How Do You Know if the Electronic Efile was Accepted?

As an Authorized ERO (Electronic Return Originator), we receive notification from the IRS on a Form 9325. IRS Publication 1345 is periodically updated but no changes have been made in over 4 years. The latest IRS Revenue Procedures (rev procs) refer to it: “The ERO must, at the request of the taxpayer, provide the Declaration […]

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Office in Home Deduction

HOME OFFICE DEDUCTION Do you have an area of the home you use exclusively for business? If so, the following information is needed: Square footage of area used exclusively for business Total square footage (excluding garage) Electric, gas (not water) Maid service if it includes the office Home insurance or Renters insurance Portion of DSL used for business If you […]

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How Long to Keep Records

How Long Do I Keep Records Our standard answers… 3 years is the Statute of Limitations for audit purposes (from the due date of the return or the filing, whichever is later). 4 years for Employee Records 6 years if there is a 25% understatement of income (accidental, misinterpretation of tax law, bookkeeping error, involved in one […]

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Cash vs. Accrual Basis

In the Simpliest Terms……. CASH BASIS REVENUE means you declare it when you RECEIVE the money. ACCRUAL BASIS REVENUE means you declare it when you EARN the money (usually that is when the invoice is generated whether you receive a portion of the money or none at all at the time the invoice is generated). CASH BASIS EXPENSE means you expense it when you PAY it. […]

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