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July 3, 2019 | 0
Self Employment, Financial Freedom or IRS “Invitation” ?

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Are you a self-employed business owner? It’s great to set your own hours and choose your “job”. However, if a business owner isn’t careful, the ticket to financial freedom–the business–can be an “invitation” for an IRS inquiry . . . The IRS defines a business as a FOR PROFIT activity. Translation: Just because you call … Self Employment, Financial Freedom or IRS “Invitation” ?

June 27, 2019 | 2020
I Didn’t File My Taxes . . .What Now?

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Yes, it’s after April 15th. However, “forgetting” to file isn’t fatal if it’s addressed quickly. This article is limited to individual Federal Tax filing requirements. State and cities may have additional tax filing requirements. Question 1: Is filing Federal Tax Return required? Not required for self employed taxpayers with income under $400.00 OR For taxpayers … I Didn’t File My Taxes . . .What Now?

May 29, 2019 | 0
Saving $ on Health Insurance?

Health Insurance costs are rising. One way to reduce health insurance premiums is to enroll in a high deductible health insurance plan and to pair that plan with a (tax deductible) Health Savings Account. For 2019 A high deductible health insurance plan has deductible of at least $1,400 (for individual coverage) or $2,750 (for family … Saving $ on Health Insurance?

April 25, 2019 | 0
Grandpa Died and I Get a Tax Bill?

Most inheritance distributions are usually tax free, especially if the moneys received are from a regular savings or checking account (or the equivalent) or are from life insurance not paid to the Estate. However, if the money received is from a stock fund sale, IRA or asset sale (e.g. house or farm) then the proceeds … Grandpa Died and I Get a Tax Bill?

March 27, 2019 | 0
Can’t I Just File for An Extension?

I didn’t get all my forms yet. Couldn’t get the “books” finished I’ll be out of the country . . . In many cases, if the 2018 Tax Return can’t be filed by April 15 or tax due date (for individuals), an extension is available. Filing form 4868 (individual returns) will extend the 2018 Tax … Can’t I Just File for An Extension?

March 20, 2019 | 0
Need Tax Deduction? Check Out Traditional IRA

Do you owe taxes this year? Looking to reduce your tax bill? Check out a Traditional IRA. It’s one of the few deductions that can be taken AFTER the tax year ends. In practical terms, taxpayers can contribute to a Traditional IRA as late as April 15, 2019 for 2018 Tax Year. Contributions provide a … Need Tax Deduction? Check Out Traditional IRA

March 1, 2019 | 0
Meals Expense Deductible? It Depends

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The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act suspended some deductions and sidestepped others. One of those deductions is the meals expense. For most employees, the meal expense (or per diem) tax deduction is suspended until tax year 2026 (no tax deduction). However, self employed individuals (or those receiving a 1099 Misc) and STATUTORY employees (e.g. … Meals Expense Deductible? It Depends

January 30, 2019 | 0
Why File Taxes Early?

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To avoid tax related identity theft Most identity thieves file “phony” returns early so that the IRS receives the phony forms before the “real” taxpayers have time to file. After a tax return is electronically filed, any other individual electronically filed return for the same tax year and same social security number is rejected. So … Why File Taxes Early?

January 24, 2019 | 0
Qualified Business Income Deduction

Are you: Self Employed? Receive Limited Liability Company (LLC) Income? Receive a 1099 Miscellaneous? Member of a LLC (e. g. Partnership)? Receive Sub Chapter S Corporation Distributions? If you answered no to the above questions then QBI does not apply to you. . . If you answered yes, then: The Qualified Business Income (“QBI”) deduction … Qualified Business Income Deduction

November 29, 2018 | 0
Carefully Designate What is Being Paid . . .

If you owe back taxes and do not specify on your payment which tax and tax year you are paying, the IRS (and State and local agencies) can and often will allocate payment to their benefit. Case in point Melasky. Couple owed taxes for 2009 and earlier years. Couple hand delivered a check to the … Carefully Designate What is Being Paid . . .

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July 3, 2019 | 0 Self Employment, Financial Freedom or IRS “Invitation” ?

June 27, 2019 | 2020 I Didn’t File My Taxes . . .What Now?

May 29, 2019 | 0 Saving $ on Health Insurance?

April 25, 2019 | 0 Grandpa Died and I Get a Tax Bill?

March 27, 2019 | 0 Can’t I Just File for An Extension?

March 20, 2019 | 0 Need Tax Deduction? Check Out Traditional IRA

March 1, 2019 | 0 Meals Expense Deductible? It Depends

January 30, 2019 | 0 Why File Taxes Early?

January 24, 2019 | 0 Qualified Business Income Deduction

November 29, 2018 | 0 Carefully Designate What is Being Paid . . .

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