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Tax season can be a nightmare for most business owners. One small mistake can cause you to pay additional taxes, interest, penalties and fees. It’s not surprise that many taxpayers make some mistakes every year. However, for business owners, these mistakes can lead to hefty penalties and delay refunds. To make your tax season less stressful Gurian CPA has compiled a list of common tax preparation...

The IRS has issued the standard mileage rates for 2019. Do keep in mind since the new Tax Cuts & Job Act (TCJA) there have been changes to claiming certain travel and moving expenses. Starting January 1st , 2019 the standard mileage rate for the use of a car, pickup, panel truck or van are shown in the table below. Since these rates have gone into effect starting in 2019, they will show up on...

Instead of scrambling when tax season rolls around, trying to figure out and gather all of your required tax forms that must be filed, be prepared and keep your eye on upcoming tax deadlines for the 2019 tax season. Gurian CPA has provided all the important tax deadlines for 2019 to keep you informed for the year! January 15, 2019 4th quarter estimated tax payments due for the 2018 tax year....

Just like with every other field of business, the tax field has it’s own lingo, which can add to the complication of understanding how to file your taxes. Gurian CPA has provided a list of 10 tax terms that will get you through tax season and help you identify and understand certain tax phrases. With the help of Gurian CPA, we will have you talking taxes in no time! 1. Adjusted gross income (AGI)...

Everyone knows that the best part of tax season is receiving your tax refund after you’ve filed. Whether you’re using your tax refund to boost your saving, pay off debt, invest in the stock market or just buy yourself something nice! For the 2017 tax year the IRS collected more than $3.4 trillion, processed more than 245 million tax returns and other forms and issues more that 121 million...

One of many concerns you have while filing your tax return is raising a red flag to the IRS to be audited. You can’t 100 percent protect yourself from an audit because sometimes it’s just the luck of the draw, but you can lower your odds of being audited by following the provided tips below. 1. Understand the selection process Like mentioned above, sometimes it’s just the luck of the draw that...

[agni_image img_url=”2444″ alignment=”center”]With Christmas in full view and tax season right around the corner, Gurian CPA has complied the 12 Tax Tips of Christmas to ensure that you’re fully prepared when it comes to filing your tax return for the upcoming tax season. This is an ongoing post with a Tax Tip of Christmas posted every business day until Christmas, so make sure that you stay...

After the Tax Cuts and Job Act of 2017 (TCJA), business owners should consider consulting with a professional tax advisor when it comes to the deductibility of their meals and entertainment expenses. Congress has been skeptical of these types of deductions because business owners have been known to claim expenses for activities that are unrelated to business expenses. Because of this, Congress...

by Devra Gartenstein Sales Totals A small restaurant should keep records of its sales revenue after each meal shift as well as totals for each day. Even relatively simple cash registers will print reports tracking food sales in different categories such as entrees, appetizers and beverages, as well as sales-tax totals and amounts that customers pay in cash, checks and credit cards. Creating a...

Any good marketer knows to keep an eye on the future to stay ahead of the curve on new trends, emerging marketing channels, and other fresh ideas to deliver brand messages. With 2016 in the rear-view mirror and 2017 flying down the pipeline, now is the time to start examining what the New Year is going to mean for marketing. Here are six marketing growth strategies to help your small business...