Defining employment status: A guide to distinguishing between employees and independent contractors.
Small Business Tips

Review and highlights of the Creative Heart Conference, focusing on insights and takeaways.

Contacting state tax departments regarding sales tax questions: resources and preparation tips.

Determining if you need to issue a 1099 for your babysitter or nanny based on IRS guidelines for household employees.
Steps to obtain a tax transcript from the IRS, including online and mail options for different transcript types.
Understanding the difference between tax deductions and tax credits and how each affects your tax liability.
Explaining what tax deductions are, how they work, and common examples to maximize your tax savings.
Guidelines on deducting job search expenses on your taxes, including eligibility and limitations under IRS rules.
Strategies to reduce or remove common IRS tax penalties, including late payment and filing penalties.
Distinguishing between a hobby and a business for tax purposes and the implications for your tax filings.