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Stay compliant with tax regulations and filing requirements
Medicare Tax: Complete Guide to Rates, Rules, and What You Owe in 2026
Medicare tax applies to all wages with no income cap; in 2026 the base rate is 2.9%, but high earners face an additional 0.9% surtax and up to 5% Net Investment Income Tax on passive income.
New York State Business Taxes: A Complete Guide for Small Business Owners
New York businesses may owe taxes to three entities simultaneously—state, city, and the MCTD. Covers corporation franchise tax rates, LLC filing fees, NYC GCT and UBT, MCTMT thresholds, quarterly estimated payment deadlines, and key credits for NY small business owners.
The QBI Deduction Explained: How to Claim Your 20% Pass-Through Tax Break
Pass-through business owners can deduct up to 20% of qualified business income under Section 199A, but income thresholds, SSTB rules, and W-2 wage limits determine the actual amount—here's how to calculate and maximize it.
Schedule K-1 (Form 1120-S): A Complete Guide for S-Corporation Shareholders
A practical guide to Schedule K-1 (Form 1120-S) — how S-corporation shareholders report pass-through income, track basis, claim the QBI deduction, and avoid common errors that trigger IRS audits.
How to Manage Self-Employment Social Security Tax: A Complete Guide
Self-employed individuals pay 15.3% in Social Security and Medicare taxes—double the employee rate. This guide covers how SE tax is calculated, legal strategies to reduce it (S corp election, retirement contributions, expense deductions), how deferral programs work, and what to do if you can't pay on time.
1099 Reporting Requirements: The Complete Guide for Small Businesses
The reporting threshold for 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC forms rises to $2,000 in 2026. Learn which forms to file, key deadlines, how to collect W-9s, and how to avoid IRS penalties that can reach $680 per form.
Estimated Quarterly Tax Payments: A Complete Guide to Due Dates and Avoiding Penalties
A practical breakdown of estimated quarterly tax payments for 2026 — who owes them, the four due dates (April 15, June 16, Sept 15, Jan 15), how to calculate using Form 1040-ES, and the safe harbor rules that shield you from IRS underpayment penalties.
Federal Tax Lien: What It Is, How It Affects You, and How to Get Rid of It
A federal tax lien gives the IRS a legal claim against all your assets — real estate, bank accounts, and future property — when you fail to pay taxes. Here are six concrete resolution paths, from full payment and installment agreements to lien withdrawal.
Form 4868: The Complete Guide to Filing a Tax Extension
Form 4868 grants an automatic six-month federal tax extension—but not a payment extension. Learn who should file, how to complete the form, key deadlines, penalty comparisons, and common mistakes that cost taxpayers real money.
Com tributen les societats col·lectives? Una guia completa per a socis de negocis
Les societats col·lectives no paguen l'impost sobre la renda federal — els ingressos flueixen cap als socis a través de l'Annex K-1, els quals llavors han de pagar tant l'impost sobre la renda com l'impost sobre el treball autònom. Aquesta guia cobreix els terminis del Formulari 1065, les estimacions trimestrals, la sentència Soroban de 2023 sobre socis comanditaris i els cinc errors més costosos que cometen els socis de negocis.
How to File Back Taxes Without Records: A Step-by-Step Guide
A practical guide to reconstructing missing financial records and filing back taxes. Covers IRS wage transcripts, bank statements, alternative documentation, penalty math (5% vs 0.5% per month), and payment options for taxpayers with one to six years of unfiled returns.
IRS CP2000 Notice: What It Is and How to Respond
Over 4 million taxpayers receive IRS CP2000 notices each year—a proposed adjustment from the Automated Underreporter unit, not a bill. This guide explains what triggers a CP2000, how to respond within the 30-day deadline, when to dispute, and how to prevent future notices with better record-keeping.