by briesterer | Jul 8, 2022 | Financial Planning, Tax & Accounting
A hobby is any activity that a person pursues because they enjoy it and with no intention of making a profit. In contrast, people operate a business with the intention of making a profit. However, many people engage in hobby activities that turn into a source of...
by briesterer | Jul 7, 2022 | Tax & Accounting
Dirty Dozen Tax Scams for 2022 The “Dirty Dozen” is a list of common tax scams that target taxpayers. Compiled and issued annually by the IRS, it includes a number of aggressive and evolving schemes that taxpayers should avoid. Let’s take a look at...
by briesterer | Jul 6, 2022 | Tax & Accounting
What Teen Entrepreneurs Should Know About Taxes Teens and young adults often go into business for themselves over the summer or after school. This work can include babysitting, lawn mowing, dog walking, or other part-time or temporary work. When a teen or young adult...
by briesterer | Jul 5, 2022 | Tax & Accounting
The optional standard mileage rate, which taxpayers may use to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business and certain other purposes, increases to 62.5 cents per mile, effective July 1, 2022. The new mileage rate is up 4 cents from the rate...
by briesterer | Jun 6, 2022 | Tax & Accounting
Tax Withholding for Seasonal and Part-Time Employees Many businesses hire part-time or full-time workers, especially in the summer. The IRS classifies these employees as seasonal workers, defined as an employee who performs labor or services on a seasonal basis (i.e.,...
by briesterer | Jun 2, 2022 | Tax & Accounting
Settling Tax Debt With an IRS Offer in Compromise An offer in compromise (OIC) is an agreement between a taxpayer and the Internal Revenue Service that settles a taxpayer’s tax liabilities for less than the full amount owed. That’s the good news. The bad news is that...
