The W-2's Confusing Cousin
Receiving a Schedule K-1 for the first time can feel like getting a tax form written in another language.
Most people assume it works like a W-2, but it does not. A W-2 reports wages you earned as an employee. A K-1 reports your share of business activity as an owner.…
The IRS's 20% Coupon
So, what is the qualified business income deduction?
In plain English, the Qualified Business Income deduction, also called the Section 199A deduction, allows eligible business owners to potentially deduct up to 20% of qualified business profit before calculating federal income tax. That is the Section 199A deduction explained simply: if you…
The S-Corp Domino Effect
Your S-Corp return is the first domino of tax season. If Form 1120-S is late, incomplete, or wrong, your personal tax return may also be late, incomplete, or wrong because your Schedule K-1 flows into your individual return. And yes, the late filing penalty 1120-S can be painful because it is…