For most people, tax season has come and gone. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have your sights set on next year. Many small business owners and individual taxpayers spend the entire year preparing for tax season. The team at Broussard Poché, LLP has a few tips to help keep financial planning top-of-mind year-round and […]
It’s never too early or late to start saving. But different generations need to look at saving in their own unique way. What works for today’s 20-year-olds will not work for folks in their 50s. The professionals at Broussard Poché, LLP have broken down savings tips each age group should focus on when setting money […]
There are tricks to the tax trade, you just need a basic understanding of how things work before you can make smart decisions. The team at Broussard Poché, LLP wants to help with your tax preparation and planning by helping you grasp the basics. Personal deductions are one way you can save money come tax […]
Tax time is here, which means you’ll be getting tax forms from your employer. For some of you this could mean many different forms from a few employers. The team at Broussard Poché, LLP wants to help guide you through what the most common tax forms are and what they mean. W-2 This form includes […]
It’s an issue many taxpayers find difficult to wrap their heads around, standard vs itemized deduction. It sounds difficult to those without much accounting experience, but the concept is simple. Luckily, the team at Broussard Poché, LLP has taken the time to demystify the itemized deduction process for you. Standard Deduction The standard deduction […]
Tax season can be a stressful and confusing time for many taxpayers and con-artists know it. Every year the IRS estimates billions of dollars are scammed through theft and identify fraud. The team at Broussard Poché, LLP wants you to be aware of the most prevalent tax scams. Fake Tax Payments: Beware of this one […]
In just a few short weeks you should be getting the tax information you need to get through the 2017 tax season. Before you head in to your tax preparer’s office, take a few moments to get organized. It’s important to have one place where you can store your tax information. When it is finally […]
Employers need to take note of 1099 form changes regarding due dates. The team at Broussard Poché, LLP has outlined the changes below. Previously, Forms W-2 and Forms 1099 were due to taxpayers on January 31st. Companies did have additional time to file with the IRS/SSA (February 28th if paper filed and March 31st if […]
Small business owners should start thinking ahead to 2017. The R&D credit was permanently extended and includes some enhancements starting for the filing of 2016 tax returns. The experts at Broussard Poché, LLP can help guide you through the credit. Some of the enhancements include: Offsets to alternative minimum tax Offsets to the payroll tax […]
There is now assistance for taxpayers impacted by the recent, disastrous floods. Louisiana taxpayers can claim refunds for state sales taxes paid on personal property destroyed by flood water in Parishes declared a federal disaster area. The team at Broussard Poché, LLP want you to be aware of what’s available. According to the Louisiana Department […]