Didn't Get An Expected 1099-MISC Form?

If you are an independent contractor, you should receive a 1099-MISC form from businesses that paid you more than $600 for your services. Ah, but what if you don't receive one?

Didn't Get A W-2 From Your Employer?

Working for an employer has its perks. One of them is you get a W-2 summarizing your earnings and taxes paid. But what if your employer didn’t issue one to you?

Tax Records To Keep

One of the most confusing aspects of taxes is tax records. How long is one supposed to keep these important records is often up for debate and most people do not bother saving them all.

How Much Is That Business In The Window-Do You Know The Worth Of Your Business?

Amazingly enough, as I continue to practice the art of public accounting, I find that many small business owners are unaware of their business' value. They have made no plan for retirement, estate planning, or a possible sale. When a business' value is known, it becomes possible to put a plan in place that will cover just about every possible scenario the small business owner will face.

Common Mistakes to Avoid on Your Tax Return

Preparing your tax return is a task similar to mating with an elephant. It takes a long time, there is a lot of yelling and you usually have a headache by the end. All of this can lead to mistakes on your return.

Tips On How To Get Your Tax Refund Faster

The tax refund. While taxes may not be all that enjoyable, the tax refund tends to bring a smile when someone finds out they get one. But there is usually some waiting involved. Here's some tips on how to get it faster.

Structured Sales For CPAs-Attorneys-And Financial Advisors

While Installment Sales of real property, businesses, and collections are long established and understood by most tax professionals, Structured Sales and the concept of utilizing an assignment company and an annuity to guarantee payment may be new to many professional advisors including CPAs, attorneys, financial planners, and other insurance professionals.

Should I Use An Income Tax Preparation Service Or Buy Tax Prep Software?

The IRS would like to welcome you to the income tax preparation season of the new year! That's the way the taxes work. While on one hand you are enjoying the beginning of the new year and on the other you are looking back at the previous year while coming to terms with the pending tax bill. Find out how to make the best of tax season-

What is a Tax Attorney

While many business owners recognize the importance of having a secretary and an accountant at their disposal, few realize the equally significant need of having a personal tax attorney

Practical Tips For Avoiding an IRS Audit

There is not foolproof method of avoiding an IRS audit. It is also not very sensible to not claim the deductions that you are entitled to receive just to lessen your chances of an audit. There are some practical tax tips that you can apply that will reduce your chance of being selected for an audit.

TurboTax Versus Your Accountant: Which is Better?

Trying to choose between a tax accountant and tax software? Bestselling author and CPA Stephen L. Nelson says most taxpayers should go with something like TurboTax or TaxCut. He says only two circumstances warrant hiring a pro...

Is Your eBay Activity a Business or a Hobby?

Many eBay sellers start out as a hobby, or just to clean out their closets. Many times, this hobby can lead to a profitable business. A hobby is an activity that you do simply because you love doing it, but it may also earn you some income. That income must be reported on your tax return, even if it is just a hobby.

Federal Tax Credit For Hybrid Cars

One of the big incentives to buying a hybrid is the Federal Tax Credit that rewards you for your good environmental efforts. But they had to do this, otherwise not many hybrids would be sold!

5 Steps to Create Multi-Stream Income: Wage Earner Knowledge Provides Content

W-2 wage earners pay the biggest portion of taxes in our country. Why? Because very few of their expenses are deductible. You can change that by developing a business you can work from home, making a profit sharing your knowledge with others. Get on the Schedule C Bandwagon and make a difference in your Taxable Income this year.