Tips

If you are starting a new business it's important you start out on the right foot with the IRS.

You'll want to make sure you correctly identify how you will classify your business for tax purposes. Not correctly choosing the right one can leave you vulnerable to tax penalties and liable for damages caused by your business.

Deal with it now!

If you've received a notice or letter from the IRS, it’s best to deal with it right away. The more letters they send out the harder they are to deal with.

Don't Panic.

When you don't budget for reality, 1 of 2 things will happen: you'll come up short on paying for everything you've budgeted or you'll absorb the unexpected expense in the form of debt. Neither is good (credit cards are a dangerous form of planning for emergencies).