APRIL 25TH, 2008
By CPA SAM
Q. Is there a calculator that would help someone determine how much estimated payments I can make since I am self-employed?
A. Unfortunately, there is no easy-to-use tool for calculating self-employment liability for estimated payments. Because the self-employed have to match Social Security and Medicare, yet get a credit for it above the line on the 1040, the actually liability is much more complicated to determine.
The number you would start with is based on last year’s tax liability. This is determined by your accountant when you complete your 1040 form and associated schedules. Essentially, you can split last year’s liability into Read more »
MARCH 14TH, 2008
By CPA SAM
Q. What about this tax rebate everyone is talking about? Is it real? How do I know how much I will receive?
A. It seems like everyone is excited about the prospect of getting money from the government. The IRS has begun issuing lots of guidance on exactly how to go about getting your share of this payment. Because this topic is so complex, I will discuss in two parts. Today, you get the first section.
The most important component is that you must file a Tax Year 2007 tax return in order to receive your payment. That means even seniors must file a return even if they normally fall below the filing threshhold. The IRS made the Free File system available for this class of citizen. Other stipulations include Read more »