by Rank Pay | Oct 2, 2018 | Tax
The end of the year always leaves people searching for tax answers. No matter how many times you’ve filed taxes in the past, the task never seems to become any easier or any less confusing. Every year brings many of the same tax-related questions. We’ve...
by Rank Pay | Sep 18, 2018 | Tax
Throughout the years, the experts at Balanced Taxes have noticed a pattern in tax saving strategies. Some strategies come and go with minimal success, but the strategies that really work are consistent and long lasting. If you’re looking for strategies to save...
by Rank Pay | Sep 4, 2018 | Tax
When you draft a will or other estate documents, you may wonder whether or not your loved ones will have to deal with estate taxes. This can lead to all sorts of other questions. Are you leaving your loved ones with more of a burden than a gift? Can you plan in such a...
by Rank Pay | Aug 21, 2018 | Business, Tax, Tips
Who pays the payroll taxes? Technically, both you and your employees do. Most of the money does come from a percentage of your employees’ salaries. You, however, are responsible for making sure that this percentage gets deducted. Some payroll taxes don’t...
by Rank Pay | Aug 7, 2018 | Business
Business taxes were challenging enough. But now there are new regulations to learn and interpret. On December 22, 2017, President Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which amended the IRS code. What Is the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act? The Tax Cuts and Job Act reduces...
by Yitzchok Stern, EA | Jul 17, 2018 | Business, Tax
Business taxes can eat away at your profit margin. Companies often do not consider their business taxes as part of their overall finances. This is a mistake. Having a comprehensive tax plan is crucial to paying the correct amount of business taxes. What Is a...
by Yitzchok Stern, EA | Jun 30, 2018 | Business, Tax
An Enrolled Agent (EA) is a must-have for any small business. Business taxes can be confusing and intimidating. An EA will help you cut through the legal jargon and qualify for making the most out of your tax dollar. What Is An Enrolled Agent? An Enrolled Agent is a...
by Yitzchok Stern, EA | Dec 7, 2016 | Uncategorized
The instructions for Form 2848, Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative, have been updated to include several key changes including: The form now provides space for up to four representatives, however, no more than two representatives may receive copies of...
by Yitzchok Stern, EA | Nov 30, 2015 | Uncategorized
Don’t take the Bait; Avoid Phishing and Malware to Protect Your Personal Data “Update your account now.” “You just won a cruise!” “The IRS has a refund waiting for you.” In the cyber world of phishing, the sentences are “bait” – lures from emails, telephone calls and...
by Yitzchok Stern, EA | Nov 29, 2015 | Uncategorized
Instructions have been posted to IRS.gov, showing victims of ID theft how they can request copies of fraudulent returns filed under their names. https://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Instructions-for-Requesting-Copy-of-Fraudulent-Returns In Short: A victim of identity theft...