July 31 Employers must file the second quarter Form 941, Employer’s Quarterly Federal Tax Return. (If your tax liability is less than $2,500, you can pay it in full with a timely filed return.) Also, employers must deposit FUTA taxes owed through June if the liability is more than $500. Employers that provide a retirement plan […]
Don’t let the name “nanny tax” fool you. It’s a tax that applies to the wages of a variety of types of household help you hire – such as a nanny, gardener or housekeeper. Hiring extra help can ease the burden of home-related tasks, especially in the summer when the kids are home or the […]
Once a tax return is filed, most people breathe a little easier. But it’s not uncommon to realize too late that something was left off a return, figures were misreported or some other error was made. Accuracy is essential, but, depending on the type of error, an amendment may not be required. Reasons to amend […]
Businesses close for various reasons. Perhaps you’re ready to embark on a welcome change such as retirement or launching a new venture. Or maybe it just no longer makes financial sense to continue operating your current business. Whatever the reason, closing your business is a significant milestone, and part of wrapping things up means taking […]
When cash is tight, many businesses turn to bartering for goods and services instead of paying dollars for them. If your company gets involved in such transactions, remember that there are tax consequences. Bartering defined Bartering is simply the exchange of services or property, and it’s a taxable event. For example, suppose a computer consultant […]
If you’re thinking about helping a child or grandchild pay for school, you’re not alone – and you’re not without help. While families have always saved for education, Section 529 plans have made it easier and more tax-efficient. Tax advantages With a 529 plan, your contributions grow tax-deferred, and no taxes are due when the […]