Ask an Accountant: Tax Time Edition!
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April 15th has come and gone. Your taxes are filed and the annual stress is starting to subside. Before you put all your tax documents
Resources: Form 1099-MISC (see “Current Products” section for most-recent version) Why YOU Should Care: If you worked as an independent contractor or freelancer during the year,
Resources: IRS Publication 526: Charitable Contributions Eight Tips for Deducting Charitable Donations Substantiating Charitable Deductions Exempt Organization Search Why YOU Should Care: Your donations to
WHO? If you earn income from self-employment (i.e., in any way other than as an employee of someone else) you are required to pay estimated
Resources: IRS Publication 969: Health Savings Accounts and Other Tax-Favored Health Plans 2011 Form 8853: Archer MSAs and Long-Term Care Insurance Contracts 2011 Instructions for
Resources: IRS Publication 17: Your Federal Income Tax IRS Publication 535: Business Expenses Why YOU Should Care: If you are required to wear a uniform
Occasionally, I write about tax topics for other business sites. Below is a preview of an article I wrote for Create Hype. Estimated taxes for
Resources: IRS Publication 969: Health Savings Accounts and Other Tax-Favored Health Plans Why YOU Should Care: You may be able to fund a Flexible Spending
Resources: IRS Publication 969: Health Savings Accounts and Other Tax-Favored Health Plans 2011 Form 8889: Health Savings Account 2011 Instructions to Form 8889 IRS Publication
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