2017 Q2 tax calendar: Key deadlines for businesses and other employers

2017 Q2 tax calendar: Key deadlines for businesses and other employersHere are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the second quarter of 2017. Keep in mind that this list isn’t all-inclusive, so there may be additional deadlines that apply to you. Contact us to ensure you’re meeting all applicable deadlines and to learn more about the filing requirements.

Victims of a disaster, fire or theft may be able to claim a casualty loss deduction

Victims of a disaster, fire or theft may be able to claim a casualty loss deductionIf you suffered damage to your home or personal property last year, you may be able to deduct these “casualty” losses on your 2016 federal income tax return. A casualty is a sudden, unexpected or unusual event, such as a natural disaster (hurricane, tornado, flood, earthquake, etc.), fire, accident, theft or vandalism. A casualty loss doesn’t include losses from normal wear and tear or progressive deterioration from age or termite damage.

Filing deadline rapidly approaching for flow-through entities

Filing deadline rapidly approaching for flow-through entitiesThe federal income tax filing deadline for calendar-year partnerships, S corporations and limited liability companies (LLCs) treated as partnerships or S corporations for tax purposes is March 15. While this deadline is nothing new for S corporation returns, it’s earlier than previous years for partnership returns.