Every year, Abacus CPAs serves people that are in retirement, and every year, some still have to pay taxes on their Social Security benefits. Not everyone pays taxes on Social Security, and the amount of tax you will be assessed on your benefits is dependent upon other income you received throughout the year. Only those that [...]
The Abacus App allows you to follow your tax return from start-to-finish while its with Abacus Professionals. You can upload documents, track tax project progress, get real-time updates and contact Abacus Team members. Download & Sign In To access your Abacus App, download the app using your camera to scan in the QR code below. You [...]
Abe, I am planning out my final contributions for 2022 with my IRA. How long do I have to submit that for the tax year 2022 and while you’re at it, what are the contribution limits? What a great time to be planning out those retirement contributions. You are setting yourself up for success! First things [...]
Hi Abe! I own a trucking business and taxes are the last thing I want to worry about each year. It is tough to find the time to get my documents together while ensuring I haven't missed anything, and on top of that, I've got my business to run. Is filing taxes really that important? What [...]
Hi Abe! I am wanting to maximize my tax savings and ensure I am taking full advantage of breaks for business owners and those in the transportation industry. Is there anything that I am missing? Great question. Whether you are a Lease or Owner Operator, it’s important to keep in mind that you are a [...]
Hey Abe! I am a lease/owner operator and I'm planning ahead for the 2022 tax season. I will receive a 1099-NEC, but I also have some W-2 income from a company job. How many different returns will I have to file? Great question, and I am glad to hear you are thinking ahead! Let’s start with [...]
Are you considering upgrading your truck? What about remodeling your home, or even buying a new home? These are big financial decisions that will often require a loan. As a self-employed individual, the process of obtaining a loan can involve more steps. Now that you’re self-employed, you do not have pay stubs or W-2s that [...]
I have termed my current contract company. What does this mean for my LLC? An LLC belongs to the owner(s) of the business, not the contract company. With this in mind, the business owner has a few options available when it comes to their LLC: Option 1: I have termed my current contract company and plan [...]
Receiving a letter from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) can be intimidating and can lead to many questions. The most common tax notices we receive from clients are regarding tax return information submitted on a return that does not match the IRS records, which is indicated on tax notice number CP2000. There are several reasons [...]
Who is required to file? Anyone who registers a heavy highway motor vehicle in their name with a taxable gross weight of 55,000 pounds or more are required to file a Form 2290 and pay the tax. When do I file? The filing season for Form 2290 filers is July 1, 2022 through June 30, [...]
