by Leif Jensen | Oct 16, 2024 | Taxes |
The primary purpose of estimated taxes is to provide the government with a steady stream of revenue throughout the year. This system helps taxpayers avoid large bills at the end of the year by requiring them to contribute as they earn income. By making regular...
by Leif Jensen | Oct 14, 2024 | Taxes |
To calculate estimated taxes, individuals must estimate their total tax liability for the year, including self-employment tax and individual income tax. They then divide this amount by four to determine the quarterly payment amounts. The IRS provides Form 1040-ES for...
by Leif Jensen | Oct 9, 2024 | Taxes |
The U.S. tax system operates on a pay-as-you-earn basis, requiring taxes to be paid as income is received. For employees, employers typically manage this through withholding. However, for those without automatic withholding, such as the self-employed, estimated tax...
by Leif Jensen | Sep 23, 2024 | Taxes |
If you file your U.S. tax return late, you may face two primary penalties: the late filing penalty and the late payment penalty. The late filing penalty is 5% of the unpaid taxes for each month or part of a month that your return is late, up to a maximum of 25%. If...
by Leif Jensen | Sep 18, 2024 | Taxes |
IRS updates draft version of Form 1099-DA, Digital Asset Proceeds From Broker Transactions; requests comments on form planned for 2025 The Internal Revenue Service today posted an early draft of the updated Form 1099-DA, which is the form for brokers to report certain...
by Leif Jensen | Sep 11, 2024 | Taxes |
Normally, the passive loss rules bar deducting rental real estate losses. But there are two exceptions. The first is for real estate professionals who spend more than 50% of their working hours and over 750 hours each year materially participating in real estate as...
