
Closing your sole proprietorship involves more than just shutting the doors. Understanding the tax implications is crucial. In our latest blog post, we break down the key considerations when shutting down your business, from asset sales to tax strategies.

When taxpayers file a joint tax return, both spouses are jointly and severally liable for the entire tax due. However, there’s an exception if fraud is involved, allowing tax liability to be appropriately allocated. In a recent case, a husband sought Innocent Spouse Relief after his ex-wife filed their 2016 tax return without his knowledge, deducting significant unreimbursed employee business expenses. Despite meeting several conditions for relief, the tax court denied his request, emphasizing the importance of reviewing tax returns before filing. This case highlights that ignorance of return contents cannot shield one from liability.

As tax season comes to a close, many taxpayers can finally relax after filing their returns. However, some may realize they made errors or omissions that need correcting. If you find yourself in this situation, don’t panic – there are steps you can take to fix your mistakes and potentially avoid costly penalties.

The Internal Revenue Service is back with its hand out, pleading for over $100 billion in new funding from Congress. This comes despite the agency receiving a massive $60 billion cash infusion just last year from the Inflation Reduction Act.

Closing your sole proprietorship or single-member LLC? Understanding the tax implications is crucial. Selling your business assets triggers various tax considerations, including special rules for real estate, different tax treatment for various assets, and non-compete agreement payments taxed as ordinary income. Navigating these tax implications requires careful planning. We’re here to help at IRSProb.com