For every business owner, managing taxes is one of the most important parts of running a successful operation. Overpaying taxes can eat into profits, while smart planning can significantly improve your bottom line. The good news? With the right strategies, you can reduce your business tax liability legally and effectively. This guide breaks down the […]
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Unpaid Payroll Taxes: A Common Small Business Mistake
Managing a small business involves juggling many responsibilities, and payroll taxes often get overlooked. Unfortunately, failing to handle payroll taxes properly is a common mistake that can lead to significant financial and legal issues. What Are Payroll Taxes? Payroll taxes include federal income tax withholding, Social Security and Medicare taxes (FICA), unemployment taxes, and state […]
What are Tax Credits?
Taxes are an integral part of running a business, and they often represent a substantial portion of your expenses. However, there’s good news for businesses looking to reduce their tax burden and stimulate growth – business tax credits. These credits provide financial incentives for companies to invest in various activities, from research and development to […]
Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Under the Corporate Transparency Act
What is Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting? Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting is a federal requirement by the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). BOI reports include information about all the company’s beneficial owners. Who is considered a Beneficial Owner? A beneficial owner is any individual who, directly or indirectly, exercises substantial control over a reporting company or […]
Worker Classification: Pay Attention
It isn’t easy deciding whether a worker should be treated as an employee or an independent contractor. But the IRS looks at the distinction closely. Tax Obligations For an employee, a business generally must withhold income and FICA (Social Security and Medicare) taxes from the employee’s pay and remit those taxes to the government. Additionally, […]
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 […]