South Dakota v. Wayfair – Selling Online in Florida —- Do I Need to Collect Sales Tax? The June Supreme Court decision, South Dakota v. Wayfair, is fairly complex, but can be boiled down to some fairly simple terms for determining if and how this will affect your business. Currently, remote retailers are not required […]
Tag: business taxation
Understanding Sales Tax
Sales tax is inherent in almost all small businesses. No matter how remote or small your business, you are liable for collecting sales tax within your footprint. Until recently, it had long been the rule that states cannot collect sales tax from vendors that sell products in their state, unless the vendor had a physical […]
Business Identity Theft–Is Your Data at Risk?
The IRS and state tax authorities have made significant strides in curbing individual identity theft over the last several years. With a decrease in individual identity theft, cyberattacks against businesses are on the upswing now. Here are some simple ways business taxpayers can help protect their data from hackers. Trends in ID Theft In February, […]
Spring Cleaning: When Can You Purge Your Old Financial Records?
Feeling the urge to purge? Summer’s coming, so it’s likely you’re wrapping up your spring cleaning before your summer fun begins. April 17, 2018 was the deadline for individuals and C-corporations to file their federal income tax returns for 2017 (or to file for an extension). Before you throw out your old financial records, however, […]
The New Tax Law: How it Will Affect You
On December 22, 2017, President Trump signed the new tax reform bill, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, into law. This new tax law brought big changes for both individuals and companies. In general, the changes to individual provisions expire at the end of 2025, but the corporate changes are permanent. While new the new […]
Get in the Habit of Year-Round Tax Planning
Addressing your tax liability effectively requires tax planning throughout the year. Those business owners who reap the most benefits consider their taxes year-round, rather than waiting to focus on tax payments only a few weeks before the filing due date. A typical small business qualifies for roughly a dozen tax deductions. For example, you can […]
10 Easy Ways to Make Tax Planning Fun this Summer
It’s already starting to feel like summer here in Florida, but the forecast for Washington, D.C. remains unclear as officials continue to discuss various tax-related issues. No matter what happens, don’t get stuck in a holding pattern yourself. You’ll find it’s worthwhile to give some attention to business and personal tax planning this summer. Here […]