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FAQ: How are LLCs taxed?

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FAQ: How are LLCs taxed?

An LLC (limited liability company) is not a federal tax entity. LLCs are organized under state law. LLCs are not specifically mentioned in the Tax Code, and there are no special IRS regulations governing the taxation of LLCs comparable to the regulations for C corporations, S corporations, and partnerships. Instead, LLCs make an election to […]

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How do I: prove timely filing of my income tax return?

A return or a payment that is mailed to the IRS is timely filed or paid if it is delivered on or before its due date. A return with a U.S. postmark, which is delivered after its due date, is timely filed if the date of the postmark is no later than the due date, […]

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Updated Form 941, Employer’s Quarterly Federal Tax Return, highlights new additional Medicare tax/sunset of payroll tax holiday

The IRS recently announced the availability of updated Form 941, Employer’s Quarterly Federal Tax Return for 2013, and its instructions. Revised Form 941 and its instructions reflect the January 1, 2013 effective date of the 0.9 percent Additional Medicare Tax, expiration of the payroll tax holiday and other changes. In addition to imposing new obligations […]

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House Ways And Means Committee sets sights on Small Business Tax Reform

Many small business benefits incorporated into the Tax Code are complicated and, arguably, in need of reform. House Ways and Means Committee chair Dave Camp, R-Mich., recently released a draft proposal containing numerous tax reform measures specifically designed to simplify taxation of small businesses and partnerships. According to a report by the National Federal of […]

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IRS expects many extension requests as filing season winds down, ready to provide limited penalty relief

As April 15 approaches, the IRS is preparing for a surge of last-minute filers and taxpayers seeking an automatic extension of time to file their 2012 returns. The IRS received more than 148 million individual income tax returns in 2012, and that number is expected to rise in 2013. The increase in returns and the […]

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March 2013 tax compliance calendar

As an individual or business, it is your responsibility to be aware of and to meet your tax filing/reporting deadlines. This calendar summarizes important tax reporting and filing data for individuals, businesses and other taxpayers for the month of March 2013. March 1 Employers. Semi-weekly depositors must deposit employment taxes for payroll dates February 23-26. […]

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FAQ: What are the pros and cons of limited liability companies (LLCs)?

When starting a business or changing an existing one there are several types of business entities to choose from, each of which offers its own advantages and disadvantages. Depending on the size of your business, one form may be more suitable than another. For example, a software firm consisting of one principal founder and several […]

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How do I….calculate the reinstated Pease itemized deductions limitation under ATRA?

The limitation on itemized deductions (also known as the Pease limitation after the member of Congress who sponsored the original legislation) is reinstated by the American Taxpayer Relief Act (ATRA) for tax years beginning after December 31, 2012. The reinstated Pease limitation is intended to reduce or eliminate the itemized deductions of higher income taxpayers […]

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Tax penalties: sometimes good intentions are not enough

One morning you reach into your mailbox or bin to find the dreaded letter from the IRS announcing that you owe unpaid taxes. As if that wasn’t enough to induce panic, you may discover there are add-on charges for interest and penalties. Penalties for what, you may ask? If you violate the Tax Code, the […]

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What does ATRA do for estate planning?

The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (ATRA) has provided much needed certainty for estate tax planners and for taxpayers who want to arrange their financial affairs. For the first time in 10 years, beginning January 1, 2013, the maximum estate tax rate, the inflation-adjusted exclusion, and other estate tax features have been made permanent. […]

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