- Don't Miss the Opportunity for a Spousal IRA
- One frequently overlooked tax benefit is the spousal IRA. Generally, IRA contributions are only allowed for taxpayers who have compensation (the term “compensation” includes wages, tips, bonuses, professional fees, commissions, taxable alimony received, and net income from self-employment). Spousal IRAs are the exception to that rule and allow a non-working or low-earning spouse to contribute to his or her own IRA, otherwise known as a spousal IRA, as long as the spouse has adequate compensation.
- What Happens if I Missed the October 15th Tax Extension Deadline?
- If you filed for an extension this tax season, that extended deadline - October 15th - has now come and gone. Here's what happens if you missed it.
- How Do You Create Price Levels in QuickBooks?
- QuickBooks allows you to create Price Levels that you can assign to customers and jobs and to individual items.
- Don't Miss Out on Year-End Tax-Planning Opportunities
- To say COVID-19 has made 2020 a disastrous year for just about everyone would be an understatement. In response to the economic slowdown and losses of income, Congress passed several extensive laws to benefit individuals and businesses that suffered financial hardship because of COVID-19. However, 2020 has given rise to more than the usual tax-planning opportunities. Thus, you may find it appropriate to schedule a tax-planning appointment well before the close of the year to take advantage of the tax benefits and strategies available for 2020.
- 12 Financial Metrics Small Business Owners Should Track
- No matter if you’re assembling your financial reports or you’ve hired an accountant, it’s vital to know the health of your business overall. Track these 12 metrics.