If you have a newly incorporated LLC or Corporation, you only have until March 15 to elect S-Corporation status for the 2016 tax year, using IRS Form 2553. This is important because there could be significant tax consequences to you, if you do not elect for S-Corporation status. As the owner of an LLC interest, […]
Read MoreIf you own a business, particularly if it is a new business, you are probably concerned about how to track tax deadlines. Fortunately, the Internal Revenue Service has developed several methods to help with this very problem. First, though, you must know which taxes you are required to pay. Which Taxes? The tax and information […]
Read MoreWith the advanced connectivity options available through the internet and associated devices and applications, more and more people are earning a living by working from home. Many of us, however, may be so ingrained in the notion of being employed and reporting to work at a fixed location that we may not be able to […]
Read MoreGoing into business for yourself means learning about a lot of things, and not all of them are necessarily fun. Take taxes, for example. Unless you’re an accountant, dealing with the tax issues that come with your business is probably not your favorite task. But once you get the hang of it, it really isn’t […]
Read MoreWelcome back to our third and final article in our series on how you can save big money on your taxes this year. Just a little time and effort focused on strategically reducing your taxes can pay big dividends. In part 1,we discussed the first step in saving big on taxes: strategize with your tax […]
Read MoreWelcome back to our series on how you can save big money on your taxes this year. Just a little time and effort focused on strategically reducing your taxes can pay big dividends. Last week, we discussed the first step in saving big on taxes: strategize with your tax advisor at key points during the […]
Read MoreIt can be shocking to realize that our biggest personal and business expense, bar none, is taxes. The good news is that just a little time and effort focused on strategically reducing your taxes can pay big dividends. The first thing to know about taxes is that it is not illegal to strategize to save […]
Read MoreRidesharing companies like Uber and Lyft have been front and center in recent media stories and court decisions. All across the country, drivers have brought lawsuits arguing that they are employees of these companies, rather than independent contractors. If you own a business and think these stories have no relevance to you, think again. What […]
Read MoreAs lenders ease credit conditions following the Great Recession, new business formation in the U.S. is on the rise. If you are starting a business in 2015, be sure you pay attention to the following prerequisites: Discuss with legal counsel which corporate structure is best for your business: sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation (C or S), […]
Read MoreCompleting your small business taxes for 2014 may already be in your rear view mirror, but the stress of taking time out of your business to do them may be lingering. Even if you have filed an extension, there’s always next year. And, you may be surprised to hear this, but this is the time […]
Read MoreIf you are a small business owner, chances are that most of your personal net worth is tied up in your business. So even if selling your company is not on your radar anytime soon, there will come a day you will want to cash out and sell it at the best possible price. Even […]
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