Form 941: Do I Need to File If I Had No Employees This Quarter?

Form 941: Do I Need to File If I Had No Employees This Quarter?

Employers must submit form 941 quarterly. If you do not pay employees during a given quarter, you must still submit it, with a few exceptions.
Business or Pleasure? Tax Deductions for Travel of the Self-Employed

Business or Pleasure? Tax Deductions for Travel of the Self-Employed

If a business trip incorporates a vacation, special rules determine tax deductions for travel expenses. If you are self-employed, here are the rules.
Tax Benefits and Kids: If Your Kids Work, You May Get a Tax Break

Tax Benefits and Kids: If Your Kids Work, You May Get a Tax Break

What do you know about the tax benefits kids receive for working? Fiducial has a primer on the tax benefits of putting your kids to work.
What is an IRS Penalty Abatement and Am I Eligible for One?

What is an IRS Penalty Abatement and Am I Eligible for One?

Several types of IRS penalties can be assessed against you. But the IRS can issue a penalty abatement if you think you’ve been wrongly penalized.
Using an S Corporation May Help Business Owners Reduce Tax

Using an S Corporation May Help Business Owners Reduce Tax

Is your business a sole proprietorship or an LLC? Are you paying both income tax and self-employment tax? You may cut your taxes by using an S corporation.
What Are My Chances of Being Audited and How Can I Reduce Them?

What Are My Chances of Being Audited and How Can I Reduce Them?

Your chances of being audited are pretty rare. Fewer than 1% of taxpayers will get that notice on IRS letterhead. Here are some tips to lower your chances.
Setting up a Health Savings Account (HSA) for Your Small Business

Setting up a Health Savings Account (HSA) for Your Small Business

Healthcare benefits are a powerful perk when you’re looking for new hires, and an important incentive to stay put for existing employees.
Practice "Situational Awareness" When it Comes to Employees' Wages

Practice "Situational Awareness" When it Comes to Employees' Wages

The term “wages” includes more than just an employee’s allotted cash pay for work, what factors do you need to consider when formulating a wage?