Facing a Use or Sales Tax Audit in Maryland? Here’s What to Do
If you are facing a use or sales tax audit, S.H. Block Tax Services in Baltimore can help. Contact us today.
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Sales and Use Tax Compliance in Maryland: What You Should Know
If you’re a small‑business owner in Maryland, keeping your sales and use tax (SUT) compliance on track is a core part of protecting your business from disruptive audits, unexpected tax bills, fines, and penalties. At S.H. Block Tax Services, we help business owners build a smart compliance posture so that they are audit‑ready, not audit‑reactive. Here are […]
Need to Release a Tax-Related License Hold? S.H. Block Tax Services Can Help
You may depend on your state-issued driver’s license and permits to commute to work and support your family. Losing that ability is more than just an inconvenience. It can harm your ability to earn, maintain independence, and live your fullest life. Sometimes, the state may place a driver’s license hold—or holds on other important allowances […]
Take Advantage of the IRS’ First-Time Penalty Abatement Policy
Filing and paying state and federal taxes can be complicated, inconvenient, and unnerving. Deadlines can be hard to remember and even harder to meet. And since state and federal tax law is constantly changing, it’s nearly impossible to keep up. With all this confusion and bureaucracy, failing to file and pay your taxes is an […]
What Tax Deductions Can I Receive as an Uber Driver?
One of the biggest side effects of pandemic lockdowns was the rise in some gig economy jobs—namely, things like Uber Eats and Instacart. These jobs, and other rideshare and delivery services, are very popular because of their flexibility in both time commitment and working hours. One potential downside, however, is that filing taxes for these […]
11 Tax Deductions for Truck Drivers—Maximizing Your Return
If you’re a long-haul truck driver, chances are you make several work-related purchases in a typical day. You grab a cup of coffee and hit the road. You have to stop for fuel, and you pick up some lunch while you’re off the freeway. As you make these notes in the logbook you purchased for […]
Tax Deductions for Nurses: What Can You Claim?
Nurses have gotten a lot of press lately with labor shortages and wage concerns. If you are a full-time employee in a hospital, you may be questioning whether now is the time to make the leap into travel nursing or other contract work. One of the considerations for employees vs. self-employed nurses (also called contract […]
How Far Back Can You File Taxes?
If you’ve fallen behind on filing your taxes, you’re not alone. There are a multitude of reasons that people get behind on taxes, from family emergencies to mental health crises to natural disasters. This can turn a difficult situation into an even bigger source of stress, but fixing the problem might not be as bad […]
Self-Employed? IRS Safe Harbor Tax Rules Can Help You Avoid Costly Penalties
The gig economy is here to stay, and more people than ever are earning money through self-employment or contract work. For taxpayers who get a portion or all of their income from self-employment sources, knowing the rules of estimated taxes can save them a big headache—and financial penalties—come tax time. One of the biggest challenges […]
What Is a Partial Pay Installment Agreement (and Do I Qualify)?
Many people find themselves in a situation where they owe $10,000 or more in back taxes to the IRS. This can be so overwhelming that they choose to ignore the problem, since they know they cannot pay the IRS such a huge amount. If you’re one of those people, take a deep breath. There may […]
