by somichcpa | Mar 24, 2022 | Individual Taxes
Here’s how to get your overpayment as soon as possible. Delayed tax refunds, penalties for not filing 2020 tax returns on time that were actually filed on time, and timely tax payments being flagged as late are just some of the headaches taxpayers are grappling...
by somichcpa | Feb 24, 2022 | Individual Taxes
Wages and self-employment earnings are taxable, but what about the random cash or financial benefits you receive through other means? If something of value changes hands, you can bet the IRS considers a way to tax it. Here are five taxable items that might surprise...
by somichcpa | Jun 30, 2020 | Individual Taxes
Numerous new laws provide economic relief to individuals and businesses hardest hit by this year’s pandemic. This much-needed financial assistance, however, comes with a few strings attached. Here are three potential surprises if you use the available economic relief...
by somichcpa | Jun 8, 2020 | Individual Taxes
The weather is warm, kids are out of school, and it’s time to think about tax saving opportunities! Here are five ways you can enjoy your normal summertime activities and save on taxes: Rent out your property tax-free. If you have a cabin, condo, or similar property,...
by somichcpa | May 27, 2020 | Business, Corporate Taxes, Individual Taxes
Are you one of the now 33% of Americans who work as either an independent contractor or freelancer? If you answer yes, you are now a participant in the gig economy, a modern term for an economy characterized by workers who earn money through short-term contracts or...
by somichcpa | May 14, 2020 | Individual Taxes, Tax Tips
Who would ever have foreseen a time when petroleum companies would pay you to take their oil? This phenomenon underscores the concept that within every problem there is an opportunity. Here are some tax strategies to think about during the COVID-19 pandemic. Look into...