes preparing individual and business returns. Plus, tax preparers can work efficiently with accounting software integrations and collaborate using a secure client portal….
Independent Contractor Taxes: How Much to Pay & When to File
Independent contractor taxes include federal income tax, self-employment tax, state and municipal taxes. Independent contractors who are sole proprietors report taxes on Form 1040 and Schedule C. Taxes are due on April 15 or October 15, if filed on extension. Independent contractors are required to make estimated tax payments or with the tax return. This…
TaxAct vs TurboTax: Price, Features, & What’s Best in 2019
TaxAct and TurboTax are tax preparation software products that are good options for people to prepare their own tax returns. TurboTax has more features and provides the option for review by a licensed tax professional. TaxAct is less expensive and provides a good set of features for most people who prepare returns. When to Use…
How to Get a PTIN in 4 Steps [+Free Checklist]
Tax professionals must have a Preparer Tax Identification Number, or PTIN, if they are paid to prepare tax returns. Because PTINs expire every December 31st, tax preparers need to renew their PTIN before tax season starts. Preparers can get or renew a PTIN online in about 15 minutes or by mail in about six weeks….
Excise Taxes: A Guide for Small Businesses
The federal government imposes excise taxes on a variety of products and services that are manufactured in or imported into the United States. Business collect excise taxes and pay these excise taxes over the the government. Excise taxes apply to alcoholic beverages, tobacco, firearms, airfares, telephone service, and many other products and services. Alcohol and…
IRS Annual Filing Season Program 2019
The Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) is a voluntary credential for tax professionals offered by the IRS. The AFSP is right for tax preparers who are not already enrolled agents, certified public accountants, or attorneys. IRS issues a Record of Completion to tax preparers completing 18 hours of tax education and meeting other requirements. What…
Section 179 Calculator: Calculate Your Tax Savings
Section 179 is a type of tax deduction that lets you deduct up to $1 million in equipment and other fixed assets as a business expense on your tax return. This provides significant tax savings compared to depreciating the assets over several years. Our Section 179 calculator helps you determine how much you can deduct…