O'CONNELL & COMPANY LLC HOME ABOUT OUR FIRM SERVICES CONTACT TAX TOOLS NEWS FINANCIAL GUIDES GLOSSARY LINKS PORTAL TAX TIPS FOR BUSINESSES Search Tax Tips: ► Organizational and Start Up Costs Have you just started a new business? Did you know expenses incurred before a business begins operations are not allowed as current deductions? ► Business or Hobby? It is generally accepted that people prefer to make a living doing something they like. A hobby is an activity for which you do not expect to make a profit. If you do not carry on your business or investment activity to make a profit, there is a limit on the deductions you can take. ► Business Eligibility for Schedule C-EZ Your business may have become eligible to use the abbreviated Schedule C-EZ instead of the longer Schedule C when reporting business profit and loss on your federal income tax return, according to the IRS. ► Deductible Home Offices Whether you are self-employed or an employee, if you use a portion of your home exclusively and regularly for business purposes, you may be able to take a home office deduction. ► Filing Deadline and Payment Options If you're trying to beat the tax deadline, there are several options for last-minute help. If you need a form or publication, you can download copies from the IRS Forms page under Tax Tools on our website. If you find you need more time to finish your return, you can get a five or six month extension of time to file using Form 7004, Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File Certain Business Income Tax, Information, and Other Returns. And if you have trouble paying your tax bill, the IRS has several payment options available. ► Refund, Where's My Refund? Are you expecting a tax refund from the Internal Revenue Service this year? If you file a complete and accurate paper tax return, your refund should be issued in about six to eight weeks from the date IRS receives your return. If you file your return electronically, your refund should be issued in about half the time it would take if you filed a paper return even faster when you choose direct deposit. ► Your Appeal Rights Are you in the middle of a disagreement with the IRS? One of the guaranteed rights for all taxpayers is the right to appeal. If you disagree with the IRS about the amount of your tax liability or about proposed collection actions, you have the right to ask the IRS Appeals Office to review your case. ► Information About IRS Notices It's a moment any taxpayer dreads. An envelope arrives from the IRS and it's not a refund check. But don't panic. Many IRS letters can be dealt with simply and painlessly. ► Charitable Contributions When preparing to file your federal tax return, don't forget your contributions to charitable organizations. Your donations (up to 10% of taxable income) can add up to a nice tax deduction for your corporation. © 2021 O'Connell & Company LLC All Rights Reserved. Web Builder CS: Websites for Accountants