Common Tax Scams and Tips to Help Taxpayers Avoid Them

This article was published by the IRS. In recent years, tax schemes and scams have been on the rise. Con artists work year-round which means taxpayers must remain vigilant to avoid being victimized. Here are some tips to help people recognize and avoid some of the most common tax-related scams. Email phishing scams The IRS does [...]

Employment Taxes

As an employer, you do not need to register yourself for withholding to pay your own income taxes. If you expect to owe more than $400 in MA income tax, you are required to make individual estimated income payments. Rules are a little different for farmers and fishermen. You can find more information on the DOR [...]

Partnerships

If you have a business partner, this video is for you! A partnership is an arrangement between two or more persons to carry on a trade or business. Each person contributes money, property, labor, or skills, and expects to share in the profits and losses of the business. The partnership passes through any profits or losses [...]

Small Business Advertising and Marketing Costs May Be Tax Deductible

This article was published by the IRS. The tax law allows businesses to deduct expenses that help them bring in new customers and keep existing ones. These costs may include expenses for advertising and marketing. Here are some details about this valuable tax deduction that can help small businesses save money on their taxes. Advertising and [...]

Small Business Overview

Many small business owners in MA don't fully understand their tax responsibilities. This video will help teach small business owners about tax compliance, which may include sales and use taxes, including meals taxes, and withholding taxes for your employees. Taxes can be filed and paid through the MA DOR's web-based application once you register. You can [...]

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