Posts Tagged“taxes”

Planning to save: How to prepare for the year-end

As the old saying goes, there are only two things certain in life, death and… Yeah, you know the rest. While it might be impossible to avoid taxes, there are most certainly ways that you can plan and increase your after-tax returns. We’re not talking about anything that’s illegal here either, or anything that would be deemed as borderline. Any reputable accountant, with Steve Pybrum being a prime example, will provide suggestions to clients on how to use the country’s tax code properly and effectively. To give a better idea of what we mean, we’ll now go through some of…

Indirect Taxes Paid by Canadians are Likely to Increase

Like most Canadians, you are probably just fine with paying your fare share of taxes, bit no one wants to pay more than they are required to by law. Indirect taxes are sometimes difficult to “see” because consumers don’t pay them directly and often don’t even realize they are footing the bill. For this reason, it is always a good idea to get professional advice from a certified general accountant like Heather Weber to understand how you can reduce this tax burden. What are indirect taxes? The basic distinction between direct and indirect taxes is that direct taxes are applied…

Do Your Taxes Keep You up at Night? 

  Many things may keep you awake at night, things ranging from your kids to your job. That said finances oftentimes make such a list too. If you’ve had your bank account etc. keeping you up at night, are you doing anything about it? Unfortunately, many Americans are living paycheck to paycheck (countless others even going without a paycheck). As a result, they have to wonder at times how they will make it just to the next week or even day. One area of financial consternation for many people is their taxes. Whether they currently owe the Internal Revenue Service…

Are Your Taxes Leaving You Taxed Out?

When it comes to doing your taxes, do you feel a little taxed out when all is said and done? If so, you’re definitely not alone. As the old saying goes, the only two things guaranteed in life are death and taxes. With that wonderful thought in mind, are you having trouble getting your taxes done on time? If done on time, are you now getting heat from the IRS? For far too many individuals, tax season is nothing to celebrate. Start and Finish Early Even though it may be too late for this past year’s taxes, getting a start…

Taxes for the Self Employed: Staying in Compliance with Tax Law

Photo by CC user 9731367@N02 on Flickr Being self-employed comes with a host of advantages. You get to be in charge, call the shots, and determine the level of your success. However, to whom much is given, much is required. As an entrepreneur or small business owner, you will be responsible for a lot of different tasks – including paying your taxes. Unlike filing taxes through an employer, as an owner of a business, you’re responsible for a lot more when it comes to paying taxes for the self employed. Know Your Responsibilities It is imperative to have a clear…