Taxes

Read up on personal and business taxes along with how you can take advantage of little-known tips for tax savings.

What is a PTIN Number? And does your tax preparer have one?
Having a PTIN alone isn't an indication of a tax preparer's skills or experience, but it does show they've at least complied with the minimum requirements to charge for their services.
April 14, 2023 · 2 min read
Claiming the per diem deduction: Best practices for your business
Tracking, documenting, and reimbursing employees for their business travel expenses can be a pain. One way to simplify the process is by setting per diem rates.
April 14, 2023 · 3 min read
What is an employee stock purchase plan?
An employee stock purchase plan, or ESPP, is a program that allows employees to use after-tax payroll deductions to buy their employer's stock, usually at a discount.
April 14, 2023 · 3 min read
Should you pay taxes online with a credit card?
You can pay taxes with a credit card. But should you? In some situations, paying your taxes with a credit card could be a good option if you understand the costs involved.
April 14, 2023 · 3 min read
What you should know about capital gains tax
Selling stock or other property? You might have capital gains, which often enjoy lower tax rates than ordinary income.
April 14, 2023 · 3 min read
How do I reach IRS customer service?
Getting help from the IR can be challenging. If you have questions and need clarifications that can't wait, here are a number of ways to reach IRS customer service.
April 14, 2023 · 3 min read
How your business can claim the solar tax credit
Saving money on energy can also mean saving money on your tax bill.
April 13, 2023 · 3 min read
How to pay estimated tax payments online
Filing and paying estimated tax payments by quarterly deadlines can save you from expensive penalties at year-end.
April 13, 2023 · 2 min read
How tax planning can minimize your business' tax liability
What is the benefit of tax planning? To save more of your business' profits. Here are some useful tax savings strategies to reduce your business' tax liability today.
April 13, 2023 · 3 min read
6 qualities business owners need in a tax preparer
Business owners need tax preparers they are comfortable with and can trust to help them comply with tax rules while minimizing taxes. Anyone can claim to be a tax preparer, so it's important to identify qualities important to you.
April 11, 2023 · 3 min read