- First 2016 Estimated Tax Payment Due Soon
- The government wants its tax revenue up front and has a “pay-as-you-go” system, and if your pre-paid amount is not enough, you become liable for non-deductible interest penalties. To facilitate that concept, the government has provided several means of assisting taxpayers in meeting the “pay-as-you-go” requirement.
- Understanding the Fine Points of Capital Gains and Losses
- There is a category of income resulting from the sale of capital assets that receives special treatment for tax purposes.
- Tax Filing Deadline Rapidly Approaching
- Just a reminder to those who have not yet filed their 2015 tax return that April 18, 2016 is the due date to either file your return and pay any taxes owed, or file for the automatic six-month extension and pay the tax you estimate to be due. Usually April 15 is the due date, but because Friday, April 15, is a legal holiday in the District of Columbia (where the IRS is headquartered), the filing date is advanced to the next day that isn't a weekend or holiday – Monday, April 18 – even for taxpayers not living in DC.
- Deducting Startup Costs for Your New Business at Tax Time
- Before you earn your first dollar, before you are even open for business, your startup can incur considerable expenses. The money you spend opening your business can often be deducted; the IRS allows you to deduct many of these one-time startup costs. Speaking with an accountant in the early stages can help you decide which of these deductions to take – and may also help you discover additional ways to save money as you operate your new startup. There are several types of startup costs that may be deductible for your new business.
- Must I, or Should I, File a Tax Return?
- This is a question many taxpayers ask during this time of year, and the question is far more complicated than people believe. To fully understand, we need to consider that there are times when individuals are REQUIRED to file a tax return, and then there are times when it is to individuals' BENEFIT to file a return even if they are not required to file.
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