The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) was enacted January 1, 2021, as part of the National Defense Authorization Act, representing the most significant reformation of the Bank Secrecy Act and related anti-money laundering rules since the U.S. Patriot Act. The CTA is...

Article Highlights: Ghost PreparersPTIN RequirementSigning the ReturnPreparation to Boost RefundTaxpayer Left Holding the BagHow to Report Ghost PreparersProfessional Tax PreparationAs people begin to have their 2023 tax returns prepared, this is a reminder to avoid...

As a small business owner, the word 'audit' can be a source of anxiety. However, understanding the common triggers for an IRS audit and taking proactive steps can significantly reduce the likelihood of facing one. This article explores the factors that could lead to...

Article Highlights: Benefits Eligible Taxpayers Rules for Students, Dependents of Others and Individuals Under the Age of 18 Due Date for Contributions Low- and moderate-income workers can take steps to save for retirement and earn a special tax credit. The saver's...

2024 brings with it a whole new set of rules related to qualifying for the tax credit for purchasing a new or used electric vehicle. Among the changes that must be navigated are buyer income limitations, vehicle assembly and component limitations and even vehicle...

On the one hand, it's almost a prerequisite for entrepreneurs of all types to have that "can-do spirit." That sense that nobody else sees things quite like they do so, whatever it is they want to accomplish, it becomes something they know they'll have to do...

Selling a property one has owned for a long period of time will frequently result in a large capital gain, and reporting all the gain in one year will generally expose the gain to higher-than-normal capital gains rates and subject the gain to the 3.8% surtax on net...

Starting a small business can be a risky undertaking and Internal Revenue Code Section 1244 provides special tax treatment to the disposition of certain qualifying stock of small businesses. It essentially allows losses up to $50,000 ($100,000 for married taxpayers...

It is not uncommon to discover that an item of income was overlooked, a deduction was not claimed, or that an amended tax document was received after the tax return was already filed. Regardless of whether the oversight will result in more tax due or a refund, it...

While it's true that every business is different from the next - and every entrepreneur will go on his or her own unique journey - there are still a few constants that we know to be true. The start-up phase, for example, is when you write a formal business plan. You...