2024 Q4 Tax Deadlines: Key Filing Dates Every Business Must Know By: David M. Reape Below are some of the key tax deadlines that businesses and employers need to be aware of for the fourth quarter of 2024. However, note that this list is not […]
Business Taxation: What Lies Ahead? By: David M. Reape Get ready: The upcoming presidential and congressional elections may significantly alter the tax landscape for businesses in the United States. The reason has to do with a tax law that’s […]
Tax Responsibilities When Closing a Business By: David M. Reape While many facets of the economy have improved this year, many factors have caused businesses to close their doors. If this is your situation, we can help you, including taking […]
Beware of Tax Scams on Social Media By: David M. Reape Social media often takes the blame for spreading misinformation, sometimes for good reason. Recently, the IRS issued a warning to both individual and business taxpayers about false claims regarding various […]
Do You Need a Buy-Sell Agreement? By: David M. Reape Are you buying a business that will have one or more co-owners? Or do you already own one fitting that description? If so, consider installing a buy-sell agreement. A well-drafted […]
The Tax Consequences of Selling Business Property By: David M. Reape You need to be aware of the tax implications of selling property used in your trade or business. Many complex rules can potentially apply. To simplify this discussion, let’s assume […]
2024 Q3 Tax Calendar: Key Deadlines for Businesses and Other Employers By: David M. Reape Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the third quarter of 2024. Keep in mind that this list isn’t all-inclusive, so there may […]
Hiring Your Child to Work at Your Business This Summer By: David M. Reape With school out, you might be hiring your child to work at your company. In addition to giving your son or daughter some business knowledge, you and your child could […]
Thinking Ahead to Your Next Form 990 By: David M. Reape The deadline for most not-for-profits to file Form 990 with the IRS (May 15, 2024) has come and gone. Assuming your organization operates on a calendar-year tax basis and filed […]
Should You Convert Your Business Entity From a C to an S Corporation? By: David M. Reape Choosing the right business entity has many implications, including the amount of your tax bill. The most common business structures are sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability companies, C corporations and […]
When Partners Pay Expenses Related to the Business By: David M. Reape It’s not unusual for a partner to incur expenses related to the partnership’s business. This is especially likely to occur in service partnerships such as an architecture or law firm. […]
When Businesses May Want to Take a Contrary Approach With Income and Deductions By: David M. Reape Businesses usually want to delay recognition of taxable income into future years and accelerate deductions into the current year. But when is it wise to do the opposite? And why […]