Small Business June 26, 2026
Tax Court Doesn’t Horse Around in New Hobby Loss Case
After examining all the evidence, the Tax Court ruled that the activity doesn’t rise to the level of a business. Result: All the loss deductions are denied.
June 15, 2014
Study Says High Corruption in Pennsylvania Increases Taxes
Pennsylvanians pay inflated taxes because the state's public corruption rate is among the highest in the nation, says a new study based on data from the Justice Department.
June 15, 2014
Tax Analysts Sues California to Release Documents
A tax news source has sued California's Franchise Tax Board for refusing to disclose the documents it uses to decide whether to combine the incomes of two related companies and how to calculate their taxes.
June 15, 2014
Tax Evasion Defense: Resident of Heaven
A Twin Cities woman has pleaded guilty to dodging income taxes for many years in connection with her family excavation and sewage treatment business, when she claimed she and her husband were not U.S. citizens but permanent residents of the "Kingdom of Heaven."
June 13, 2014
7 Ways that Leasing Technology Can be Better than Purchasing It
When it comes to acquiring new technology, it’s difficult to stomach a hefty capital expense hit. This is especially true if you fear the technology you’re purchasing for your business may become obsolete in just a matter of years.
June 13, 2014
How Employers and Accounting Firms Can Navigate Obamacare Penalties
Thomson Reuters has released a special report for employers, accounting firms, and other professionals who advise business clients, Get Ready to Play or Pay: Employer Shared Responsibility Under Health Care Reform. The report highlights key provisions employers must understand to avoid tax penalties related to the Affordable Care Act.
June 12, 2014
Tips for Businesses to Avoid Committing Fraud
The School of Graduate and Professional Studies at New England College has but together an infographic that offers an easy go-to guide for businesses on what’s legal and what’s illegal when it comes to managing their business through the year and when preparing for their taxes.
June 12, 2014
How to Determine Reasonable S-Corp Shareholder Compensation
Income from an S corporation, which flows through to its shareholders and is taxed at the individual level, is normally not subject to self-employment tax. Most S corporations, however, have shareholders performing substantial services for the corporation as officers and otherwise.
June 11, 2014
2014 Review of Sales Tax Systems for Small Businesses
Sales and use tax is a key source of government funding in most states. Unlike property tax and state income tax, however, the legislators and regulators have adopted a patchwork of different rules which affect the taxability of the items. In addition to dealing with statewide tax rates in 45 states, 38 states levy sales…
June 11, 2014
2014 Review of Bloomberg BNA Sales and Use Tax Forms and Rates
In addition to its publishing products, Bloomberg BNA offers two software tools which are designed to help companies and practitioners stay up to date on tax rates and prepare accurate forms.
June 11, 2014
2014 Review of CCH Sales Tax Returns Online and Sales Tax SaaS PLUS
CCH’s sales tax compliance applications are priced based on a range of factors, including the number of entities, the number of returns, and the features purchased. Specific pricing is available upon request.
June 10, 2014
IRS Commissioner to Keynote National Society of Accountants Meeting
The National Society of Accountants has announced that Internal Revenue Service Commissioner John Koskinen will deliver the keynote address at the organization's 69th Annual Meeting, which will be August 20-23, 2014 at the Hyatt Regency Inner Harbor in Baltimore, Maryland.
June 10, 2014
IRS Adopts Taxpayer Bill of Rights
The Internal Revenue Service has created a "Taxpayer Bill of Rights" that will become a cornerstone document to provide the nation's taxpayers with a better understanding of their rights.