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  • articlePaying Investors: How Dividends Work

    …of how well the corporation has done in any particular year. Dividend policy A corporation's dividend policy is decided by its board of directors. The decision as to whether…

  • articleBusiness Documents: What to Keep, Store, and Secure

    …answer depends on the types of business documents you have, how old they are, and what legal requirements apply to your industry. Effective business document management isn't just about…

  • articleFile a DBA in Wisconsin

    …or conduct other business activities, you can obtain these through your online DFI account after paying the $10 fee per certificate. How much does it cost to file a trade…

  • articleFile a DBA in Maine

    …town where business is conducted. Tax considerations Getting a trade name registered by filing a DBA doesn’t change how your company is taxed. If you’re ready to file…

  • articleMaintaining Tax-Exempt Status in a Nonprofit

    …comprehensive business plan for the organization Preparing and filing the necessary 501(c)(3) nonprofit formation documents (and obtaining an employer identification number) Obtaining approval from the IRS to receive…

  • articleCan You Switch from an LLC to a Corporation?

    …able to take additional tax deductions, such as a deduction for owner-employee’s health insurance plans How to convert LLC to S-Corporation If you believe your business structure…

  • articleUsing Stock Certificates to Help Your Business Grow

    …generally based upon that owner's financial contribution to starting the business. Such an initial issuance of stock is how a new corporation obtains the funds needed to get started…

  • articleWhen Is an Estate Planning Attorney Crucial to Your Estate Plan?

    …documents, and sends them to you for review. You then have another meeting where you review the documents page by page and note any changes or updates. Once incorporated, sign…

  • articleWhat Tax Return Does a Business Need to File?

    …business filing requirements so that you file your taxes accurately and on time. Federal taxes make up the largest portion of your tax burden, and the details of how to…

  • articleUsing a Subchapter S Corp. to Grow Your Business

    …as a C corporation. Changing your business to an S corporation should only be done after careful consideration of how this will change your tax liabilities. Consultation with a tax…