September, 2013
Dawson Masthead
Greetings!

The end of summer is quickly approaching and we all look forward to cooler days. It is also time to start your tax planning, while there is still time before year-end. We hope that you enjoy this edition of our newsletter and, as always, if you have any specific questions or issues, please contact us.
Vacation Home
Summer may be over, but ski season is just around the corner. If you're thinking of buying a vacation home in the mountains and renting it out, or perhaps using it yourself as well, there may be tax consequences you haven't considered. Here's what you need to know. Read More
moving office
If you moved due to a change in your job or business location, or because you started a new job or business, you may be able to deduct your reasonable moving expenses. Wondering if you can deduct your moving expenses? Keep reading to find out. Read More
Retirement
Of all the retirement plans available to small business owners, the SIMPLE IRA plan is the easiest to set up and least expensive to manage. Learn more about SIMPLE IRA plans for your business. Read More

TAX DUE DATES 

 

September 10

Employees Who Work for Tips - If you received $20 or more in tips during August, report them to your employer. You can use Form 4070.

 

September 16 

Individuals - Make a payment of your 2013 estimated tax if you are not paying your income tax for the year through withholding (or will not pay in enough tax that way). Use Form 1040-ES. This is the third installment date for estimated tax in 2013.

Corporations - File a 2012 calendar year income tax return (Form 1120 or 1120-A) and pay any tax due. This due date applies only if you made a timely request for an automatic 6-month extension.

S corporations - File a 2012 calendar year income tax return (Form 1120S) and pay any tax due. This due date applies only if you made a timely request for an automatic 6-month extension. Provide each shareholder with a copy of Schedule K-1 (Form 1120S) or a substitute Schedule K-1.

Partnerships - File a 2012 calendar year income tax return (Form 1065). This due date applies only if you were given an additional 5-month extension. Provide each shareholder with a copy of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065) or a substitute Schedule K-1.

Corporations - Deposit the third installment of estimated income tax for 2013. A worksheet, Form 1120-W, is available to help you make an estimate of your tax for the year.

Employers - Nonpayroll withholding. If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments in August.

Employers - Social Security, Medicare, and withheld income tax. If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments in August.
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Sincerely,
Linda Dawson 
Dawson & Associates
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