Bookkeeping for Tax Purposes

Bookkeeping for Tax Purposes

Bookkeeping for Tax Purposes You should keep information that you and the IRS need to determine your correct tax. Everyone should keep the following records: Copies of tax returns Keep copies of your tax returns as part of your tax records. Your tax returns can help...
Saving For College

Saving For College

Custodial Accounts (UTMA/UGMA) Assets in a custodial account belong to the minor. Any income earned in a custodial account is taxed to the minor. A custodian, usually an adult relative, controls the assets until the minor reaches the age set by state law (21 in most...
S Corporations

S Corporations

What You Need To Know About S Corporations S corporations are corporations that elect to pass income, losses, deductions, and credits through to their shareholders for federal tax purposes. Shareholders of S corporations report the flow-through of income and losses on...
Estimated Taxes

Estimated Taxes

Estimated Taxes The federal income tax is a pay-as-you-go tax. You must pay the tax as you earn or receive income during the year. There are two ways to pay as you go, either by employer withholding or estimated tax payments. Employer Withholding If you are an...
3 Things That Trigger An Irs Audit

3 Things That Trigger An Irs Audit

Representation Individual taxpayers who are under audit by the IRS may attend the audit in person without any assistance from a tax professional. However, this can be a dangerous mistake. Although not officially stated, it is the job of an IRS Revenue Agent to conduct...