The Impact of COVID-19 on Small Business Taxes: What You Need to Know

There is no question that we are all trying to survive (and, more importantly, thrive) in a time of constant change, adaptation, and oftentimes confusion. Let us take one thing off your plate and minimize any confusion you may have about new laws affecting small business taxes. There are a handful of changes stemming from [...]

By |2020-12-08T17:03:11-07:00December 15th, 2020|Current News|Comments Off on The Impact of COVID-19 on Small Business Taxes: What You Need to Know

Explaining the Qualified Business Income Deduction

Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, there is potentially a 20 percent deduction for qualified business income from a qualified trade or business operated directly or through a pass-through entity. It is important to talk with a trusted tax accountant in Fort Collins to understand what that means for your business. According to the [...]

By |2019-11-21T11:12:26-07:00March 15th, 2019|Current News|0 Comments

Form 1040 Has Been Updated. Your Fort Collins Tax Accountant Provides Details

Form 1040, which many taxpayers use to file their returns, has been modified. This Fort Collins tax accountant is happy to report that it is much shorter. Now fitting on the front and back of half a sheet of paper, it is roughly the size of a postcard. Key Considerations with New Form 1040 As [...]

By |2019-11-21T11:12:26-07:00February 25th, 2019|Current News|0 Comments

What to Look for in an Accountant

The skill and integrity of your accountant are very important. The work that they perform and the guidance they provide has a direct impact on your financial wellbeing, and your financial wellbeing plays a major role in the quality of life that you enjoy. Consequently, it is critical that when looking for an accountant in Fort [...]

By |2019-11-21T11:12:26-07:00October 26th, 2018|Current News|0 Comments

Fort Collins Tax Accountant Sheds Light on IRS Phishing Scams

You’ve received an email that appears to be from the IRS requesting that you provide them with confidential information. Should you send them what they’ve asked for? As a Fort Collins tax accountant that has seen many of these kinds of requests, we can tell you that you definitely should not. The IRS makes it [...]

By |2019-11-21T11:12:26-07:00September 25th, 2018|Current News|0 Comments

Misconceptions About Filing Tax Extensions: Fort Collins CPA Dispels 6 Common Myths

There are many reasons to file an income tax extension. Whether you are missing key information or are away from home during tax season, you have the right to request extra time to complete and submit your return. However, there are several misconceptions about tax extensions that create hesitation for people looking to file. Below [...]

By |2019-11-21T11:12:26-07:00August 27th, 2018|Current News|0 Comments

Fort Collins Business Accountant Shares Advice on Partnership Taxation

Ensuring that the individuals who are involved in a partnership pay the required amount of taxes can be a challenge. In fact, partnership tax law is the most complicated part of the tax code. As a leading Fort Collins business accountant, we encourage people to be fully informed about how participating in a partnership affects [...]

By |2019-11-21T11:12:26-07:00July 24th, 2018|Current News|0 Comments

Insights on the Sale of Personal Residence Capital Gain Exclusion from Your Fort Collins Tax Accountant

People who have owned the same home for many years may not know that the rules regarding taxation of gains and the personal residence exclusion changed in the late 1990s. Prior to that time, there were strict regulations regarding proceeds from the sale of a home. This included having to reinvest the money in the [...]

By |2019-11-21T11:12:26-07:00June 14th, 2018|Current News|0 Comments

4 Strategies for Making Next Year’s Tax Season a Snap

The arrival of tax season can be stressful. This is especially true if you have put off thinking about taxes since you filed last year’s return. As a trusted tax accountant in Fort Collins, we frequently remind our clients that the best way to reduce your stress and ensure that no important details are overlooked [...]

By |2019-11-21T11:12:26-07:00May 16th, 2018|Current News|0 Comments

What You Need to Know About the 2018 Tax Reform

With the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in place, it is important to get the most up-to-date information on filing your tax returns. Taxes and personal finances can be overwhelming, but Shaw & Associates, your trusted Fort Collins tax accountant, wants to make it simple for you. There are a number of changes to [...]

By |2019-11-21T11:12:26-07:00April 26th, 2018|Current News|0 Comments
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