This is the time of year - not after year end - for you to reach out to your tax preparer. This is especially important in 2018 with so many tax law changes. Tell your preparer...
Posted by Maureen Thielen, EA, MST on 09/02/2018
In 2018, the California Supreme Court decided a landmark case[1] on employee/independent contractor classification based on California's Industrial Welfare Commission (IWC) wage order...
Posted by Maureen Thielen, EA, MST on 08/29/2018
Americans dread an IRS audit because individuals charged with tax fraud charges could be fined up to $250,000 ($500,000 for corporations), end up in jail for up to five years, or be...
Posted by Maureen Thielen, EA, MST on 05/17/2017
Everyone wants to save money on their taxes, but most people think they must itemize everything if they are going to maximize any refund. While this may be the case in some instances,...
Posted by Maureen Thielen, EA, MST on 05/10/2017
If you own a your own business, there are small business deductions that can save your company thousands of dollars. Many businesses miss out on tax saving deductions and credits...
Posted by Maureen Thielen, EA, MST on 05/09/2017
Real estate is one of those industries that the government benefits from immensely. For every property purchased or sold, there's a tax cut that the government takes. It therefore...
Posted by Maureen Thielen, EA, MST on 04/26/2017
There's not much to worry if you cannot do your tax filing on or before time. The IRS frequently provides extensions to taxpayers who would appreciate some additional time. Though...
Posted by Maureen Thielen, EA, MST on 04/19/2017
Usually, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) never fails to remind how much money you (taxpayer) owe to the IRS. But, for so not-so-strange reasons, the government agency chooses...
Posted by Maureen Thielen, EA, MST on 04/11/2017
Many students and parents face large tuition bills and loan debts that they fear they will be paying off for many years to come. Fortunately, the federal government recognizes the...
Posted by Maureen Thielen, EA, MST on 04/05/2017
As per federal law, employers must withhold a specific amount from their employee salaries and wages and remit them to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as income and payroll taxes. An...
Posted by Maureen Thielen, EA, MST on 03/29/2017
Nothing is more worrisome for a small business than an IRS tax audit. Even if your accountant is someone you have worked with for years and has done a thorough job on your income...
Posted by Maureen Thielen, EA, MST on 03/22/2017
Those just starting their small business have a lot to consider, but one thing you cannot afford to overlook is your small business deductions. There are quite a number of them that...
Posted by Maureen Thielen, EA, MST on 03/15/2017
There's no denying that putting together a tax return can sometimes feel a bit overwhelming, especially if you aren't used to following each and every tax change that the IRS puts...
Posted by Maureen Thielen, EA, MST on 03/08/2017
