Posts Tagged ‘Tax’

Federal Tax Due Dates for September 2010

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

September 10

Employees Who Work for Tips – If you received $20 or more in tips during August, report them to your employer. You can use Form 4070.

September 15

Individuals – Make a payment of your 2010 estimated tax if you are not paying your income tax for the year through withholding (or will not pay in enough tax that way). Use Form 1040-ES. This is the third installment date for estimated tax in 2010.

Corporations – File a 2009 calendar year income tax return (Form 1120 or 1120-A) and pay any tax due. This due date applies only if you made a timely request for an automatic 6-month extension.

S corporations – File a 2009 calendar year income tax return (Form 1120S) and pay any tax due. This due date applies only if you made a timely request for an automatic 6-month extension. Provide each shareholder with a copy of Schedule K-1 (Form 1120S) or a substitute Schedule K-1.

Corporations – Deposit the third installment of estimated income tax for 2010. A worksheet, Form 1120-W, is available to help you make an estimate of your tax for the year.

Employers – Nonpayroll withholding. If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments in August.

Employers – Social Security, Medicare, and withheld income tax. If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments in August.

 

Basic Hints to Help New Small Business

Thursday, August 12th, 2010

Folks starting a small business are often challenged by their new tax filing requirements. It can be overwhelming to learn about federal tax responsibilities.

The following is a list of basic tips to avoid potential problems: (more…)

Tax Benefits for Job Seekers

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010

Some folks – especially these days – are polishing their resumes and attending career fairs in search of employment. If you are searching for a job this summer, you may be able to deduct some of those expenses on your tax return.

Here are six things you need to know about deducting costs related to your job search. (more…)

What to Do If You Haven’t Filed Your 2009 Return

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

The failure to file a federal tax return can be costly – whether you end up owing more or missing out on a refund.

There are several reasons taxpayers don’t file their taxes. Perhaps they didn’t know they were required to file. Maybe they just kept putting it off and simply forgot.

Whatever the reason, it’s best to file the return as soon as possible. If you need help, even with a late return, we are ready to assist you.

Here are some things to consider:

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Seven Tax Tips for Students with a Summer Job

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010

Are you a student with a summer job? Here are seven things you should know about the income you earn during the summer months.   (more…)

Financial Tips for August 2010

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010

Prepare a Post-Mortem Letter
Review or prepare a post-mortem letter to your spouse spelling out the location of your assets and property (assets of a deceased are often lost because a spouse may not be aware of them or know their location), the names of all your advisors, and any other information your spouse should know to minimize his or her burden in the stressful period after your death.

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Federal Tax Due Dates for August 2010

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010

August 2

Employers – Social Security, Medicare, and withheld income tax. File Form 941 for the second quarter of 2010. Deposit any undeposited tax. (If your tax liability is less than $2,500, you can pay it in full with a timely filed return.) If you deposited the tax for the quarter in full and on time, you have until August 10 to file the return.

Employers – Federal unemployment tax. Deposit the tax owed through June if more than $500.

Employers – If you maintain an employee benefit plan, such as a pension, profit sharing, or stock bonus plan, file Form 5500 or 5500-EZ for calendar year 2009. If you use a fiscal year as your plan year, file the form by the last day of the seventh month after the plan year ends.

Certain Small Employers – Deposit any undeposited tax if your tax liability is $2,500 or more for 2010 but less than $2,500 for the second quarter.

August 10

Employers – Social Security, Medicare, and withheld income tax. File Form 941 for the second quarter of 2010. This due date applies only if you deposited the tax for the quarter in full and on time.

Employees Who Work for Tips – If you received $20 or more in tips during July, report them to your employer. You can use Form 4070.

August 16

Employers – Nonpayroll withholding. If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments in July.

Employers – Social Security, Medicare, and withheld income tax. If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments in July.

Affordable Care Act Tax Provisions

Monday, July 19th, 2010

The Affordable Care Act was enacted on March 23, 2010. It contains some tax provisions that take effect this year and more that will be implemented during the next several years. The following is a list of provisions now in effect; more provisions are expected.

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Tax Credits for Home Improvements

Thursday, July 15th, 2010

Summer is a great time to tackle those home improvements on your list. And under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009, the energy tax credit is increased. The new law raises the credit rate to 30% of the cost of all qualifying improvements and raises the maximum credit limit to $1,500 for improvements placed in service in 2009 and 2010.

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Safeguard Your Tax Records from Disaster

Tuesday, July 13th, 2010

Individuals and busnesses can safeguard their tax records from disaster by taking a few simple steps.
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