The Small Business Tax Help Blog

Question: What is the best way for me to build some business credit?

I just got my tax id number from the irs, and I also have a state sales tax number. Im trying to become a reseller of computer parts that i plan to purchase from a wholesale company. My personal credit history is one of the worst in america. How can i get approved for anything to start building credit for my business? Whats the cheapest way, and fastest? I tried years ago to apply for an office depot card with a previous business, but they declined me cause my business had no credit. If i cant get an offie depot card, then what can i do? By the way I have a sole proprietor business.

Answer: Incorporate. As silly as it seems, an incorporated business that has no connection to an individual tends to have greater credibility than someone who is directly connected to his company (e.g. a sole proprietor)

Once you are incorporated, getting business credit is fairly easy. Just show that you have been in business for about 6 to 8 months.. a year is even better. And then give them a ball park estimate as to what you do in gross reciepts every year and you should have no problem with getting business credit.

Firms get credit for hiring

As Clark County struggles with a high jobless rate, leaders in Washington state government are urging companies to hire laid-off workers under a new federal program that offers employers tax credits worth thousands of dollars. Passed by Congress in March, the federal Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act makes two new tax benefits available to employers who hire certain previously …

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Question: First time home buyer: how to get interest payments back monthly instead of once a year?

Hello:

Just about to buy my first home which is very exciting!
Since I’ll be be paying close to $3,000 in interest/$1,000 in real estate taxes a month and I would like to keep my monthly income as high as possible I would like to tweak the W-4 withholding allowance so less taxes are being withheld. There are a number of calculators on the internet, but none of them seem to be applicable specially for mortgage interest (and real estate taxes).

How can I go about this?

Thanks!

Answer: see your personal director where you work and fill out a new W-4 withholding form. There is a worksheet to help you figure out how much to withhold.

If I remember, each one is worth $25 less withheld and you can claim up to 99. However, remember, if you underestimate your Tax Withholding, the IRS can fine you.

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Question: Are taxes withheld and reported on W2 for employee stock options?

When exercising employee stock options, are taxes automatically withheld by the employer and reported on the w-2 so therefore no 1099-B needs to be filled out. It looks like I overreported withholding in 2005 according to the IRS and it appears because I doubled up the withholding for the stock exercise.

Thanks

Answer: Stock options don’t go on Form W-2. If you exercise an option and then sell the stock, a 1099 will be cut showing the proceeds. It’s up to you to keep track of the profit and file Schedule D to work out the taxes.

If you are given a negotiable option — one that can be sold on the open market — THAT would go on your W-2 as ordinary compensation. When you exercised the option it would be handled as any other option. That type of option is very rare indeed.

Special rules apply for restricted stock options. If you’ve been granted this type of option, consult with a tax pro.

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Question: W-4, how do I know I am having enough money withheld?

I just started a new job and claimed 1 on my W-4. My husband farms and we have one child. At my old job I claimed zero. The reasoning for this I was because I was paid commission that the business didn’t withhold tax from. By claiming zero I had hopes in covering the tax I would owe no the commission.

Today I received my first pay check and next to nothing was withheld. That makes me nervous as I would rather have a tax return than have to pay in. Any advice?

Answer: Turbotax.com has a Paycheck Withholding calculator to help you with this.

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Question: what will happen to tax refund?

My boyfriend made 14,000 last year on a independent contractor with no withholdings, on his tax return he said that they withheld 1167. what will happen to him? will he get his tax return? i told him they might not send it, i just want him to see other advices

Answer: In about 12 to 18 months he’ll get a bill from the IRS for about $3,650 for the taxes that he actually owes plus the non-existent withholding. Tack on about an additional $1,000 or so for penalties and interest for late payment. The IRS may tack on another 20% if they want to play hardball on this one.

If he amends his return by April 15th and pays the $3,650 that should end the issue. If he doesn’t, it’s time to drop this dishonest loser.

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