It may seem like a trivial distinction, but tax fraud and tax negligence are actually two different acts that a taxpayer may perform when they fill out their taxes. These two distinct charges lead to different penalties, and they are defined differently, even if those differences are oh so slight.
Ohio tax structure changes suggested by CPA organization
Simpler is often better, and an organization of Ohio CPAs believes that changes could be made to the Ohio tax structure that would make it simpler and that this would improve Ohio's business competitiveness.
Payroll and income taxes: Hiring your kids for a summer job
Summer jobs are a great way to generate income for college and a substantial learning experience for high school and college students. The Bureau of Labor Statistics says that last July, more than 20 million people between the ages of 16 and 24 were employed. Sole proprietors, and married couples who run a family business as the only partners of the entity, frequently hire their own children during the summer (and often year-round) to keep income in the family.
