An S corporation is a business that elects to pass income, losses, deductions, and credits through to its shareholders for federal tax purposes. The S corporation generally doesn't pay income tax. Instead, the income passes through to the shareholders, who report it on their individual tax returns. To be treated as an S corporation, a business [...]
A sole proprietorship is a business owned and operated by one individual. The owner makes all the decisions and is responsible for running the business. Because the business and owner aren't separate, the owner is personally responsible for the business's debts and obligations. The owner should maintain separate business records as well. Sole proprietors report business [...]
This article was published by the IRS. The IRS has announced a new online tool to help taxpayers understand and resolve tax debt. The Tax Debt Help tool provides individuals and businesses with a simple, accessible way to explore payment options and identify next steps based on their situation. The tool is part of the IRS’s [...]
General overview of the most common differences between the federal and Massachusetts state tax treatment of corporate excise. Massachusetts generally follows the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) as currently in effect for Massachusetts corporate excise tax purposes. The following is a summary of the most common differences between the IRC and Massachusetts tax code for corporate excise [...]
FS-2026-02, Jan. 2026 This Fact Sheet provides answers to frequently asked questions about the implementation of Executive Order 14247, Modernizing Payments To and From America’s Bank Account. These FAQs are being issued to provide general information to taxpayers and tax professionals as expeditiously as possible. Accordingly, these FAQs may not address any particular taxpayer’s specific facts [...]
