Here are 4 tips from the Louisiana Department of Revenue: 1. Keep documents secure Place paper documents in airtight containers and place up high. Scan important records such as tax returns, payroll records and insurance documents 2. Use paperless media and cloud storage Save electronic records to flash drive or upload to cloud storage 3. Document valuables and business equipment …
Tax experts say you should get your tax return filed with the IRS at least by early next week. Not only will you get your return faster, but there is a possibility of another government shutdown starting late next week. CNBC Personal Finance Writer, Darla Mercado, says there is already a lot of confusion among tax filers, even with the …
IGNORANCE ISN’T BLISS when it comes to the U.S. tax code. Failing to fill out your tax return correctly, even if you make an honest mistake, isn’t going to earn you immediate forgiveness from the Internal Revenue Service. “When you sign your tax return, you’re signing it (to say) that everything is accurate and true,” says Mark Jaeger, director of tax development at …
Private sector employment increased by a robust 227,000 jobs in October, according to payroll giant ADP, but small businesses are having a difficult time finding qualified employees to fill the open slots. Small businesses nevertheless added 29,000 jobs in October, including 7,000 in businesses with between one and 19 employees, and 22,000 in businesses with between 20 and 49 employees. …
