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US Small Business Tax Compliance Index
by L. Kenway BComm CPB Retired
Published May 26, 2024
WHAT'S IN THIS ARTICLE
Introduction | Image Index | Table of Contents | Related Pages
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IMAGE INDEX - Basic Tax Articles for U.S. Bookkeepers
US Small Business Tax Compliance
Table of Contents
An introduction to basic bookkeeping and tax compliance information for American small business owners.
U.S. Self-Employment Income (Sole Proprietors)
U.S. Self-Employment Income (Sole Proprietors)
- Cash Basis Accounting Criteria vs. Accrual Basis Accounting
- Self Employment Income
- Self Employment Tax (Form 1040 Schedule SE)
- Estimated Tax Payments for Self-Employed (Form 1040-ES)
- Standard Mileage Rates Standard mileage rates are usually released by the IRS in early December each year
- Vehicle Depreciation Limits Bonus depreciation is usually released later
- U.S. Rules for Business Use of Your Car
- IRS Form 1099-NEC vs 1099-MISC vs 1099-K: What's The Difference
U.S. Employee Payroll Taxes
U.S. Employee Payroll Taxes
- Employee Payroll Tax Rates - FICA
- Employee Payroll Tax Rates - FUTA
- Employment Tax Forms W2, W3 and W4
- Independent Contractor or Employee - also discusses IRS Form 1099-MISC
- Employee Payroll Tax Deposits - FICA & FITW (Form 941)
- Employee Payroll Tax Deposits - FUTA & SUTA (Form 940)
- Business Travel Allowances CONUS - please note that self-employed individuals are not eligible to use per diem rates. The same applies for individuals that own 10% plus of a company.
U.S. Small Business Tax Compliance Information
U.S. Small Business Tax Compliance Information
Good Stuff To Know
- Your Tax Compliance Responsibilities
- Official IRS Receipt Date
- IRS Moving Timeline
- Introductory Payroll Course Information
IRS Interest Rates
- Applicable Federal Rates (AFR) released monthly
- Over Payment of Taxes Interest Rates released quarterly
- Under Payment of Taxes Interest Rates released quarterly
U.S. Calendar Deadlines
- Business Taxes Filing Deadlines
- Payroll Tax Deposit Deadlines
- Income Tax Season - Business Taxes Filing Deadlines
About IRS Due Dates and Late Charges
From The Bookkeeping Forums
From The Bookkeeping Forums
- Starting a Business in the U.S.
- U.S. Tax Resources
- Tax Calculators For The Self-Employed In The U.S. includes information on where you can find an excellent tax guide
- Non Residents of Canada - Cross Border Taxes
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Form 1099-NEC vc Form 1099-K vs Form 1099-MISC
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Comparing Regular vs. Simplified U.S. Home Office Deduction
There are two methods to calculate the home office deduction: Regular Method and Simplified Option. Let's take a look at who qualifies and how each method works.
U.S. Self-Employment Income | Self-Employment Tax
Self-employment income is subject to U.S. self-employment tax. You'll find information on estimated taxes, standard mileage rates and U.S. rules for business use of your car.
FLSA vs IRS Independent Contractor Rules | DOL's Final Rule
The DOL's Final Rule and IRS have frameworks to determine whether an individual is an employee or an independent contractor, but they serve different purposes.
U.S. Employee Payroll Taxes For Small Business Owners
U.S. employee payroll taxes information for work from home business owners. You'll find classification of employees, payroll tax deposits - FICA, FITW, FUTA, payroll tax rates, employment tax...
Payroll Tax Deposits | 7 Steps To Meet Your Requirements
This chat discusses IRS payroll tax deposits ... and withholding requirements. To help you meet your compliance obligations, you'll also find current tax remitting and filing due dates too!
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