We at Houston B&J Bookkeeping enjoying sharing ways for you to make the most of your money. Your tax return estimate is one of the best perks of the year, should you be lucky enough to get one. But if you can’t wait to see how large your check will be, there are options. To […]
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We at Houston B&J Bookkeeping love warning you about tax scams and have more to share. In short, tax identity theft can occur when someone uses your personal info to file a phony tax return and collect your return. This includes information such as your Social Security number, birthday, and more. It also can occur […]
We have recently discussed 5 Non Monetary Deductions For Your Tax Return and were wondering about those of you who may not have to file a tax return. Is it worth the effort and money, should you choose to hire a bookkeeper or accountant to help? While there is no one solid answer on whether […]
We love helping you make or save money during tax time and previously discussed 5 Must Deduct Items for Your Business. This was chock full of deductions and credits for business owners and even the self employed. But what if you are a regular paycheck earning guy or gal? What if you need some extra […]
We’ve previously shared The 5 Must Deduct Items for Your Business and thought we would expand by sharing tips for tax returns for restaurant owners. Despite the many expenses that can come with working in the food industry, restaurant owners are eligible to take advantage of a number of tax strategies. These deductions can help […]
We have recently discussed The Best Financial New Year’s Resolutions but with tax time looming, we’ve decided to switch gears. Being a business owner requires learning everything about your company from top to bottom. When the topic of your business tax return pops up, can you honestly say you know everything or even enough about […]
The deadline to file your federal tax return has come and gone. For those of you who ended up owing money, it can be a brutal time which will take a few paychecks to recover from. Even those of you who got a refund but still understand that it’s just the IRS giving you some […]
Sick of paying your taxes every year? So are a lot of people, and especially corporations. Presidential candidates have promised to bring those companies back, but we were wondering how many of them there are and were surprised at the results. What we thought were tried and true American companies no longer seem to be […]
Did you know the regular American spends about 16 hours on average completing their tax return? Given the average tax payer earns about $25 per hour (before paying those pesky taxes), this means they have spent about $400 in sweat equity on their taxes, and we know many who would rather work on their homes, […]
The deadline to file your federal income taxes is rapidly approaching, and for those who itemize deductions, own and operate a small business, or are a sole proprietorship, the gathering of tax records and receipts is crucial component. Regardless of whether filing using a paper return or filing online, this gathering of documents and receipts […]
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