Author Archives: Mariette Knoblauch
The Small Business Jobs Act: What You Need to Know
The Senate has passed the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010. There are some differences from the version that passed in the House, but it is expected to be passed by the House and President Obama has indicated that he … read full post
Expanded 1099 Reporting Requirements: Whose Idea Was This Anyway?
A group of senators has written to IRS Commissioner Douglas Shulman complaining about the new 1099 filing requirements, which were passed into law by – who was that again? Oh, right – those same senators. “The new requirements may place … read full post
IRS Invites Public Comment on New 1099 Requirements
…Well, they asked for it. As we’ve been following closely here at Outright, one provision of the new healthcare reform bill expands the requirements for 1099 reporting. Starting in 2012, businesses and sole proprietors will have to file 1099-Misc forms … read full post
Why Is Congress Raising Taxes on Small Businesses?
The House has just passed the ironically named “American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010,” which will raise taxes on small service businesses, while renewing a bunch of tax breaks for various special interests. It extends payroll taxes … read full post
Mariette Knoblauch is Here to Make Taxes Less Scary.
I am an accountant, but I wasn’t always an accountant, and I know how confusing, complicated, and downright frustrating all this tax stuff can be. You don’t want to deal with all these rules and paperwork. You have a great … read full post