College students are making the most of the gig economy. The ability to sell stuff on Etsy or E-bay or make some extra cash using their vehicle with Uber or Lyft. Although these side gigs can result in some serious side income, they also can make tax obligations more difficult to navigate. Here are three reasons why: classification, withholding and different tax forms.
Self-employed? First quarterly tax payment due April 15, 2019.
Tax Day signifies a payment due date for more than just individual’s income tax returns. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) also expects payment of the first quarterly tax payment for 2019 on April 15.
IRS changes rules for tax penalties
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently expanded the penalty relief for taxpayers who owe taxes for the 2018 tax year. In the past, the agency would charge a penalty on taxpayers who failed to pay at least 90 percent of their tax obligation during the tax year. Employers generally take these tax payments as withholdings from the taxpayers’ paychecks paid directly to the IRS.
Tax surprises: Options for an unmanageable bill
Recent data shows that only 16 percent of United States taxpayers adjusted their withholdings after the new tax law passed. Without a change to one's withholding status, taxpayers could find themselves facing an unexpected tax bill this tax season.
IRS reminder: Overdue tax bill can lead to passport issues
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has a number of tools it can use to demand tax payment from taxpayers. Those who fail to make their payments can face additional fees and have the government take the money directly from their paycheck through levies. Another tool available to the IRS: they can limit your ability to travel.
Own foreign assets? Tips to protect your investment.
We live in a world where global investments are common. Flights can get us from country to country in a matter of hours. This ability to travel has resulted in the ability to become global citizens — putting large quantities of time and money in different countries.
Three tax questions to ask before the end of 2018
Taxpayers have a short time to take advantage of tax savings before the end of 2018. Before ringing in the New Year, consider the following:
New tax law takes a bite out of Cyber Monday
This time of year, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are in serious competition for retail shoppers. In the past, Cyber Monday has had one distinct advantage over Black Friday: a lower tax bill. Cyber Monday shoppers could often take advantage of a final bill that did not include state sales taxes.
Too little withholding can lead to big tax bill in 2019
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released another publication calling taxpayers to review their withholding status. The tip is a good one for taxpayers throughout the country. A failure to properly adjust one’s withholding status can result in a big tax surprise when filing one’s 2018 tax returns.
IRS reminds tax preparers to renew PTINs for 2019
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently reminded tax preparation professionals to renew their Preparer Tax Identification Numbers (PTINs) for 2019. The IRS states current PTINs expire on December 31, 2018.
