Tax season is approaching fast, so you should get focused on your taxes. Your taxable income will determine your final year-end tax bill. To determine taxable income, subtract your allowed deductions from your total income. Your adjusted gross income will include income from all sources including from your job, self-employed income, side hustles, and any […]
For independent contractors, filing taxes is a little more complicated. Contractors don’t have an employer, so they’re responsible for paying taxes and reporting their income. 1099 contractors must use IRS Form 1040 to report income. However, Form 1040 includes additional requirements for 1099 contractors. Specifically, you must report your business income and related expenses on […]
Filing your taxes can create a ton of stress. The US tax code is thousands of pages long – and extremely complicated. Despite this complexity, the IRS expects you to comply with all of these detailed rules. If you don’t, you may face an audit, which can lead to owing more taxes and, potentially, penalties. […]
If you have an income, you’re responsible for taxes. The government taxes everyone, but Uncle Sam taxes wealthier taxpayers at a higher rate. Your tax bracket depends on how much you earn, whether you’re filing jointly, and a few other factors. We’re going to cover everything you need to know about 2021 tax brackets and […]
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon directly addressed inflation on a recent earnings call. He stated that, “inflation could be worse than people think,” and “I don’t think it’s only temporary.” Homeowners should pay close attention to Dimon’s insight, as a strong correlation exists between inflation and real estate values. As such, we’ll use this article […]
Most business owners know the IRS taxes long-term capital gains at a lower rate than ordinary income. However, Section 1231 of the Internal Revenue Code offers an exception to this rule. This rule gives business owners the best of both worlds. When you sell Section 1231 property for a gain, you will get a more […]
Many business owners have heard of IRS Form 8995. But what does this do for small businesses? And how can you use IRS Form 8995 to save your business money? The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) made some major changes to the tax code. In particular, this legislation reduced the corporate tax rate […]
With most of the pandemic finally behind us, many places around the country are starting to reopen. With bookings picking up throughout the country, it’s a good time to think about reopening your Airbnb if you have not done so already. After over a year’s hiatus in the travel and hospitality industry, people are itching […]
As a small business owner, it’s easy to become overwhelmed with tax-filing requirements. The number of different IRS forms can seem extremely confusing. For example, in 2018, qualifying businesses could report income on Schedule C-EZ, which is a simplified version of a Schedule C form. However, beginning in the 2019 tax year, the IRS eliminated […]
It costs money to make money. And running your Airbnb business is no exception. You have to account for cleaning costs, maintenance expenses, supplies, and listing improvements. While it seems like these expenses can add up, they may be beneficial when it’s time to file and pay your Airbnb taxes. Operating an Airbnb can offer […]