How to Perform a Search for Unrecorded Liabilities
Learn how to perform a search for unrecorded liabilities, from testing cash disbursements after year-end to reviewing open commitments and legal exposure.
What Is Capital Acquisition? Depreciation, Section 179, and Recapture
Learn how capital acquisition works, from funding and obtaining long-term assets to writing off their cost and handling tax consequences when you sell.
How to Get Your Kroger W-2 Form: Current and Former Employees
Learn how to get your Kroger W-2 as a current or former employee, from accessing it online to handling missing forms, corrections, and phishing risks.
How to Set Up a Trust Fund for Your Child: Types, Trustees, and Taxes
Learn how to set up a trust fund for your child, from choosing the right type and trustee to drafting the terms, funding the assets, and handling taxes.
What Are Distributable Profits and How Are They Calculated?
Learn how distributable profits work, from the accounting behind the number to the legal tests each payment must pass and the fallout from overpayment.
How to Find Your Sales Tax ID Number: Permits, Portals, and Returns
Learn how to find your sales tax ID number, from your registration paperwork and state tax portal to asking your accountant or the state directly.
Section 1253: Franchise and Trademark Transfer Tax Rules
Learn how Section 1253 franchise and trademark transfer tax rules work, from payment classification and retained rights to amortization and reporting.
IRS Payment Status “Originated”: Timing, Short Deposits, and Traces
Learn how an IRS payment status of originated fits into the refund process, from what the label signals about timing to handling short or missing deposits.
Fidelity Return of Excess 401k Contribution: Deadline and Taxes
Learn how a Fidelity return of excess 401(k) contribution works, from meeting the springtime deadline through the tax treatment of the money that comes back to you.
IRS Pub 1179: Copy A Specs, Recipient Copies, and Penalty Relief
Learn how IRS Publication 1179 governs substitute information returns, from Copy A specifications to recipient copies and penalty relief for errors.