Date: Feb 23, 2021 Posted By: Miller & Company LLP in Business Taxes
When you're starting a business, you might be wondering about your sales tax obligations and whether you need to collect taxes from your customers when making a sale.
There's no easy answer to this question, and it varies depending on the type of product or service you sell and where you're located. Here’s what you should know about sales tax and how it might impact your business.
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To combat the economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the IRS and Treasury Department have sent out two rounds of stimulus checks to support millions of Americans. However, not everyone receiving a stimulus check needs it.
While many people deposit their check into their savings account or indulge in a shopping spree or night out, others may choose to donate theirs to those in nee...
Date: Jan 19, 2021 Posted By: Miller & Company LLP in Business Taxes
With the recently-passed second economic stimulus bill, many small business owners had one key question: Can I apply for a PPP loan?
During the first round of Paycheck Protection Program loans issued in 2020, some small businesses missed out on funding, or the funds they received didn’t quite stretch far enough. Now, there’s another opportunity to receive this much-needed forgivable loan an...
Date: Dec 09, 2020 Posted By: Miller & Company LLP in Business Taxes
To say that 2020 was a unique year is an understatement, especially when it comes to businesses and their finances. Because of the unusual circumstances of this year — the July 15 filing extension, the CARES Act, payroll tax deferral, etc. — many businesses are wondering how their 2020 taxes might be impacted.
As you close out your business books for the year and begin planning for the ...
Date: Nov 10, 2020 Posted By: Miller & Company LLP in Business Taxes
In the COVID-19 era, remote work is more common than ever. This also means many former office-based companies are sourcing talent from outside their own home state. If you're doing this, you’ll have to consider the tax implications of hiring out-of-state employees. Here are some issues to be aware of before moving forward.
Tax considerations for out-of-state remote employees
Employing remo...
Date: Oct 19, 2020 Posted By: Miller & Company LLP in Business Taxes
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, many entrepreneurs took the leap and started their business in 2020. If you’ve seen a need in your industry or a service being unmet, now is a great time to launch your business.
One roadblock that many entrepreneurs face is how to handle their business taxes. If you started a new business this year, here are some key tax tasks to put on your to-do list.
1. Dete...
Date: Oct 08, 2020 Posted By: Miller & Company LLP in Business Taxes
The coronavirus pandemic has had an enormous financial impact on businesses. Steep revenue losses across numerous sectors meant many small businesses have struggled to keep themselves afloat and cover basic expenses like employee salaries.
The U.S. government has responded to these economic hardships with policies designed to help American workers, including a temporary “payroll tax holiday...
As a freelancer, independent contractor, or self-employed business owner, it’s important to plan ahead for your taxes. Federal and state taxes are not automatically deducted from your paycheck when you’re a contractor, and for those who are new to self-employment, it can be a big shock to learn they owe the IRS a lot of money when they file their annual return.
Understanding what you might ow...
Date: Sep 15, 2020 Posted By: Miller & Company LLP in Business Taxes
One of the primary financial responsibilities business owners and self-employed individuals must contend with is calculating and paying taxes on the money they earn. What type of taxes you’ll owe and how often can be confusing, especially if this is your first year in business.
If you’re a small business owner, freelancer, or otherwise self-employed, you might wonder whether you need to file ...
Many sources discuss the importance of having good accounting for small businesses, but what about large businesses?
The bigger your business gets, the more complicated your finances become. Large businesses have higher earnings, more vendors and clients, and in many cases, more employees with larger salaries and benefits packages compared to a small startup. They may also qualify for more tax ...