A small business distinguishes between items purchased for the short term and long-term expenditures, both in accounting and in taxes. Capital expenditures are business improvements, upgrades or expansions. A capitalized expenditure is primarily a tax term, reflecting depreciation for loss of value over a period of years.
Use Form 1040-ES â You can calculate your quarterly estimated tax payment using Form 1040-ES (the same form used to pay estimated taxes), which includes a worksheet that helps you estimate how much you owe for the current year. Corporations should use Form 1120-W to calculate estimated taxes. Refer to Last Yearâs Return â If you have been in business for a while, you can refer to your previous year's federal tax return.
A simple Reimbursement Form may be all you need! Small businesses can use reimbursement forms in place of expense accounts to accomplish the same task and simplify accounting. An employee uses the reimbursement form to recover business expenses paid for out of their own pocket. Expenses must be business related and reported in timely manner. 2  Business expenses exceeding a certain amount require accompanying documentation. 3  Payment to the employeeâs is usually paid separately in the form of a check or deposit, separate from the gross income. 4  This type of account is exempt from with-holdings.