Tag: self-employed

  • The Next Estimated Tax Deadline is September 16: Do You Have to Make a Payment?

    The Next Estimated Tax Deadline is September 16: Do You Have to Make a Payment?

    If you’re self-employed and don’t have withholding from paychecks, you probably have to make estimated tax payments. These payments must be sent to the IRS on a quarterly basis. The third 2019 estimated tax payment deadline for individuals is Monday, September 16. Even if you do have some withholding from paychecks or payments you receive,…

  • Hire Your Children This Summer:  Everyone Wins

    Hire Your Children This Summer: Everyone Wins

    If you’re a business owner and you hire your children (or grandchildren) this summer, you can obtain tax breaks and other non-tax benefits. The kids can gain on-the-job experience, save for college and learn how to manage money. And you may be able to: Shift your high-taxed income into tax-free or low-taxed income, Realize payroll…

  • How Entrepreneurs Must Treat Expenses on Their Tax Returns

    How Entrepreneurs Must Treat Expenses on Their Tax Returns

    Have you recently started a new business? Or are you contemplating starting one? Launching a new venture is a hectic, exciting time. And as you know, before you even open the doors, you generally have to spend a lot of money. You may have to train workers and pay for rent, utilities, marketing, and more.…

  • Can You Deduct Home Office Expenses?

    Can You Deduct Home Office Expenses?

    Working from home has become commonplace. But jthe fact that you have a home office space doesn’t mean that you can deduct expenses associated with it. And for 2018, even fewer taxpayers will be eligible for a home office deduction. Changes under the TCJA For employees, home office expenses are a miscellaneous itemized deduction. For…