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LLC or LP: What's Best for Your Business?

With so many business formation choices available, how do you decide what's best for your business? What are the differences and benefits? Find answers to common questions in our comparison of LLCs and LPs. more...

Stephanie Paul - Feb 2011 - Starting Your Business
Tax Breaks and Incentives for Small Business Set to Expire

Small business is as the heart of the nation’s employment, paying nearly half of America’s payroll and generating more than half of the new jobs over the last year and half. Yet continued pessimism and a steady erosion of our position internationally has caused concern. Lawmakers recently passed a slew of tax cuts and incentives to boost small business growth. While some changes are permanent, others are set to expire by the end of 2010. more...

C. Yoder - Dec 2010 - Running Your Business
Small Business Relief to Drive Economic Growth

The government claims its easing the burden on small businesses, but what are recent initiatives really doing to increase the small business outlook? Check out this breakdown. more...

C. Yoder - May 2010 - Government & Politics
How to Avoid a Tax Audit

Thinking about writing off that "business expense"? You may want to think again. Learn which tax breaks to use, and which ones to use with caution. more...

Bilal Kaiser - Apr 2010 - Business Taxes
Tax Breaks for Home-based Businesses Go Unclaimed

Millions of American businesses are run out of homes, and for good reason. It’s the most direct way to start, and the cheapest way to build an enterprise. Those benefits are obvious in the tough economy–-but for too many entrepreneurs, one simple advantage of working at home is not so easy to see: a gift from the federal government. more...

C. Yoder - Apr 2010 - Business Taxes
Forget Sin Tax: Yogis Protest Spirituality Tax

When thinking about yoga, sales tax probably isn’t the first thing springing to mind. However, in Missouri, it’s front and center in the minds of yoga studio owners and for some legislators as well. The issue appears to have been building for a while. more...

Lisa C. Johnson, Esq. - Mar 2010 - Business Taxes
Tax Tips for Business Owners

Many of us have a Pavlovian response to the word "taxes," and for good reason. So, in the interest of you enjoying this story, try replacing the dreaded "t" with another one word— "windfall."

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Joanne Hanlon - Oct 2009 - Business Taxes
Complete Download on Business Deductions

If you are a small business owner or simply have a number of entertainment or travel related expenses, you may be paying too much in taxes. Did you know that what you spend dining with a client or even tipping the valet might be deductible? more...

Stephanie Paul - Apr 2009 - Business Taxes
Brilliant Deduction! Tax-Saving Tips for the Small Business Owner

Each year, as April 15th looms on the horizon, millions of Americans comb their receipts, all in the name of the cherished income tax deduction. But, smart business owners know they reap bigger benefits when focus on taxes year round. So, what kind of personal expenses qualify? Consider the following: more...

AimŽe M. Bissonette - Sep 2008 - Business Taxes
Is it time to convert your sole proprietorship to a corporation or LLC?

One of the biggest issues a small business owner must face is if and when to incorporate or create an LLC. Here is a breakdown of the advantages and disadvantages to help you evaluate which may be right for you. more...

Ann MacDonald - Dec 2007 - Corporate Law