Business Taxes
Our Business Taxes articles include tips for business tax savings. From cashing in on tax credits to year-end tax savings, plus info about the tax benefits of different business formations, you'll find it all here.
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How to Prepare for an IRS Business Tax Audit
Being chosen for an IRS is audit is one lottery that nobody wants to win. The unavoidable fact is that certain triggers increase your odds; understanding and proactively preparing will ultimately better your position if your number comes up.
· 4 min read
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Export from the U.S.? Consider an IC-DISC to Take Advantage of the Capital Gains Tax Rate
An Interest Charge Domestic International Sales Corporation (IC-DISC) can provide tax savings for shareholders of businesses that make or distribute U.S. products for export.
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10 Key Tax Deductions for Your Small Business
Own a small business? You may benefit from utilizing these 10 deductions to lower your taxable income. Key deductions include those for home office expenses, health insurance premiums, and startup costs.
· 5 min read
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What Is the Corporate Income Tax?
A corporation pays tax on its earnings, similar to the way individuals do. However, corporations use different tax forms and pay different corporate income tax rates.
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Tax Avoidance vs. Tax Evasion: What Business Owners Need to Know
We all want to minimize our tax burden, but the difference between legal tax avoidance and illegal tax evasion can mean hefty fines and maybe even a prison sentence.
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Guide to Tax Deadlines for Small Business Owners
Businesses have deadlines throughout the year, but with some knowledge and organization, keeping track of them doesn't have to be complicated.
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Section 179 vs. Bonus Depreciation: Which Is Right for Your Business?
Since Section 179 and bonus depreciation are not mutually exclusive, your business can benefit from both. Learn how to leverage this to your advantage.
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How Far Back Can a Business Be Audited by the IRS?
Everybody dreads an IRS audit. Generally, you can stop worrying about an audit after three years, but sometimes the IRS can audit up to six years back, and rarely, even longer. When can you stop worrying and throw out all your old receipts?
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What You Need to Know About Filing an Offer in Compromise with the IRS for Your Business
Learn the basics about submitting an offer in compromise if you can't pay your federal tax bill for yourself or your business. It may be the solution you've been looking for.
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Can a Small Business Get a Tax Refund?
Getting a tax refund is one of the silver linings of tax time. Can your small business get one?
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