If you read the Internal Revenue Code (and you probably don’t want to!), you may be surprised to find that most business deductions aren’t specifically listed. It doesn’t explicitly state that you can deduct office supplies and…
Is Remaining an S Corporation the Right Move For Your Business? “To be or not to be, that is the question.” Is it better to stay as an S Corporation or make the switch to a C…
If you think that once your non-profit receives its official tax-exempt status from the IRS, you don’t have to revisit it, think again. Whether your organization is a Section 501(c)(3), Sec. 501(c)(7), or other type, be careful.…
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. However, the IRS has…
The flat 21 percent 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.However, some fundamental tax truths for C corporations largely…
A sales and use tax exemption is available in a majority of states for manufacturers— including Ohio. So who is considered a manufacturer? A manufacturer is someone engaged in manufacturing, processing, assembling, or refining a product for…
To help you make sure you don’t miss any important 2019 deadlines, we’ve provided this summary of when various tax-related forms, payments, and other actions are due. Please review the calendar and let us know if you…
The IRS announced some good news for certain taxpayers — it’s waiving underpayment penalties for those whose 2018 federal income tax withholding and estimated tax payments came in under their actual tax liabilities for the year. The…
In order to keep our clients happy and prioritize their needs and wants, we have an annual survey that is sent out with all of our communications. When the surveys are returned, we contact any client who…
Tax planning is a year-round activity, but there are still some year-end strategies you can use to lower your 2018 tax bill. Here are six last-minute tax moves business owners should consider: Postpone Invoices. If your business…
In April 2018, the IRS released temporary guidance on the amended limit on deductions for business interest expense for tax years beginning in 2018. Taxpayers were allowed to rely on that guidance while waiting for regulations. The…
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