Many companies still maintain a trimmed-down team of outside sales reps. But even their outside reps are spending more time selling remotely using the telephone and Internet. To better understand this seismic shift, letâs compare inside sales vs. outside sales. There are three key differences. What is Inside Sales and How is it Different? 1.
One of the best ways to lower your tax bill is to reduce your taxable income. You can contribute to up to $17,500 to your 401(k) or similar retirement savings plan in 2014 ($23,000 if you are 50 or older by the end of the year). Money contributed to the plan is not included in your taxable income.
If you do not pay the full amount you owe by the tax deadline, even if you file an extension, you will be assessed a penalty of 0.5% of your balance due per month. The amount of your failure-to-pay penalty will not exceed 25% of your back taxes.If you do not pay your full balance due, you will also owe interest on the unpaid amount.The interest rate is set quarterly by the federal government. The current 2014 interest rate for underpayment of taxes is 3%. When penalties apply: If you owe taxes and do not file a tax return on time. 2  You will incur different penalties (and owe the IRS interest) if you filed your return or extension on time, but do not pay the taxes you owe by the tax deadline.