Tax Considerations When Hiring Household Help If you employ someone to work for you around your house, it is important to consider the tax implications of this type of arrangement. While many people disregard the need to pay taxes on household employees, they do so at the risk of paying stiff tax penalties down the…
It’s Never Too Early to Check Tax Withholding While it probably seem like tax season just ended, it is never too early to do a “Paycheck Checkup” to make sure the right amount of tax is withheld from earnings – and avoid a tax surprise next year when filing your 2020 tax return. As a…
Employee Payroll Tax Deferral Update On August 28, 2020, the IRS issued Notice 2020-65 that provides some needed guidance for employers in regards to the employee payroll tax deferral described in the August 8, 2020 Presidential memorandum (often referred to as an “executive order.”). Though many questions are still unanswered, it addresses some key items. Insight: Although the IRS…
Natural disasters such as hurricanes are more common in summer, but tornadoes, floods, and fires can strike at any time. As such, it’s always a good idea to plan for what to do in case of a disaster. Here are some simple steps you can take right now to prepare: 1. Backup Records Electronically. Many people…
While many schools are switching to hybrid or remote learning models, teachers and other educators should remember that they can still deduct certain unreimbursed expenses such as classroom supplies, training, and travel. Deducting these expenses helps reduce the amount of tax owed when filing a tax return. To qualify for the deduction, the taxpayer must…
If you discover a mistake on your tax return after you’ve already filed, don’t panic. In most cases, all you have to do is file an amended tax return. Here’s what you need to know: Taxpayers should use Form 1040X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, to file an amended (corrected) tax return. An amended tax…
Compiled and issued annually every year by the IRS, this year it includes many aggressive and evolving schemes related to coronavirus tax relief, including Economic Impact Payments. The criminals behind these bogus schemes view everyone as potentially easy prey and everyone should be on guard, especially vulnerable populations such as the elderly. While tax-related scams…
LVBW promotes three employees to partnership positions Mindy Elniski, CPA, has been promoted to Partner. Elniski, formerly a Senior Manager, focuses on financial audits, reviews, compilations, and provides outsourced CFO and consulting services. Elniski holds a BS in Finance and an MBA in Public Accounting from Canisius College. She is a member of the…
Join us as we speak at Amherst Chamber of Commerce and offer our advice on rebuilding company value during COVID-19. Our firm has developed a process, Value Reconstruction: Rebuilding Company Value, to help businesses assess risk, review operations and develop a plan to sustain a healthy organization. Our Value Reconstruction approach creates a Growth Blueprint…
Here’s How to Pay If You Owe Money to the IRS The federal tax deadline is quickly approaching. If you owe money to the IRS – including estimated and other business taxes – here are six options for quick and easy electronic payments: Taxpayers who owe a 2019 income tax liability, as well as estimated…