Job and Business
Temporary employee and independent contractor tax issues
How do temp employees file their taxes, and how do you know when you are an independent contractor? The economy might be improving, but…
How to know if your small business qualifies for the “small seller exception” in Marketplace Fairness
Here's what to do if it passes. If passed, as is, the Marketplace Fairness Act will exempt small sellers from state sales tax. I take…
Small business owners favor tax reform to reduce complexity
Complexity and inconsistency within the tax code continue to be major issues for small business owners. According to a survey conducted by the National Small…
How to estimate where you stand on income tax withholding
You do not want to use the IRS like a bank account. Believe me, the money withheld from your paycheck would be better spent elsewhere…
Why is my SECA Tax more than my friend’s FICA Tax?
What is SECA, why I pay more for Social Security, and how is that even fair You may have noticed the remarkably high self-employment…
How does the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) affect my taxes?
Calculate your FICA bill and understand what you are paying for You may have noticed a bigger bite out of your paycheck since January, 2013.…
Who does the IRS trust, and are you on the list?
Using IRS data on tax filings and audits in 2012, I look at what types of businesses, tax forms, and income levels are at the…
Small business structures for couples
What are the differences, and which is better for your small business? Elsa and Bill are recently married and considering whether to ‘marry’ their…
