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Tax FAQ for Tax Year 2020

Tax FAQ for Tax Year 2020

by Michele Cagan | Apr 17, 2021 | Do Your Own Taxes, Owning Your Own Business, Single Mom CPA, You Need to Know This

Q: When are my taxes due? A: May 17, 2021 is the due date for individual tax returns – Form 1040 – and making 2020 income tax payments. But there are other due dates you may need to know too: April 15: 1st estimated tax payment for 2021 April 15: income...

How Freelancers, 1099 Workers, and Self-Employed Can Deduct 20% of Business Income

by Michele Cagan | Apr 3, 2021 | Do Your Own Taxes, Owning Your Own Business, Single Mom CPA, You Need to Know This

Did you know that you can deduct 20% of your business income on your personal tax return? You can, thanks to the Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA). The TCJA brought a lot of tax changes for small business owners. And if you’re self-employed, a freelancer, contractor,...

How To Fill Out Schedule C If You’re Self-Employed

by Michele Cagan | Mar 3, 2021 | Do Your Own Taxes, Owning Your Own Business, Personal Finance, Single Mom CPA

If you’re self-employed, work as a freelancer or contractor, or have a side gig, you are a business. And that means you’ll need to fill out Schedule C as part of your federal income tax return. When you use Schedule C, you can deduct business expenses...
Don’t Apply for PPP Loan Forgiveness…YET

Don’t Apply for PPP Loan Forgiveness…YET

by Michele Cagan | Nov 27, 2020 | Owning Your Own Business, Single Mom CPA, You Need to Know This

If you’re ready to apply for PPP (Paycheck Protection Program) loan forgiveness, WAIT. As it stands right now, getting forgiveness for your loan could end up costing you more money in taxes. And unlike the super low-interest loan that can be paid back over time, the...
5 Important Reasons to Catch Up Your Bookkeeping

5 Important Reasons to Catch Up Your Bookkeeping

by Michele Cagan | Nov 14, 2020 | Get Help When You Need It, Managing Debt, Owning Your Own Business, Single Mom CPA

Letting it slide can cost you a lot of money You’re crazy busy. Running a business, pursuing your passion, focused on growing your company… and at the same time taking care of your home and family. You mean to deal with all the bookkeeping stuff, but it just keeps...
Get Ready for Smaller Paychecks Starting January 1

Get Ready for Smaller Paychecks Starting January 1

by Michele Cagan | Sep 8, 2020 | News, Owning Your Own Business

The Payroll Tax “Holiday” Comes Due Next Year You’re may be getting bigger paychecks now that the President’s “payroll tax holiday” has started. If you are, you need to prepare yourself for a big drop in pay starting on January 1, 2021. That’s because the payroll tax...
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