September 2016
Learning that you are a victim of identity theft can be a stressful event, and you may not be aware that someone has stolen your identity. In many cases, the IRS may be the first to let you know you're a victim of ID theft after you try to file your taxes. Here's what you need to know.

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If you use your car for business, you can deduct your car expenses. Find out which receipts and records you need to keep and which deduction method gives you the best tax advantage.

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Tax planning is a process of looking at various tax options to determine when, whether, and how to conduct business and personal transactions so that taxes are eliminated or considerably reduced. This guide presents you with some essential strategies for small business tax planning.

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Tax breaks for charitable giving aren't limited to individuals; your small business can benefit from them as well. If you own a small to medium size business and are committed to giving back to the community through charitable giving, here's what you should know.

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Spring is a great time to tidy up that growing mountain of financial papers and tax documents cluttering your home and office. Use these guidelines to figure out what you need to keep and what you can throw away.

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TAX DUE DATES 

September 12

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 15

Individuals - Make a payment of your 2016 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 2016.
Corporations - File a 2015 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 2015 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 2015 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 2016. 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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