Filing Taxes: Personal & Business?

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around the experiences and questions related to filing taxes for personal and business income, particularly for those who are new to managing business finances. Participants share their methods and seek advice on navigating the tax filing process.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses uncertainty about filing taxes for the first time and seeks guidance on whether to file personal and business taxes together.
  • Another participant shares their experience using Turbo Tax and mentions that it may prompt users about starting a business, suggesting the "Home & Business" version for personal income reporting.
  • Several participants indicate a lack of knowledge about tax forms, specifically mentioning confusion about Schedule C.
  • One participant shares their positive experience with an accountant at H&R Block, highlighting the benefits of professional assistance and potential deductions.
  • Another participant emphasizes the importance of hiring an accountant if one is unsure about filing taxes, citing potential penalties from the IRS for mistakes.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on whether to file taxes independently or seek professional help, with some participants advocating for hiring an accountant while others share their personal experiences with tax software.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects a range of experiences among participants, particularly those who are new to business taxes and seeking clarity on the process.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants who are new to filing taxes or those seeking insights on managing personal and business income tax filings may find this discussion relevant.

rbvernon
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OMG, it is the time of year!! :eek: I started doing my taxes through Tubro Tax, did it last year and I love it, so I figured I would do it again. My question is to everyone: Are ya'll filing taxes together; like personal and business? I am unsure of how to do it. I needed step in the right direction. Never had a business before.

I will keep looking on the threads to see if I find anything.

Thanks so much.
 
One of the questions Turbo Tax should ask you is if you started a business this year. Since you haven't incorporated your business, I believe it's personal income. Turbo Tax will probably recommend that you upgrade to "Home & Business."

(I'm in no way a tax expert, but that's how I've filed. On my personal taxes using a Schedule C, and I use Home & Business for Turbo Tax)
 
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Did I also say that I have no clue when it comes to taxes. I am not even sure what is a Schedule C??
 
rbvernon said:
Did I also say that I have no clue when it comes to taxes. I am not even sure what is a Schedule C??
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if you have no clue, you should be hiring an accountant.
 
I go to a great accountant at H&R Block. I got the coupon off of Consultant Corner, so I get to save a few bucks. He knows what he is doing and it is insured. He also finds lots of deductions that I never would have thought of. So if they make a mistake, we don't pay they do.
 
If you don't know, don't do it yourself. The IRS really penalizes you when you make a mistake. Even if THEY make the mistake, they still charge YOU interest. That just happened to a friend of mine. My advice: go to H&R Block! That is what I have done since 1996 and I always ask for the same person each year.
 

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