Over the last decade, in particular, the definition of the term "career" has changed. Rather than being employed by a single entity for which you receive a W2 at the end of the year, many are now participating in the "gig economy" in a variety of...
You meant to clean up your accounting data by the end of 2022, but December is so busy. It was hard to do much beyond managing each day’s high-priority QuickBooks work. You’d catch up in January, you told yourself in December. Now that it’s January, it’s...
There is an important issue related to filing the 2022 S-corporation (Form 1120-S) and partnership (Form 1065) tax returns that requires the cooperation of the shareholders and partners. Background: The IRS, for the 2021 tax year, without sufficient warning, introduced two new schedules for S-corporations and...
With the holiday celebrations coming to an end, now is the time to take a look at the changes that will impact your 2023 tax return when you file it in 2024. Keeping up with the constantly changing tax laws can help you get the most...
The type of business that you're running has major implications in virtually all areas of your operations, especially when it comes to federal taxes. An S Corporation (or S Corp for short) is one that passes corporate income, losses, deductions, and credits to its shareholders....
Married taxpayers generally have the option to file a joint tax return or separate returns, a filing status commonly referred to as married filing separate (MFS). If you are married and you and your spouse are filing separate returns, or are considering doing so, you...
Founded in 1973, Blackman & Sloop is excited to announce the firm’s 50th anniversary. Blackman & Sloop will recognize half a century of serving their clients across North Carolina with celebrations throughout 2023. Since its founding by William C. Blackman and James H. Sloop, the firm...
Individuals are always looking for tax deductions that can reduce their tax liability. But what is the actual tax benefit derived from a tax deduction? There is no straightforward answer because some deductions are “above the line”, others must be itemized, some must exceed a...
If your 2022 refund or balance due turns out not to be the desired amount, you may want to consider adjusting your withholding based on your projected tax for 2023. If you need assistance, please call this office. W-9 Collection – If you are operating a...
As the name suggests, cash flow is a term used to describe the money coming into and out of a business. Cash received – like money being paid to the business from its customers – would be inflow. Cash spent – like the funds being...
