Job and Business
Income Tax Basics
Your Guide to Federal Income Taxes in the United States For most Americans, the thought of paying income taxes is stressful and unpleasant. While everyone…
What new hire tax forms do employees have to fill out?
Any new hire to a business is required to fill out the W-4 set of IRS tax forms. These tax forms let the business know…
Small business tax strategies
Tax planning for a small business is not something that occurs once a year. Instead, this is a year-round event that you must focus on…
State Corporate and Business Taxes
By definition, a corporation (chartered by the state where it is operated) is considered a unique entity by law, separate from those who own it.…
How Job Loss Can Affect Your Income Taxes
How does losing your job affect your income tax? The first and most obvious answer is that, unless you obtain a new job or source…
Income Taxes for the Self-Employed
You are considered to be self-employed if you engage in a trade or business as a sole-proprietor or an independent contractor. Some examples would be…
Understanding the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT)
The Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) was originally established to target the wealthiest of taxpayers and was called the 'Millionaire's Tax.' Established in 1969 (as the…