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Could Your Not-for-Profit Organization’s Website have Tax Implications?

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

Anyone can access your organization’s website – even the IRS. Not only can anyone easily find it through an Internet search, it is now prominently displayed on the first page of your Form 990. As the IRS begins to scrutinize tax-exempt organizations more closely, it is likely examine your organization’s Web advertising and merchandising. (more…)

Do You Have a Business Pre-nup?

Monday, January 30th, 2012

No one enters a relationship wanting to get jilted. It’s true whether you’re entering a business together or a marriage together – and the consequences can be even more painful if you’re doing both at the same time. (more…)

Does New 1099 Reporting Affect You?

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

If your business has paid at least $600 in professional services or other payments in 2011, you may be subject to a new 1099 reporting requirement as you begin to file your 2011 taxes. (more…)

Selling Your Business? Moving Out of State Won’t Save Taxes

Friday, January 20th, 2012

If you’re considering selling your closely-held business, moving out of state may have crossed your mind as a way to avoid paying Ohio personal income tax on your gains. You might be surprised to learn that simply residing outside the State of Ohio won’t protect you from paying Ohio personal income tax on gains from selling your debt or equity in your business. (more…)

Filing a 990? Some Tax-Exempt Groups Receive a Deadline Extension

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

The IRS recently announced an extension until March 30, 2012, for tax-exempt organizations that normally have a January or February return filing deadline. (more…)

Surpise! Your Business Might Owe Retroactive Federal Unemployment Taxes

Wednesday, January 11th, 2012

Employers may surprised to find that they owe more federal taxes on employee wages than they expected for 2011 and they could continue to pay more in 2012. Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky and Pennsylvania are just a few of the 21 states that accepted a loan from the federal government for unemployment insurance that have outstanding balances on the loan – and as a result are collecting more federal unemployment taxes. (more…)

Thinking of Doing InvestOhio? Additional Guidance Released

Monday, January 9th, 2012

Approximately 70 percent of the $100 million in tax credits remain available for Ohio’s InvestOhio nonrefundable tax credit program. Through InvestOhio, Ohio you can invest in qualifying Ohio small businesses as an individual taxpayer. Then, you can receive a credit for 10 percent of the amount invested against their personal Ohio income tax if they meet certain requirements. (more…)

Is Your Business in the Crosshairs? Ohio Commerce Div. Examines Taxpayers for Unclaimed Funds

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012

Businesses that owe customers funds and are unable to contact them can face substantial penalties from the Ohio Department of Commerce if they don’t properly report these accounts. (more…)

Thinking of Gifting Money to Relatives? Late 2011 and Early 2012 May Be Best Timing

Wednesday, December 28th, 2011

If you’ve been considering making a monetary gift to your children or other relatives, you may want to make your gift well before December 31. And better yet, if you haven’t made any previous gifts in 2011, you can gift up to $13,000 in 2011 and follow up with a gift of up to $13,000 in early 2012. (more…)

PKV

Monday, November 1st, 2010

the useful ideas u provided do help the investigation for my company, thanks.

- Lucas