Business Tax Preparation: 3 To-Do Items to Close Your Small Business

December 17, 2020 | Indiana

Many small businesses have been negatively impacted in 2020, and Indiana businesses are no exception. Edgewater CPA Group witnessed the closing of many longstanding Indiana businesses, such as the Butler-Tarkington hardware store owner who closed up shop after 43 years in business. Costumes by Margie closed after 50 years in business. Moreover, restaurants, hairdressers, and movie theaters have also been hit hard due to the pandemic. If your small business closed permanently this year, here are three things you need to do for your final business tax preparation.1. File Your Final Tax ReturnThe IRS requires final tax reporting, as does the Indiana Department of Revenue, along with the satisfaction of tax debt upon the close of your business. The tax and reporting requirements can be cumbersome, and mistakes can be costly. Here are the final tax return requirements for your business tax preparation.Sole proprietors. File a final Schedule C. Note: Schedule C … Continued

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What the IRS Tax-Filing Extension Means for You

April 28, 2020 | Indianapolis

In the light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the IRS has extended the due date for filing taxes to July 15. This gives businesses and individuals an additional 90 days to file and pay their 2019 taxes. At Edgewater CPA Group, we’re happy to do tax preparation for small businesses to make sure you have all the needed documentation in order by the new filing deadline. Here’s what you need to know about this extension.

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Year-End Tax Prep Steps You Can Take Now

December 1, 2019 | Fort Wayne

Whether you’re a small business or freelancer, it’s important to start preparing for tax season early. At Edgewater CPA Group, we know that springtime can get pretty busy, so take some time now to make sure that you’re prepared and organized for what’s ahead as you file your 2019 taxes. 

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Freelancer? Here’s How You Can Pay Income Tax.

November 7, 2019 | Fort Wayne

The freelancing life offers many benefits: flexible hours and no boss lurking over your shoulder, just to name a couple. But being self-employed also comes with some added pressures. Things that were once taken care of by your employer now fall on your plate. Paying your income taxes, for example. Fortunately, Edgewater CPA Group is ready to help you take the guesswork out of this important part of freelancing. Here’s how you can make sure you’re set up to pay income tax as a freelancer. 

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