• What is business tax?

    The tax season is upon us, which is a time when almost everyone is preparing to file their returns. If you are a business owner who has never submitted a single tax return, you might want to know the difference between tax returns for individuals, and for businesses. There is a huge difference between the tax that is paid by an ordinary taxpayer and the one paid by a business. If you are a business owner, your business is expected to file for tax...
  • Best business tax software

    Are you planning to file tax returns for your business without wasting time and money? There are two options that you should consider. The first one is hiring a professional tax practitioner to do it for you. The second option, which this article will explore, is to find good business tax software. However, there are many business tax software out there, and finding the right one can be a challenge. Do you really need business tax software? Yes, you do! Some of the benefits...
  • When do businesses file taxes?

    Every business owner in America has an obligation to submit tax returns. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) normally begins processing tax returns in the first month of every year. Sole proprietorship, which is a business usually owned and run by one person, submits its tax returns on April 15, which is the same as the individuals. While April 15 is the official tax deadline to file federal income tax returns, the date can be moved to the next business if it falls on a weekend....
  • How is business income taxed?

    As tax season is fast approaching, you might be one of those people who are preparing to file for tax. And you keep asking yourself: how business income is taxed? Well, there are different methods used to tax businesses. The process of filing for tax is more or less the same for all businesses. All businesses are expected to do the following: The first step is to gather information about your income, expenses, deductions, tax credits, and so on. Then calculate a net income from your income and expenses...
  • What kind of taxes does a business pay?

    Federally, businesses generally pay income tax and employment tax. Some businesses may also pay excise taxes or self-employment taxes. This article will discuss income tax, employment tax or self-employment tax, and exercise taxes. In reviewing the taxes this article will provide an overview of how these taxes are calculated. You are probably asking, “What are excise taxes and when would a business pay them?” Excise taxes are typically levied when you a business is selling certain products or services. Excise taxes are usually applied...
  • Can I do my business taxes myself? (SMB)

    The short answer to this question is yes. There is online software that is available and can assist you in filing taxes yourself. However, doing so requires having some background knowledge of tax laws and of which forms need to be filled out and submitted. When deciding to file your own business taxes, there are two options that you can choose from; utilizing business tax preparation software or filing your taxes yourself without assistance. If you choose to file your business taxes on your...
  • What is tax used for?

    Year in year out, around tax season people scramble to file their tax returns. Any person living in the United States earning an income is taxed, when you buy something you are taxed, and even when you start a business you are taxed involuntarily. What Are taxes? Taxes are fees imposed on individuals or businesses by a government entity. The income generated from the tax is normally used to finance all government activities. Most countries have independent agencies that are responsible for collecting taxes....
  • Best software to file taxes

    All businesses and individuals are obligated to file and pay federal taxes on any income earned or received during the year.How you calculate your profit or loss for income taxes, will differ from one business to another. That said, you are still expected to file for tax. During the federal income tax season, which generally begins from the 1st of January to the 15th of April each year, taxpayers will be expected to file for tax returns. Generally, there are different tax forms used by different...
  • What is the cheapest way to file taxes?

    Tax season is upon us. Filing for tax returns can be time-consuming and costly, depending on the method you use to file taxes. Like most people, you might be trying to find cost-effective ways of filing for tax returns. A way that will help you save time and money. One of the cheapest ways that you should consider using to file tax returns is e-filing. Here are some of the benefits of e-filing: 1. E-filing is easy Technology has made it possible for almost anyone to...