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Does a Foreign Entity Need a U.S. Identification Number?

Article Highlights: Foreign Entities Conducting Business in the U.S. U.S. Address Applying for an EIN By Telephone EIN Online By Fax or Mail Updating EIN Information It is mandatory for foreign entities that are conducting business in the United States to have an Employer Identification

What Income Is Taxable?

Article Highlights: What is Taxable Income Section 61(a) of the Internal Revenue Code No 1099 Cash Sales Reselling Sports and Concert Tickets Crowdfunding On-line Garage Sales The answer to the question “what income is taxable?” can have some surprising outcomes, and this article explores some

How Much Income Would You Give Up to Work Remotely?

The seismic shift toward remote work has become a game-changer, with profound implications for personal finances. According to Stanford University economist Nicholas Bloom, remote work is not only altering the way we work but also reshaping our financial dynamics. Let's delve into the compelling incentives

Understanding Self-Employment Tax

Article Highlights: Self-Employment Tax Exemptions From Self-Employment Tax Occasional Income Computing the Self-Employment Tax Farm and Non-Farm Optional Methods Foreign Earned Income Self-employment (SE) tax is a tax consisting of Social Security and Medicare taxes primarily for individuals who work for themselves. It is like

E-File Mandate – Reporting of Cash Payments Over $10,000

Facebook: Starting Jan. 1, 2024, businesses are required to electronically file (e-file) Form 8300, Report of Cash Payments Over $10,000, instead of filing a paper return. This new requirement follows final regulations amending e-filing rules for information returns, including Forms 8300. Article Highlights: Reason for Form 8300 E-File

1099-K Reporting Threshold Last Minute Change

Article Highlights: 1099-K Reporting. Third-party Settlement Organizations. American Rescue Plan of 2021 Mandated Reporting Threshold. Delayed Implementation 2023 Threshold 2024 Planned Phase-in Threshold Following feedback from taxpayers, tax professionals and payment processors and to reduce taxpayer confusion, the Internal Revenue Service has announced a delay of

IRS Expands Requirement to E- File Information Returns Starting in 2024

Article Highlights: New Lower threshold for e-filing information returns Why the e-filing mandate? What is an Information Return? Other affected filings Corrected information returns Noncompliance Penalties Waivers IRS Portal Businesses, whether operating as a corporation, partnership, or a sole proprietorship, have been required to electronically