Monthly Archives: March 2012

A new bill was recently introduced in the House of Representatives that would allow companies with less than 500 employees to take an additional 20% tax deduction. Under this new proposal, small businesses would have the option of taking a 20% reduction on their annual domestic business income after they have taken all other available tax credits. The new deduction would be optional, so if for some reason the company would save less by taking the 20% reduction, they could opt not to use it. While both Democrats and Republicans have been interested in talking about business tax breaks, it … Click to Read More

When choosing a business tax preparation specialist or a tax advisor for your personal needs, it is very important to select a trustworthy expert with proven experiences in tax settlements and good reviews. This is what clients of TaxMasters, a now bankrupt tax preparation company in Houston, Texas, found out after trusting their taxes to this company based on a commercial promising to settle tax debt for less. TaxMasters is now being sued by the State of Texas because while they claimed that they would get a free consultation with a tax specialist by calling a number in their TV … Click to Read More

What are the most common tax mistakes for small businesses? Four small business tax mistakes topped the list of a recent Xero survey of 500 accountants. Failure to separate business and personal expenses  Mixing business and personal expenses was the top mistake noted by 45% percent of those polled. Without professional help, you may trigger an IRS audit or be noted to have excessive income deductions. Forgetting to count the home office  A small business’ most commonly overlooked deduction is the home office, said 29% of the accountants. Some home expenses can be deducted and lower your taxable income, but … Click to Read More

The assistance of a qualified business tax resolution professional can be a valuable tool in attempting to resolve any type of tax issue. However, selecting a reputable tax professional can be a difficult task in itself. It is important to verify any and all credentials before hiring someone to help. Many individuals and companies who advertise business tax resolution services are actually marketing agents and salespeople with no professional qualifications. Tax law is intricate and the policies and procedures of the IRS can be so complicated that it takes an individual who is both knowledgeable and experienced to successfully negotiate … Click to Read More