Is your business ready to seek funding from outside investors? Perhaps you’re a start-up that needs money to launch as robustly as possible. Or maybe your company has been operating for a while and you want to pivot in a new direction or just take it to the next level. Whatever the case may be, … Read More
Does your business qualify for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)? The IRS answered that question in a recently released one-page publication. The WOTC is a one-time credit for each new hire who faces employment barriers. To claim the credit, employers must file a form with their state’s workforce agency. The employer must also obtain … Read More
Are you waiting for a federal tax refund? Be patient. Most taxpayers who e-file and choose direct deposit receive refunds they’re owed within 21 days. However, as a recent IRS Tax Tip explains, several things might delay it. These include errors, incomplete forms and identity theft. Also, if you require a correction to a Child … Read More
Financial statements tell only part of the story. Investors, lenders and other stakeholders who know how to identify red flags of impending problems can protect their own financial interests. Additional due diligence may be needed to uncover these issues. For instance, stakeholders might need to talk to management, visit the company’s website and compute financial … Read More
The IRS Collection Financial Standards are revised annually and used in determining how much income delinquent taxpayers can keep to pay their bills (with the rest going toward settling their tax debt). Allowable living expenses include those expenses that meet the “necessary expense test.” This test is defined as expenses that are necessary to provide … Read More
Many companies have an internal audit department that tests whether the organization is accurately reporting financial results and complying with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). But it’s important for internal auditors to think beyond compliance. Internal auditors who understand the big picture can expand their department’s influence by helping their organizations mitigate risk, improve … Read More
The deadline to file 2021 tax returns is now in the rearview mirror for most people. But what if you owe tax and didn’t request a filing extension? You should file soon to limit interest and penalties. Here are some after-tax-day tips from the IRS: Make a full or partial payment online by debit or … Read More
The tax filing deadline for 2021 tax returns is April 18 this year. After your 2021 tax return has been successfully filed with the IRS, there may still be some issues to bear in mind. Here are three considerations: 1. You can throw some tax records away now You should hang onto tax records related … Read More
Most tax-exempt organizations must file certain 2021 returns with the IRS by May 16, 2022. Last week, the IRS reminded calendar year not-for-profits of this deadline for submitting Forms 990, 990-N, 990-T and 4720 electronically. In fact, electronic filing is mandatory, generally through an IRS-authorized e-file provider. If organizations can’t meet the May 16 deadline, … Read More
Are you, or is your spouse, a non-U.S. citizen? If so, several traditional estate planning techniques won’t be available to you. However, if you’re a U.S. resident, but not a citizen, the IRS will treat you similarly to a U.S. citizen. If you’re considered a resident, you’re subject to federal gift and estate taxes on … Read More