No. Although it isn't required to work with a CPA to file your business taxes, it is recommended, as ZenBusiness cannot provide legal or tax advice to its customers.
ZenBusiness has partnered with 1-800Accountant in order to provide our customers with more support when it comes to filing business taxes. We offer two different product offerings: Unlimited Tax Advice and Unlimited Tax Advice + Annual Filing. To get more info on these products, go to the Tax Services page in your ZenBusiness account.
Tax filing is provided as a DIY service through Column Tax. ZenBusiness doesn't provide human-assisted services to guide customers through the filing process, answer tax questions (e.g., provide tax or financial advice), or explain how tax filing works for their specific situation. However, ZenBusiness can assist you should you have any issues getting to the Money Pro Taxes page.
Customers who have purchased Money Pro receive a free annual tax filing for individuals who file as self-employed through Column Tax (https://www.columntax.com/). This includes filing federal taxes plus one state.
If there are issues with Money Pro we can help. But if there are issues with filing taxes or issues with the filing once submitted and filed with the IRS, the customer will need to work with Column Tax (if used to file) or a tax expert.
You may be able to deduct mileage if you use your personal vehicle for your business. You should review your use of your vehicle with a tax professional to see if you’re eligible for a deduction.
The current rate for the 2023 tax year is 65.5 cents per mile.
Track your mileage with Money Pro.
Consult a CPA to understand if an S-Corp election would be advantageous for your LLC. It's highly recommended you work with 1-800Accountant to help you file your taxes if you have formed an S-Corp, a C-Corp or have a multi-member LLC.
Typically, if it’s a single-member LLC, you pay yourself through an owner’s draw. If it’s a multi-member LLC, you can pay yourself through an owner’s draw or guaranteed payments. If the LLC has opted to be treated as an S-Corp, you'd need to pay yourself a salary. All of these payments have tax consequences, so we encourage you to talk to your tax pro.
LLCs are taxed as sole proprietorships by default. In some scenarios, it may be advantageous to elect to be taxed as a corporation, but best to consult a CPA.
Consult a CPA to understand the tax benefits of putting a rental property under an LLC.
Generally, you pay taxes on your income. So once you start receiving income for your business, you need to think about making a tax payment, whether that’s on an estimated basis or with your annual return. Talk to a CPA to better understand your tax obligations.
The best time to start a business is when you’re prepared. Some folks do like to start businesses in January so that you begin the new year with a clean slate for bookkeeping purposes but, ultimately, it comes down to your planning and preparation.
Consult a CPA to discuss this.
You are only required to pay taxes annually by the tax filing deadline set by the IRS. However, if you make above a certain amount in 1099 income, it’s recommended that you make estimated tax payments every quarter so that the IRS doesn’t charge you a penalty.
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One of the advantages of operating your own business is hiring family members. However, the employment tax requirements for family employees may vary from those that apply to other employees. You may want to read this article from the IRS: https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/married-couples-in-business
There are several schedules and forms you should be aware of if you’re self-employed:
Schedule C - this is the main schedule people fill out to report how much money they made or lost in their business activity. It’s where you enter your deductible expenses.
Schedule SE - this schedule is filled out to calculate how much taxes you owe.
Schedule K-1 - to report pass-through taxation for a business partnership, S-corp or rental property investment, this schedule is used by people who own any percentage of these businesses or investments.
1099s - this is an informational tax form used to report certain types of non-employment income to the IRS. People who are self-employed should receive this if they were paid by someone other than an employer.
If you receive a W-2 from your employer, then you’re an employee, and income taxes are likely already withheld from your paycheck. If you receive a 1099 instead, then you’re an independent contractor and need to plan to pay income taxes on this income.
If you receive a K-1 from a pass-through entity that you’re an owner in, such as an LLC or LLP, you too, are self-employed and need to plan to pay income taxes if the business is profitable.
How to calculate it:
12.4% (social security) + 2.9% (medicare) = 15.3%
The formula above is for informational purposes only.
If you make above a certain amount in 1099 income, it’s recommended that you make estimated tax payments every quarter so that the IRS doesn’t charge you a penalty.
Money Pro calculates the tax estimates in real time.
Q1: January - March. Payment due in mid-April
Q2: April - May. Payment due in mid-June
Q3: June - August. Payment due in mid-September
Q4: September - December. Payment due in mid-January
The ZenBusiness tax engine calculates your estimated tax liability based on rates and statutes published each year by the CRA. The tax calculation is only an estimate, based solely on the numbers you have tracked in Money Pro.
Two types of taxes that are calculated by Hurdlr:
Federal Income Tax
Provincial Income Tax
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