Archive for Category: Taxes

What is Section 1244?

As a business, there are many different parts of the tax code that you need to understand in order to avoid issues. One of those is Section 1244. Section 1244 is known as the small business stock provision, and it allows shareholders of specific small businesses the ability to...

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4 Tax Season Tips for Small Businesses

Preparing for tax season can be overwhelming, even if you are working with an experienced accounting services company like MKS&H. However, putting time and effort into planning and preparing for the filing process can rapidly streamline things and make sure that you are getting all of the deductions that...

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5 Tax Tips for Self-Employed Individuals

In today’s world, workers in the gig economy and freelancing are more common than ever. However, are you really on the hook for paying taxes when you deliver a few pizzas on a Friday night? Do you have an obligation to file and report the income if you are...

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How the American Rescue Plan Affects Form 1099-K

The American Rescue Plan brought many different changes to businesses, and one of the things that is changing is the Form 1099-K reporting threshold for third-party settlement organizations. The old rule, which remained the rule for the 2020 and 2021 tax years, centered around a $20,000 minimum per 200...

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So when are my taxes due?

Recognizing that the current tax season continues to be a tough time for many people due to the unusual circumstances related to the COVID pandemic, the IRS announced last week that the tax deadline for individual taxpayers was automatically extended from April 15, 2021 to May 17, 2021. This...

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