Accurate bookkeeping is important to the success of any business. Any financial transaction should be officially recorded; important transactions include any receipts of purchases/expenses, tax records, financial statements and official ledgers, etc. It’s vitally important that a business keep accurate records, and a business that’s run without official documentation could fail. One of the many […]
An audit is scary. It’s an intimidating ordeal to experience, especially when you have never experienced one before. Imagine this: you receive the notice that you’ve been audited, and the information comes in a letter, cold and dry, black and white. But it’s not an uncommon experience, and the statistics are that about 1% of […]
Tax season is almost over, and if you have yet to file your income taxes, then there’s no better time than right now. And if it’s slipped your mind, then you might want to notify your tax professional at Practical Taxes to get some assistance and file an extension. If you’ve already completed your taxes […]
We’re a month or so away from the end of the tax season—yes, there are options for those who need an extension to file their 2018 income tax, and if you have any questions about how to file an extension, then call your tax professional at Practical Taxes—and this last month or so is incredibly […]
There are two steadfast rules to know when you are experiencing a financial hardship and are unable to pay your taxes by the deadline. The first rule is that you should get in touch with the IRS immediately; the second is that you should speak with your accountant at Practical Taxes to determine the best […]
When you travel for work you have expenses; you have to pay for fuel, lodging, food, etc. And most of the time those expenses are, without a doubt, considered tax-deductible expenses. But then there are those trips where you travel and you mix, unavoidably, your business needs with leisure. For an example, say you travel […]
Do the words Independent Distributer mean anything to you? Have you ever heard the phrase multilevel distribution company? Probably, and it’s likely that if you’ve heard it then either you or someone you know is directly involved. These words mean that a person works for themselves selling another company’s goods and/or services; it’s a tiered […]
If you don’t understand the significance of the October 15th extension deadline then chances are you have already filed your 2017 income taxes. But did you know that there are over fourteen million American tax payers who have not yet filed their annual return? It’s true. And while some of those people did not file […]
Every business needs to get their name out there. Without visibility you don’t have clients. Without clients you don’t have an income. Without an income, well why are you even in business in the first place? The business world is constantly changing. And you need to stay on top of things or else you will […]
If you are wondering who the IRS qualifies as a dependent, then hopefully this article will clear up any ambiguity. To claim a dependent when you have one is very important, because you get an exemption for that dependent that will reduce your taxable income. And according to the IRS the two types of dependents […]