5 Things You Need for Your Tax Preparation Appointment
Getting Ready for Your Tax Preparation Appointment. Tax season is upon us, so now is the time to prepare for your upcoming tax preparation appointment. To help you get ready, we have compiled this list of 5 things you to take with you to your tax preparer’s office. 1. Photo Identification The IRS now requires your tax preparer to enter your driver’s license number on your tax return as a secondary verification of your [...]
Tax Season Preparation Tips for Small Business Owners
Tax Season Preparation It is hard to believe it is already 2017! Unfortunately, that means it is tax season. Tax season is stressful and complicated for everyone, but it can be even more so for small business owners. In this article, we will go over some tax season preparation tips for small business owners. Education Yourself on the Necessary Forms As a small business owner, you will have to deal with two types of [...]
Basic Tax Terminology
Basic Tax Terminology You Should Know Tax forms are complicated and hard to understand. The unfamiliar terms they use can make it even more complicated. In this article, we will go over basic tax terminology that you should know. These terms will help you better understand your tax return and how you can reduce your tax liability. Filing Status Your filing status is the category that defines what type of tax [...]
1099s: What You Need to Know
1099s: The Basics 1099s are forms that show how much income you have earned over the year. These forms document income received from sources other than an employer. There are numerous different kinds of 1099s, all for types of alternative income. In this article, we will go over the most common 1099s and why you may receive one. 1099-C: Cancellation of Debt If you have any debts over $600 canceled you may receive a [...]
Tax Planning and Retirement
Preparing for Retirement There is so much you must prepare for as you near retirement. You need to make sure you have enough saved in various retirement accounts, figure out the best time for you to file for social security, decide where you want to live, learn about Medicare and your different health insurance options. With all this other planning going on many overlook a very pivotal part of their retirement planning: tax planning. [...]
Changes to Healthcare and Tax Laws
Affordable Care Act In 2010 the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) was brought into effect. It has since then dramatically changed the health-insurance field. It has also caused dramatic changes to taxes. Read more to find out what some of these changes are and how they affect you. Minimum Essential Coverage Starting in 2014 almost everyone in the United States became required to maintain health insurance coverage. This coverage must be equal to [...]








