Taxes and Tax

Nearly everyone that makes money in America has to pay their taxes. In additional to Federal income tax, depending on your locale, you may have to pay income tax in your state or city. The compliance with these levies is required by law, and failure to comply can result in penalties, interest, fines, or even criminal charges. As a CPA firm, one of our most common engagements is helping our clients stay in compliance with their taxes.

IRS Tax Forms for Filing Taxes

From IRS code and form changes, or revenue departments announcing changes, we’re all impacted by government revenue requirements. Ben Franklin reminded us that “the only guarantees in life are death and taxes” and while we can’t prevent either, we can help you minimize your taxes while you are alive (and with proper estate planning, when you are dead as well).

As a CPA firm, we are very familiar with helping our clients remain in compliance, but we also provide numerous resources for free on our website, social media, and mailing list. These resources include our extreme popular Tax Form Howto Series, both on our website and on Youtube. If you like these free resources, please give them a thumbs up and subscribe to our channel.

Keeping good records, following the events in national and state governments, and keeping in contact with your financial advisors can help you minimize your tax obligations. By arranging your affairs properly, you may minimize the impact of these financial obligations, and we help our clients manage their financial affairs to maximize their personal and family wealth.

Tax Benefits: Miami’s Business Gateway

By |2023-06-14T11:53:59-04:00June 12th, 2023|Categories: Miami Monday|Tags: , , , , , |

Imagine living in a sun-drenched paradise, where the tax climate is just as inviting as the ocean breeze. Welcome to Florida! More than just a haven for beach lovers and retirees, Florida's generous tax benefits also make it a financial oasis. 

Filing a Previous Year’s Tax Return

By |2023-06-16T10:33:51-04:00May 30th, 2023|Categories: #TaxTipTuesday|Tags: , , , , |

I will discuss how and why to file taxes for a previous year. Filing and paying taxes may not be thrilling, but ignoring them leads to costly IRS penalties and interest. So, if you want to learn more about this topic, keep reading.

Tax Status and Amount Owed to the IRS

By |2023-05-23T10:40:27-04:00May 23rd, 2023|Categories: #TaxTipTuesday|Tags: , , , |

Keeping track of your taxes can be challenging, especially when you're busy running your own business. But if you're unsure whether you owe the IRS money, it could lead to trouble later on. The good news is that there are several reliable ways to check your payments and outstanding tax bill with the IRS. Here are the resources and steps to check your state and federal income tax status.

Organizing Business Expenses

By |2023-04-24T13:17:51-04:00April 24th, 2023|Categories: Quickies with Bette|Tags: , , , |

I will discuss how to categorize your business expenses. It can be a struggle to track all your expenses, which is why breaking them down into categories is important. It allows you to see what your funds are being used for and make better business decisions.

Extensions Have Benefits?!

By |2023-04-13T11:48:06-04:00April 13th, 2023|Categories: Quickies with Bette|Tags: , , , |

If you can’t file by the deadline (April 18th),  the IRS allows taxpayers to file for an extension to October 15 if they need more time to prepare their tax return. The IRS grants them automatically if you complete the proper form on time. You can submit Form 4868 electronically or on paper to file an extension; just make sure you do this before the filing deadline. 

IRS Debt

By |2023-04-11T13:09:27-04:00April 11th, 2023|Categories: Quickies with Bette|Tags: , , , |

I will discuss ways to pay off IRS tax debt. Unpaid tax debts can affect us greatly, and these come from penalties and interest. While people fall behind on filing and paying their taxes for many reasons, the stress of how you will pay doesn’t have to be one of them. 

NFT Taxes

By |2023-04-06T11:52:33-04:00April 6th, 2023|Categories: Quickies with Bette|Tags: , , , |

The IRS has recently released new guidance on the tax treatment of NFTs, so today, I will discuss everything you need to know. Previously, NFTs were treated as any other crypto asset from a tax perspective, so short-term or long-term Capital Gains Tax would apply when you dispose of it by selling or trading it. This is still true, but under the new guidance, they may be deemed collectibles and taxed.

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