I'm now an IRS Enrolled Agent

I am pleased to announce that I have earned the elite designation of IRS Enrolled Agent.

What this means to you is that I have proven I have the knowledge and skills necessary to properly prepare your tax returns and to help you deal with any tax issues that arise.

I am authorized by the IRS to represent you on all tax matters, including any audits.

Please keep me in mind for all of your tax needs, including preparing and filing your tax returns.

Kelli Hegsted, MBA, EA
Owner - KDH Business Services LLC


You can check out my website at:  www.KdhBusinessServices.com

Preparing for your tax appointment

Happy Tax Season

Now is the time to start preparing for your tax appointment.

The more prepared you are at this appointment the less stress and anxiety you will have as you preparer works through your return.

The following is a list of items you may need to take with you to your appointment.  (this is not meant as an all inclusive list, as you may have other items that need to be reviewed as well)

• Last year's tax return
• Original W-2 Forms
• Schedule(s) K-1 from any partnerships, S-Corps, estates or trusts
• Copies of other compensation documents, such as any 1099's
• Any retirement or pension documents, such as any 1099-R's
• Brokerage Statements
• Any 1098's including those for Mortgage interest
• Personal Property Taxes Paid
• Sales Tax paid for large items, such as boats, vehicles, etc
• Copies of closing statements regarding the purchase or sale of real property
• Daycare expenses
• Higher Education expenses, including student loan interest
• Medical and Dental Expenses
• Charitable Contributions

You may have additional items that will be required to finalize you return, in which case your preparer will let you know what those are.

If you require further information or have questions please contact me.  

If you are in need of a tax preparer give me a call and we'll set up an appointment to review your records and get your taxes prepared and filed.

Kelli Hegsted, MBA, EA

IRS Enrolled Agent / Tax Preparer

Check out my website for more information.

www.KdhBusinessServices.com

Paying Cash for Business Expenses

This is not necessarily a good idea, unless you have a Petty Cash account set up.  

As a small business owner, if you withdraw cash from your bank through the ATM, or inside the bank with a check and then pay for business expenses with the cash it may be impossible to prove that the money you withdrew was not a draw.  

I definitely have to advise against paying for anything major with cash.  Paying for improvements, equipment, rent, etc with cash is a good way for the person you paid to either come back and say that you didn't pay them (since there is no paper trail), or for you to claim it on your taxes as a business expense (since you most likely do not have a W-9 from them and cannot file a 1099).

Just a few things to think about before paying for your purchase with cash.

You can check out my website for more information or to contact me for additional topics.

www.kdhbookkeeping.com