Hey, Abe! Things have been pretty busy with my business, and it’s looking like I may not be able to file in time. Should I be worried? What do I need to do? You are not alone. It isn’t easy balancing the workload when you are self-employed. Fortunately, the IRS understands this as well and gives [...]
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, [...]
Growing your business and stewarding the environment both require good resource management. In both areas you need to grow your resources, reduce waste, and make wise investments. Drive for your bottom line Following best fuel efficiency practices will save you money on fuel and the lower speed will make your tires last longer. This will [...]
What You Need to Know About Dependents: Child Tax Credit If you have a qualifying dependent that qualifies for child tax credit on your 2021 income tax return, you will need to reconcile any advanced child tax credit payments you received. Starting in July of 2021 taxpayer with qualifying dependents were generally eligible to claim one-half [...]
It's a new year and a new you! You've likely set personal resolutions, but have you set resolutions for your business? Your Business New Year Resolution Our challenge to you is to set a resolution to pay your quarterly estimate payments. A resolution that you can easily accomplish on the federal estimated tax due dates of [...]
