Scam Alert: Taxpayers Beware

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Tax time is a busy time of year for accountants, the IRS and scam artists to boot. Taxpayers need to be vigilant with personal information, as there are many different scams surfacing. Beware of who you are giving your information to via phone or email. The IRS released a statement …

It’s That Time of Year Again…

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It’s beginning to look a lot like tax season(again). The IRS has already begun accepting tax returns, as of January 29th. They begin with e-file returns first and then will process the paper returns. So, we recommend e-filing your returns. Some people will wait until the last minute to file, …

Questions About the New Tax Plan?

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Everyone is hopeful that the new tax plan will spur economic growth. But, how will the new tax plan affect you? Well, it depends… If you are a large corporation, you will see a fairly large benefit as the maximum tax rate is being decreased from 35% to 21%. If …

Need a Last-Minute Tax Write-Off?

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Did you know you can purchase a vehicle or equipment for your business and get a huge tax break? It’s true; You can potentially deduct the whole price of the vehicle or equipment from your gross income. Of course there are stipulations, like the size of the vehicle, and amount …

Small Business Saturday

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Small businesses are the heart of our business. We love helping small businesses with their accounting, payroll and taxes. Here a resource with tons of information for small businesses from the IRS… https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-business-and-self-employed-tax-center Small businesses, just like ours, survive on local support. So, this Saturday, shop local. Find the shops …

Donations to Charity

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Many businesses donate to charitable/non-profit organizations throughout the year, so they can write off the contributions on their taxes. It’s a wonderful way to support causes and organizations you care about, and have a tax deduction. But, if not done properly on the correct tax forms, that money won’t get …

Quarterly Estimated Taxes Due

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Just a friendly reminder from Miller and Associates…your quarterly estimated taxes are due 2 weeks from today. If you don’t postmark the payment on or before September 15th, the IRS will charge you a penalty. So, mail your payment in soon! Or, you can pay on online at https://www.irs.gov/payments/direct-pay For …

ALERT: Corporate Tax Return Due Date

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Just a friendly reminder from your favorite tax adviser…If you filed an extension for your corporate taxes, they are do exactly 30 days from today. Corporate taxes are due March 15th every year, but you can file a 6-month extension which makes them due September 15th. So, contact your accountant …