You may need to fill out Treasury Department Form 90-22.1 (PDF) every year if you own, or have an interest in, any foreign bank accounts or other types of financial accounts based outside the United States. This report is separate from your income tax return, although the two reports can be interrelated.
Nonprofit Organizations: Are You Prepared For The Unknown?
There could be a fine line between being a “rich” organization; having several months of operating reserves…
Expanded 1099 Requirements Repealed
With the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Small Business Jobs Act during 2010, you might have heard of new reporting requirements for Form 1099.
Does Your Business Have A Retirement Plan In Place?
If you answered no, you may want to consider the benefits to you and your employees a retirement plan can offer. A few of these benefits are a tax deduction for your contributions, the assets grow tax-free with compounding interest, and it is another benefit you can offer to attract and retain better employees.
IRS New Voluntary Disclosure
The Internal Revenue Service announced on February 8, 2011, a new voluntary disclosure initiative to encourage individuals with undisclosed income from hidden offshore accounts to get current with their federal tax obligations.
New Requirements For Rental Property Owners
If you are an owner of rental property, you may need to know about some changes that will be part of 2011 filing requirements.
President Signs Tax-Cut Package
President Obama on December 17 signed legislation extending all 2001 and 2003 tax cuts for two years following months of contentious debate with Congress over whether to make the Bush-era tax breaks permanent.
Retirement Plan Credits
There are credits that are available for both businesses and individuals who operate or participate in a retirement plan. Small businesses can receive a credit of up to $500 a year for the first three years for starting a new pension plan, and individuals can receive up to a $2,000 credit each year for contributing to a pension plan.