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I know I will have to try part time first and build a business, because I have to work, but how would I go about getting started? I love planning parties, always have, birthdays, baby showers just about anything, so please any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

I recently filed 2008 tax return electronically on my own, and made a big error resulting in owing taxes (only $26 bucks) and I wasn’t entitled to any tax refund although I should have been
I re-did my taxes on a 1040ez form and realized what I did wrong. Now, I want to submit an amended 1040x form in, but it is very confusing to fill out
Can I take an amended tax form to a tax preperation place (H&R Block, etc) Or do I have to do it myself?

I entered a bill in quickbooks that has accts rec invoices attached to it. Our owner wrote the check for the bill but did not link the two so it still looks like it needs to be paid. How can I link them without messing up the accts rec already created?

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Someone told me that “audits” are usually reserved for those who have very very suspicious income exclusions and are usually for those making at least $35K per year.
Any truth?

When I filed my taxes RAL was denied because I owed IRS the took my whole federal I did not pay for my tax preperation
I didn’t have the money because I was denied will I get refund on emerald card?

I need to change a deposit date in Quickbooks under a customer that was entered in wrong. The deposit was already “made” (or showing up as such) in Quickbooks but the date is wrong. How can I do this? Thanks!

A business can be compared to a tree. First of all a seed is planted, and then it is watered everyday for a year or so till it grows into a nice big tree with fruits and flowers. Starting a business is quite similar, however it needs more careful planning. Many people want to start a business and see it turn into a success story. In fact owning a successful business is a dream most college kids and young executives harbor. But this is where you have to face reality and understand that starting a business from a scratch is not child’s play or any sort of game. There is also a lot of difference between starting a business and making it a success in today’s advanced global market. A multitude of new business ventures fail every year because the people who start them lack strong planning or vision.
Starting a business means that you should get a clear understanding of why certain businesses succeed while others fail. You need to understand what you will get out of the business in tangible forms like market share and greater recognition, money to pay bills and to afford luxury, financial security etc. you should take a closer look at the problems that can have an adverse affect on your business and try to understand profit and loss ratio. If you identify the worse scenarios before actually starting a business then this shall work in your favor.
Before starting a business there are certain questions that you may need to answer. One of the main questions that you need to answer most importantly is what legal form will you adhere to when starting a business. Though this may sound like an unimportant question, especially if your business happens to be a small one. But what you need to understand is that the legal form you decide on affects tax payments, company investments and personal financial security.
When you formulate a plan of action before starting a business, you should come out with something original but not too whacky. It is really important to plan right. This provides you with an insight on how much capital is required, the amount of capital you actually have, what are the markets, what would be your sales plans, the niche, strength, USP of the business etc. details on implementation with future perspective on market changes should also be incorporated in the plan. An investment breakup should be made according to the salary for the team, space rent etc.
Starting a business means that you might need a loan to buy office furniture, pay overheads or loan to buy machinery. Therefore your objectives and targets must be clear. If you can achieve your goals in a business year, then profit made should be used to pay off your debts and the rest should be reserved for reinvestment in the business. This will ensure that the business is kept running. Starting a business may bring about a lot of stressful situations for you. Therefore a disaster management backup should be created in cases of emergency.
Those who plan smartly before starting a business are the ones who play well.

A disturbing trend is emerging from the IRS– they are targeting more and more small businesses for examination (audits). According to a Syracuse University study, the IRS has increased audits on small businesses 41% since 2005. The IRS is getting bolder, more aggressive, and small businesses are losing. But did you know that good records can save your hide in an IRS audit, and sometimes even “pay” you back? This article explains how. The worst part of all this is the IRS’ increasing use of the 6694 and 6695 penalties, which are applicable to professional preparers who the IRS has deemed as having “overstepped their bounds”. Even ethical preparers are afraid of getting hit with this penalty, so preparers are more and more reluctant to take deductions for their clients, even legitimate ones. These penalties apply even if a client doesn’t pay their bill– just the fact that a preparer intended to charge the client is enough. The best remedy for this is just plain old good record keeping. Moving to a completely electronic method of bookkeeping is the key. Scanning receipts, entering transactions in Quickbooks, and keeping an adequate paper trail are the key to success in an IRS audit.Deductions that are harder to substantiate, such as mileage logs, should be kept on a computer and have back-up, such as copies of google maps or Mapquest driving directions. The IRS likes to question mileage deductions because they know that people tend to keep poor records of their mileage. The deduction for mileage is such a great one, too– it is as if the IRS is giving away free gas to those who keep good records. Case in point:If your vehicle gets 18MPG, then the 2008 IRS standard mileage deduction of 50.5 cents/mile will give you $9 in tax deductions for every gallon of gas you buy! (Just multiply 18 miles/gallon times 0.505 dollars/mile!) This means that at even the lowest combined Federal and State tax the IRS is paying for your gas! All you need for this free gas is an IRS conforming mileage log! -MileageWiz WebsiteI recommend a good mileage-tracking software like MileageWiz or an actual mileage tracking device like Mileage Logger.The Mileage Logger is about half the size of a dollar bill and plugs into your vehicle?s lighter power adapter. The device uses the power of GPS to calculate and record trip distance. This information is transmitted to the company website through cellular networks. The mileage report is then accessible on the web using a secure user name and password. -SBTV.comKeeping good records saves money, saves time, and in the case of the mileage deduction, may even pay you back! So help your business and your tax preparer by keeping good records and tracking your mileage and other business expenses. You’ll be glad you did!

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