LFC is beginning the process of getting ready for the 2024 tax season. LFC encourages clients to act early in gathering tax documents and scheduling meetings. Below is a short item list as we begin preparing for the 2024 filing season:
Business Clients
- Set appointment with LFC before the end of the year to review current business status and to determine estimated business income for 2024. Discussion should also include major changes that occurred in 2024.
- LFC will work with business owners to determine 4th quarter 2024 estimated tax payment due in January 2025, if payment is necessary. Or, if scheduled payment needs to be adjusted due to changes in business conditions in 2024.
- Contact payroll processor to determine if there is any missing information on employees before W2s are produced in January. Other payroll reports due in January are 941, 940, and MN wage reports for MN Department of Revenue and MN Unemployment.
- Determine if there are vendors who have not provided W9 information. W9s need to be received before 1099s can be completed in January. 1099 vendors include non-corporate service providers and landlords. 1099s are also due to lawyers for services provided businesses.
- Ensure all bank reconciliations are completed before tax return is started. This includes credit card statements.
- Update fixed asset list to include changes in 2024 such as major purchases and disposals.
- Provide information on employee and benefit changes during 2024.
- File Beneficial Ownership Information (fincen) report for any active business by 12/31/24 if you have not done so. For those businesses formed in 2024, check the link for due date. (click here for website).
- Set appointment with LFC to discuss 2024 tax liability prior to the close of 2024 (before the end of December).
- LFC will work to determine 4th Quarter estimated tax payment, if necessary. Or, make changes to scheduled estimated tax payment due in January 2025.
- Be prepared to collect tax documents as they arrive. Checklist will be available by LFC in the near future to serve as a guide for taxpayers during the tax season.
- Once documents are received, set an appointment or ask LFC to send secure link to transfer data.