pstrongFor most newly divorced people, doing taxes the following year after the divorce brings up important questions that can be stressful.

pstrongYour guide to goods and services expected to increase in price in 2015./strong/ppAbraham Lincoln once said, “The best way to predict the future is to create it.” Budgeting and being organized with your money is the foundation for creating more money./ppThis year, 2015 brings with it rising costs that could negatively impact your budget if yo

pstrongApril 15th will be here before you know it. Getting prepared today will set you up for the most peace of mind and give you the best chance towards keeping all the money you’re entitled to for the past tax year./strong/ppThis exhaustive checklist will get you prepared to meet April 15th head-on.

pstrongMost people starting a business start the business because they are good at providing the product or service they are selling.

pstrongThe IRS requires you to maintain consistent accounting throughout your fiscal year. You must use a method that clearly reflects your income./strong/ppWhen you file your first tax return, you’ll decide on an accounting method.

pstrongYou may be able to elect a tax year that suits your business; how will you choose?/strong/ppThe IRS requires your business to determine your taxable income based on your tax year and file a return accordingly.

pstrongWith only one month left in the calendar tax year, now is the time to make some strategic moves to lower your taxable income for the year./strong/ppBefore there year ends, you’ll want to give yourself the gift of savings on taxes. Below is a list of common tactics to take before the year’s end.

pstrongIf you’re starting a new business, you may need an EIN (Employer Identification Number) from the IRS. Here’s how to determine whether or not you need one as well as how to get it./strong/ppIf you’re a sole proprietor or in some states, a single owner of an LLC, the good news is that getting an EIN is free!

pspanIf you’ve always been an employee and are just starting out on your own, you’ve probably started to hear more about this “quarterly taxes” thing.

pspanA Limited Liability Corporation (LLC) is a hybrid between a sole proprietorship and a corporation. So, as the owner or partner in an LLC, you are considered self-employed as you would be as a sole proprietor. In an LLC, the business itself is not taxed but its owners are.