Tax Preparation Services for Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) 26 January 2025 by Mitch Helfer

At CPA Miami, we have built a reputation as trusted experts in tax preparation services for Limited Liability Companies (LLCs). With years of experience and a proven track record, we are the go-to resource for businesses seeking accurate, compliant, and strategic tax solutions. Here’s how our unparalleled expertise can help your business thrive. Expert Insights into LLC Taxation LLCs offer... Read More

S Corporation Tax Returns: Income Tax Filing Requirements: Form 1120S 19 January 2025 by Mitch Helfer

Filing your 2024 S corporation tax return on time is crucial. Otherwise, missing the March 15, 2025 deadline can therefore result in significant penalties. This guide will help you understand your obligations and ensure you’re on track to file your S corporation income tax return on time. Key Income Tax Filing Deadline for S Corporations S corporations must file your... Read More

The Importance of Filing Your Taxes: A Guide for Unfiled Tax Returns 01 June 2024 by Mitch Helfer

Why Filing Your Taxes Matters Stop IRS penalties for late filing and late payments. The longer you delay, the more these penalties can add up. In addition, interest accrues on any unpaid tax from the due date of the return until the date of payment. File as soon as possible to minimize these extra costs. Protecting Your Refund If you’re... Read More

Is the IRS really closed for business? 20 January 2018 by Mitch Helfer

The federal government shut down at midnight Friday (January 19) after the Senate failed to pass a continuing spending resolution that would have funded the government going forward.  The shutdown started nine days before the Jan. 29 scheduled start of tax season, and it is unclear how tax season will be affected. During the last federal government shutdown, in 2013, the... Read More

Choosing Your Tax Representative 19 January 2017 by Mitch Helfer

This year, choosing the “right” Tax Preparer is perhaps one of the most important decisions you’ll make when preparing your taxes. Tax preparers see a lot of personal information from their clients. Each year we see more and more taxpayers who suffer financially because they made a “poor” choice in choosing a tax preparer. Now, more than ever, the IRS... Read More

How to Deduct Meals, Travel and Entertainment Expenses 19 January 2017 by Mitch Helfer

You might be asking yourself, how do I deduct expenses for travel, meals and entertainment on my tax return? The answer to this question may not be as difficult as you may think. To begin, the rules simply say that you can take a tax deduction for any business related expense that is ordinary and necessary. In other words, the... Read More

12 Things You Need to Know About the IRS Audit 31 July 2016 by Mitch Helfer

This year we compiled a list of perhaps the most important things you need to know about getting audited by the IRS. The “good news” is that IRS office examinations are perhaps at an all time low. The “bad news” is that there are perhaps more examinations than ever but most of the examinations are done by getting a letter from... Read More

IRS Form 1099 MISC Filing Due Date February 1st 25 January 2016 by Mitch Helfer

Are you a business owner? Did you engage the services of an independent contractor and pay him or her more than $599 in 2015? Are you paying rent? Have you paid an attorney? You may need to prepare and send Form 1099-MISC before February 1st.The due date for filing the return with the IRS is February 29, 2016. The IRS... Read More

What is the Obama Care Penalty for 2014 for Not Having Health Insurance? 26 January 2015 by Mitch Helfer

Obama Care’s individual mandate requires that most Americans obtained health insurance by 2014 or pay a tax penalty (the Obama Care Penalty for 2014). The individual mandate went into effect January 1st, 2014 and continues each year. The penalty for not having coverage will be paid on your Federal Income Tax Returns for each full month you or a family... Read More

IRS Adopts “Taxpayer Bill of Rights” – Taxpayer Rights 14 June 2014 by Mitch Helfer

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) this week announced the adoption of the Taxpayer Bill of Rights.  For the most part, there’s really nothing new here. The IRS does not necessarily have the “final word”. The Taxpayer Bill of Rights gives taxpayers certain taxpayer rights to challenge the decisions made by the IRS that impact their tax obligations and payment of... Read More