How does the IRS prepare for a business audit? Generally, an IRS examiner does research about the specific industry and issues on the taxpayer’s return. Examiners may use IRS “Audit Techniques Guides (ATGs).” A little-known secret is that these guides are available to the public on the IRS website. In other words, your business can […]
THF Congratulates Lorelle Chapman and Phillip Bealor for Passing Their CPA Exam
THF congratulates Lorelle Chapman and Phillip Bealor for passing their Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam. Lorelle Chapman received her bachelor’s degree in accounting from Florida State University. She operates out of the THF Tallahassee office and works as a senior accountant in the assurance services department. Lorelle joined the firm in January 2017. Phillip Bealor […]
Getting a Divorce? Be Aware of Tax Implications if You Own a Business
If you’re a business owner and you’re getting a divorce, tax issues can complicate matters. Your business ownership interest is one of your biggest personal assets and in many cases, your marital property will include all or part of it. Tax-Free Property Transfers You can generally divide most assets, including cash and business ownership interests, […]
THF Congratulates Megan Keplinger Townsend on Being Inducted into the United Way Suncoast Campaign Coordinator Hall of Fame
THF congratulates Megan Keplinger Townsend on being inducted into the United Way Suncoast Campaign Coordinator Hall of Fame. Megan served as the United Way Suncoast Campaign Coordinator for THF in 2020 and is serving again for 2021. Megan was nominated by the United Way Suncoast for going above and beyond to run a best practice […]
Is an LLC the Right Choice for Your Small Business?
Is a limited liability company (LLC) the right choice for your small business? Perhaps you operate your small business as a sole proprietorship and want to form an LLC to protect your assets. Or, maybe you are launching a new business and want to know your options for setting it up. An LLC is somewhat […]
The Deductibility of Corporate Expenses Covered by Officers or Shareholders
It is often difficult to determine the deductibility of corporate expenses covered by officers or shareholders. Do you play a major role in a closely held corporation and sometimes spend money on corporate expenses personally? These costs may wind up being non-deductible both by an officer and the corporation unless proper steps are taken. This […]
Getting a New Business Off The Ground: How Start-Up Expenses Are Handled On Your Tax Return
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, government officials are seeing a large increase in the number of new businesses being launched. From June 2020 through June 2021, the U.S. Census Bureau reports that business applications are up 18.6%. The Bureau measures this by the number of businesses applying for an Employer Identification Number. Entrepreneurs often don’t know […]
Who in a Small Business Can Be Hit With the “Trust Fund Recovery Penalty?”
Do you own or manage a business with employees? There’s a harsh tax penalty that you could be at risk for paying personally. It’s called the “Trust Fund Recovery Penalty.” This penalty applies to the Social Security and income taxes required to be withheld by a business from its employees’ wages. Because taxes are considered […]
Eligible Businesses: Claim the Employee Retention Tax Credit
The Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) is a valuable tax break. It was extended and modified by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The ERTC was enacted in March of 2021. Here’s a rundown of the rules. Background Back in March of 2020, Congress originally enacted the ERTC in the CARES Act to encourage employers […]
THF Wins Working Well Weight Loss Challenge
THF won the Working Well 12-week weight loss Jackpot Challenge through Healthy Wage. Working Well is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to provide resources, information, education, and events to improve the well-being of the community’s workforce. Working Well, Inc. partnered with Healthy Wage to provide a 12-week weight loss Jackpot Challenge. 15 teams of […]
