When commercial real estate property owners in the Seattle and Puget Sound area prepare for a major exit, capital gains taxes are often the biggest hurdle to preserving net proceeds. Between federal capital gains, depreciation recapture, and Washington’s local real estate excise taxes (REET), an
Tackling Multi-Year Back Taxes: A Practical Survival Guide
Discovering that you -- or your growing business -- owe three to five years of unfiled or unpaid back taxes is a daunting experience. The stress escalates rapidly when those liabilities span across state lines. Whether you are dealing with forgotten federal returns or complex multi-state reporting,
Misunderstanding “Income” vs “Profit”: A Cautionary Tale for LLC Owners
A small business owner recently shared a familiar frustration: they were advised to reserve 45% of their income for taxes and ended up owing far more than expected. What seemed like sound advice felt more like a trap. The root of the problem? A critical misunderstanding between revenue (income) and
How to fill out form 1120-S
Form 1120-S is an income tax return for S corporations. S corporations are corporations that have elected to pass their income, losses, deductions, and credits through to their shareholders for federal tax purposes. This means that the shareholders of an S corporation report their share of the
When Can You Expect Your Tax Refund?
A good number of people are eligible to receive a tax refund from the IRS. Yet, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, taxpayers have experienced delays in getting their tax refund. Due to backlogs of 2020/2021 tax refunds processing, the IRS will delay the processing of 2022 refunds. The pandemic
Tips To Finding A Good Tax Adviser
No matter what your tax situation, tax season can be a huge headache. The more complex your financial situation is, the more difficult filing your taxes can be. This can be doubly true if you’re a business owner; trying to handle all of the credits, deductions, and various incomes for a
How to Determine Which Filing Status is More Beneficial
Unfortunately, most people cannot choose their tax status when it comes to filing taxes. Your status is determined by your current set of life circumstances and your income. If you are unmarried without children, you must file as single. If you are a single parent, you can claim yourself as head of
You Missed the Tax Deadline?Now What?
Deadlines and dates get away from people all the time. In our fast-paced, hectic society, missing a deadline on occasion is practically inevitable. The good news is that if you have missed your tax deadline, there are remedies available which are not detrimental to your financial stability. The few