We’re nearing tax time and that means one thing – you must decide how you’ll complete your taxes. Will you go the DIY route or pay a CPA to do your taxes for you?
A common debate at tax time is TurboTax vs a CPA (Certified Public Accountant) – which is better and/or right for you? Check out this guide on the difference between the two and how to tell which option will suit you the most.
Whether you’re a consumer or a business owner, it’s important to understand the different methods by which taxes are applied. The sale price of a product or service may be inclusive of tax or exclusive of taxes – depending on at what point taxes are charged.
As a consumer, you’ll want to know if the sale price is a flat rate, or if you should consider the tax rate in addition to the advertised price.
A business, however, will need to know how their vendors charge tax and will need to determine when to charge tax as part of their pricing strategy.
Two things are certain in life, death and taxes. It can be difficult to keep track of the various taxes. At least with this particular tax, it should benefit your local community.
Per Capita Tax may sound like a complex tax, but it’s a fairly straightforward tax considering.
Did you get that infamous statement: Federal Tax due now?
When April 15th comes around, you can feel a tinge of anxiety in the air. That’s because there are tens of millions of people who will owe money to the IRS. Now, this is the funny thing about the Internal Revenue Service – they tend to be pretty persistent about wanting their money.
So, you really need to know what the term “Federal Tax Due” means. Knowing this term can keep you in the good graces of the IRS for at least the next 12 months.
If you registered your business as a corporation, the IRS automatically makes you a C-corp. This has many tax disadvantages, making it hard for small businesses to remain profitable. Fortunately, businesses can file IRS Form 2553 and choose to be an S corporation instead.
The largest benefit of filing as an S-corp is the tax savings. The shareholders bear the burden of the corporation’s net income, paying taxes at their personal tax rate rather than the corporate tax rate, which is 21% plus the personal tax rate of any earnings.