Frequently Asked Questions
Tax Tips
For Individuals:
April 15- Personal Tax Return & 1st Estimated Tax Payment
June 15- 2nd Estimated Tax Payment
Sep. 15- 3rd Estimated Tax Payment
Jan. 15- Final Estimated Tax Payment
Oct. 15- Filing of Calendar Year End Tax Return on Extension
For Businesses:
Jan. 31- Distribution of W2s &1099s
– Prior 4th Qtr. 941, DE9 & DE9(c)
– 940 Annual FUTA Form
March 15- Calendar Year Corporate Tax Returns
April 30- 1st Qtr. 941, DE9 & DE9(c)
July 31- 2nd Qtr. 941, DE9 & DE9(c)
Oct. 31- 3rd Qtr. 941, DE9 & DE9(c)
Sep. 15- Filing of Calendar Year End Tax Return on Extension
If you filed a tax extension for your 2024 individual or small business the extension deadline is Oct. 15 2025. Please be sure that you have provided us with all of your information needed for the return.
E- filing is now the easiest & most accurate way to file your taxes and ensure a speedy refund. When we file electronically, all you have to do is sign. Any refund or payments will be processed within 2 weeks versus 4-6 weeks traditionally.
If you spend more than 7.5% of your adjusted gross income on medical expenses, such as insurance (but not your pre-tax premiums), prescriptions, other out-of-pocket expenses, and mileage to and from medical facilities, then you may deduct the amount that exceeds that figure. Keep in mind, you must itemize to claim medical deductions. Call us today, let us take away the guess work for this valuable but rarely used credit.
The Affordable Care Act, better known as “Obama Care” can impact your tax liability as well. We are here to assist you with understanding your potential tax consequences.
If you choose to itemize instead of the standard deduction, the IRS gives a break to those who are trying to get out of the unemployment line. If you are applying for jobs in the same line of work which you were previously employed, you can deduct the cost of printing and mailing your resume. You can also deduct any fees incurred from employment agencies. Travel expenses can be deducted as well: parking fees, tolls roads, and gas (56 cents per mile driven).
Keep in mind that these deductions ARE subject to the 2% limit, meaning that you can only claim the expenses that are more than 2% of your adjusted gross income. However, other miscellaneous expenses, (see IRS Publication 529) are factored into this as well.
If you are taking the standard deduction and not itemizing, you can still qualify for a deduction for any expenses from moving to a new residence for your new job. To qualify, your new job must be at least 50 miles further from your home than your old job. If the job is your first job, then it must be at least 50 miles from your current home. This could include the costs of renting a truck or hiring a moving company. Additionally, 23 cents per mile driven can be deducted. Hotels or other forms of lodging can be deducted as well, and the cost of a month of storage space for belongings.
For more info, see IRS Publications 521-529.
In another effort to curb identity theft, only the last four digits of the social security number will be on the W2’s for employees. Of course, the IRS continues to receive the complete number. These are just some of important news that you will want to know.
General Topics
For Tax Clients please bring:
Required Documents:
Copy of your prior years tax return
W2s
If applicable:
1099s
K-1s
Form 1098s
Brokerage Statements
Real Estate Closing Statements
Form 1099K
Any other supporting documents (schedules, checkbooks, etc.)
Any tax notices received from the IRS or Franchise Tax Board
For Bookkeeping Clients, please bring your bank statements, check register, credit card statements, and your sales journal for the past three months (or since your business start date).
You can send us an e-mail to: admin@beachcitiestax.com
Or call us at: 1-310-540-2358 ext. 23
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