Limited liability company (LLC) members commonly claim that their distributive shares of LLC income — after deducting compensation for services in the form of guaranteed payments — aren’t subject to self-employment (SE) tax. But the IRS has been cracking down… Read More
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3 reasons why all entrepreneurs should hire a CPA
3 reasons why all entrepreneurs should hire a CPA. http://bit.ly/2AXeABC
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40 trends that the Auditing Standards Board has outlived
40 trends that the Auditing Standards Board has outlived http://bit.ly/2SgoY29
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Warning! 4 signs your nonprofit is in financial danger
Signs of financial distress in a not-for-profit can be subtle. But board members have a responsibility to recognize them and do everything in their power to avert potential disaster. Pay particular attention to: 1. Budget bellwethers. Confirm that proposed budgets… Read More
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Financial statements tell your business’s story, inside and out
Ask many entrepreneurs and small business owners to show you their financial statements and they’ll likely open a laptop and show you their bookkeeping software. Although tracking financial transactions is critical, spreadsheets aren’t financial statements. In short, financial statements are… Read More
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Why you shouldn’t wait to file your 2018 income tax return
The IRS opened the 2018 income tax return filing season on January 28. Even if you typically don’t file until much closer to the April 15 deadline, this year consider filing as soon as you can. Why? You can potentially… Read More
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Fundamental tax truths for C corporations
The flat 21% federal income tax rate for C corporations under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) has been great news for these entities and their owners. But some fundamental tax truths for C corporations largely remain the same:… Read More
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Is your nonprofit ready for a raffle?
Raffles are popular fundraisers for not-for-profits. But they’re subject to strict tax rules. State laws on nonprofit-sponsored raffles can vary significantly, but nonprofits must comply with federal income tax requirements linked to unrelated business income, reporting and withholding. Unrelated business… Read More