If you’re self-employed, you are responsible for keeping track of your income and expenses. Unlike those who have an employer, self-employed individuals must pay their own taxes, so keeping accurate records of income and expenses can make budgeting for taxes…
Managing your small business finances is crucial to your company’s success. It’s an ongoing process and one that needs to be well-organized. There are multiple aspects to maintaining finances and ensuring your business has the stability and cash flow it…
Cultivating healthy financial habits is always smart. Many people don’t have enough insight into their finances, which can make it challenging to reach financial goals such as saving for retirement or having an emergency fund. Whether you’re a business owner…
Back when you started your own small business,you most likely started out by hiring a few independent contractors. You were hesitant to hire anyone outright, and simply needed a little help along the way. However, suddenly you became large enough…
The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service announced the federal income tax filing due date is automatically extended from April 15, 2020, to July 15, 2020. We are continuing to work and complete as many tax returns as we can…
Following President Trump’s declaration of a national emergency, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin stated at a press conference on March 17, 2020 that individuals can defer tax payments up to $1 million for 90 days. Corporations can defer up to $10…
Dear Clients and Friends, As the current situation surrounding the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to evolve, please know that the health and well-being of our clients and staff is a top priority at Scharf Pera & Co., PLLC….
In today’s tightening job market, to attract and retain the best employees, small businesses need to offer not only competitive pay, but also appealing fringe benefits. Those that are tax-free are especially attractive to employees. Examples include many types of…
Section 529 plans are a popular education-funding tool because of tax and other benefits. Two types are available: 1) prepaid tuition plans, and 2) savings plans. A prepaid tuition plan guarantees tuition regardless of its cost when the child attends…
Have you recently started a new business or are you contemplating starting one? Keep in mind that not all start-up expenses can be deducted on your federal tax return right away. Some expenses probably must be amortized over time. You…