As an independent contractor and business owner, you often freelance with new clients. You expect those clients that hire you to send you a 1099 so that you can complete your taxes on time. Unfortunately, some companies and individuals don’t remember to fill out those...
Year: 2021
How are income taxes different for independent contractors?
Filing your taxes is a basic responsibility as a working adult. At the end of every tax year, you have to file a final tax return that settles your tax responsibility for the preceding year. By calculating the total amount of taxes you paid and the amount of money you...
The pros and cons of appealing an IRS decision
After you have dedicated your time and energy to earning a lucrative income, an IRS tax liability increase can seem unfair. For those in Atlanta, Georgia, that abide by tax laws, getting a notice that you owe more than you believed is particularly hard to accept....
The various types of tax audits
Receiving correspondence from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) can be a very daunting experience. Letters from the IRS often contain unwelcome news. For example, the notice may be about an adjustment to taxes that means you now owe a considerable sum of money....
A common employment practice could lead to major tax liability
You started a company largely to generate profit and possibly to pursue your passion. Especially if your company has irregular or sporadic scheduling, maintaining a staff of full-time employees may not be realistic. Some companies get the talent they need by working...
Tax fraud investigations, while uncommon, are incredibly serious
The IRS doesn’t take fraud allegations lightly. This division of the government is one of the most determined about their job, and you have to take every communication with them incredibly seriously. Did you receive notice that you're suspected of tax fraud? Don’t act...
What happens if you underpay estimated self-employment taxes?
One of the hardest things about becoming your own boss is that there is no one else with the responsibility to oversee your actions. You can't depend on human resources or payroll advising you of any financial obligations you may have or withholding taxes from your...
Biggest mistakes people make as contract workers handling taxes
There are a lot of perks that come with being a contract worker. There’s often not a ceiling on the income that you can generate. It comes with many downsides, too, though. Having to address tax matters is one of them. Your self-employment seldom comes with an...
Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR)
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) wants to know about all assets, even those that are in foreign bank accounts. According to the Bank Secrecy Act, the Treasury Department wants foreign bank account owners to report these accounts by using a Report of Foreign Bank and...
What are some of your rights as a Georgia taxpayer?
Whether you own your own small business or you are a representative of a medium-sized business, the state of Georgia has a Taxpayer Bill of Rights. If you pay taxes in the state of Georgia, you are entitled to certain rights and protections. You must be aware of the...