Entries by S.H. Block Tax Services

Income Tax Payment Options Explained

If you filed your income taxes and discovered that you owe the IRS or the State of Maryland, you have several options when it comes to repayment, even if you can’t pay the entire sum at once. (If you haven’t filed yet, be sure to do so before the April 17 deadline, as failure to […]

5 Tips to Help You Get Ready for Tax Season

Tax Season Is Right Around the Corner — Start Preparing Now! With tax season on the horizon, now is the time to begin preparing to file your returns, especially if you haven’t filed in recent years or have a history of tax liabilities. Regardless of your situation, every year there are certain steps you can […]

Simple Tax Deductions for Small Businesses and the Self-Employed

Every year, millions of Americans miss out on valuable tax deductions, and perhaps no sector of the population loses bigger than small business owners and self-employed individuals. According to the Small Business & Entrepreneurial Council, small businesses with fewer than 20 workers and non-employer businesses together make up almost 98% of the businesses in America. […]

Is the IRS Targeting Small Businesses for Audits?

Experts Suggest the IRS Is Deliberately Targeting Small Businesses Small businesses in the United States create more jobs than any other sector in our economy. Yet according to tax data from recent years, businesses with the lowest levels of income ($200,000–$400,000) get audited most frequently. While the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tells the public that […]