Hiring independent contractors instead of W-2 employees can save you a lot of money. How? By letting you avoid paying Social Security and Medicare taxes, state unemployment compensation insurance, workers’ compensation insurance, and more. But be careful! If the IRS conducts an employee classification audit and finds that your independent contractors are really … [Read more...]
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S corporation owners: Don’t pay yourself on a 1099!
Attention S corporation owners! Do you pay yourself with a 1099-MISC? OR Do you pay yourself on both a W-2 and a 1099? If you’re answering “yes,” stop right now and read my new article! You see, you could be in big trouble and face severe IRS problems. Oh, I know. Paying yourself on a 1099 or on a W-2 and 1099 makes your life easier. No payroll taxes. No withholding … [Read more...]
3 strategies for avoiding 1099 headaches
Do you use the services of independent contractors? If the answer is “yes,” there are changes in the tax law you need to know about. Now. You see, the IRS has moved up the deadlines for filing W-2s and certain 1099s. And compliance with other new tax rules is more difficult than ever. But don’t worry. We can help by providing you with three winning strategies that can … [Read more...]
A great way to pay for college
Is your child 18 or older? If you’re answering “yes,” my new article is for you. You see, it will explain a great college funding tool that can save you a lot of money. Want to find out how to put this proven strategy to work? Read my new article titled Tax Tips: Paying for College. Three ways our fact-filled article can help you: You’ll learn why you should NOT … [Read more...]
How to avoid the independent contractor trap
Do you hire independent contractors? Then make doggone sure they are independent contractors or you could be caught in a dangerous IRS trap! Here’s the story… The bad news: If you’ve hired independent contractors and the IRS decides that you’ve misclassified them, and that they’re actually “employees,” watch out! You could be on the hook for thousands of dollars in … [Read more...]