Single Mom CPA™

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 tax return for C corporations Q: Is...

More and more people - especially single moms -  are working multiple jobs or side gigs to make ends meet. But not all of those jobs come with a “normal” paycheck, the kind with taxes taken out. And that's why you need to know about self-employment taxes. When you work as a freelancer or independent...

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, or had any 1099 income - even from...

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 against the money you earned to lower your income......

Don’t Apply for PPP Loan Forgiveness…YET

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 tax bill will be due in one big lump sum.

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 getting shoved to the bottom of your enormous to-do list.