This week’s question comes from Julian, a sole-proprietor. After being laid-off from my job, I have decided to open my own business as a sole proprietor. Where can I find due dates for tax payments and filings? Answer: Each year, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)...
Starting a new business can be an exciting and challenging time. Writing a business plan, picking a name, deciding how to finance, choosing a location, hiring your employees, and many more decisions can be stressful for entrepreneurs. If you’re starting a new...
This week’s question comes from Nikki, an LLC member. I am a member in an LLC. My neighbor is a member and receives a paycheck, but I’ve been told that I can’t receive a paycheck. Can an LLC member receive a paycheck from the LLC? Answer: For federal tax purposes, an...
This week’s question comes from Mark, a partner in a partnership. I’ve just been made a partner in a partnership. As an employee, I was participating in the company’s Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) plan. I’ve been told I can no longer participate. Can a partner...
This week’s question comes from Nicole, an office manager. Our business is formed as two entities, an S corporation and a partnership. We’re located in Massachusetts. Do I now need to withhold income tax on distributions to partners and S corporation shareholders?...
This week’s question comes from Carl, a partner in a partnership. I am an investor in a partnership and own a 25% interest as a partner. I also work for the business that the partnership owns. Can I be paid through payroll, have tax withheld, and receive a Form W-2?...
In TIR 08-8: Sales/Use Tax, Withholding and Administrative Changes Contained in Chapter 182 of the Acts of 2008, the Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) commented on the changes required by the new law. For withholding purposes, the law allows the DOR to require...
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