As the end of the year approaches, many are looking for ways to reduce their business profits before year’s end. Here are some possible moves that might apply to your situation. Self-employed Retirement Plans – If you are self-employed and haven't done so yet, you may wish to establish a self-employed retirement plan. Certain types of plans must be established before the end … [Read more...] about Year-End Tax Planning Moves for Businesses
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October 2012 Business Due Dates
October 15 - Electing Large Partnerships File a 2011 calendar year return (Form 1065-B). This due date applies only if you were given an additional 6-month extension. March 17 was the due date for furnishing Schedules K-1 or substitute Schedule K-1 to the partners. October 15 - Social Security, Medicare and withheld income tax If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit … [Read more...] about October 2012 Business Due Dates
QuickBooks 2013 Gives You A Reason To Upgrade
Tired of QuickBooks' cramped, claustrophobic screens and uneven interface? You'll be pleased to see the 2013 version. You chose QuickBooks for a variety of reasons, a major one being its simplicity and usability. But the software is more than 20 years old now, and hundreds of features have been added over the years. QuickBooks looks old, tired and in need of a makeover. Not … [Read more...] about QuickBooks 2013 Gives You A Reason To Upgrade
QuickBooks Payroll Runs: Easy, Fast, Accurate
If you've already set up your QuickBooks employee and company payroll files, the hard part's over. It's not just a catchy ad slogan: It's true. Unless you have dozens of employees or numerous exceptions each payday, you can literally process a payroll run in just a few minutes using the employee compensation tools in QuickBooks. No matter which version of desktop QuickBooks … [Read more...] about QuickBooks Payroll Runs: Easy, Fast, Accurate
September 2012 Business Due Dates
September 1 - 2012 Fall and 2013 Tax Planning Contact this office to schedule a consultation appointment. September 17 - Corporations File a 2011 calendar year income tax return (Form 1120 or 1120-A) and pay any tax, interest, and penalties due. This due date applies only if you timely requested an automatic 6-month extension. September 17 - S Corporations File a 2011 … [Read more...] about September 2012 Business Due Dates