March 3 - Farmers and Fishermen File your 2024 income tax return (Form 1040 or 1040-SR) and pay any tax due. However, you have until April to file if you paid your 2024 estimated tax by January 15, 2025. March 17 – Partnerships File a 2024 calendar year return (Form 1065). Provide each partner with a copy of […]
March 10 – Report Tips to Employer If you are an employee who works for tips and received more than $20 in tips during February, you are required to report them to your employer on IRS Form 4070 no later than March 10. See Pub. 531 for more information on how to report tips to your […]
QuickBooks is one of the most powerful tools on the market for managing small business finances, but getting started can feel daunting. Setting up your account properly and taking advantage of key features is the best way to save time and avoid headaches when tax season rolls around – we promise, your tax professional will […]
The world of college athletics has undergone significant changes in recent years, particularly with the introduction of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) income opportunities for student-athletes. As these athletes balance academics and sports, they must also navigate the complexities of taxation related to their various sources of income. This article explores the tax implications of […]
In a significant shift impacting the tax landscape, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is projected to lay off approximately 6,700 employees right in the middle of tax season. As of the announcement, the IRS had expanded its workforce to roughly 100,000 employees after hiring initiatives initiated by the Biden administration, which aimed to enhance enforcement, […]
June 17 – Employer’s Monthly Deposit Due If you are an employer and the monthly deposit rules apply, June 17 is the due date for you to make your deposit of Social Security, Medicare, and withheld income tax for May 2024. This is also the due date for the nonpayroll withholding deposit for May 2024 […]
June 17 – Estimated Tax Payment Due It’s time to make your second quarter estimated tax installment payment for the 2024 tax year. Our tax system is a “pay-as-you-earn” system. To facilitate that concept, the government has provided several means of assisting taxpayers in meeting the “pay-as-you-earn” requirement. These include: When a taxpayer fails to […]
Ditching manual transaction entry should be your number one priority now that QuickBooks Online streamlines the process of importing transactions from your bank. When you manually input transactions, you open the door to data transposition errors, potentially leading to inaccuracies in customer billing, reports, and taxes. Plus, it’s a time-consuming task that eats into hours […]
The tax code places limits on the amounts that individuals can gift to others (as money or property) without paying taxes. This is meant to keep an individual from using gifts to avoid the estate tax that is imposed upon the assets owned by the individual at their death. This can be a significant issue […]
When tax season rolls around every year, many pet owners wonder if they can get a tax break for their furry companions – after all, “pet parents” often consider their fur babies to be as much a part of the family as actual children. Pet expenses are big business in the United States. Charlotte NBC […]