Taxes
Tax Tips and News for Your Small Business
3 Tips for Paying Quarterly Estimated Taxes
For most Americans, April 15 is the big tax deadline each year. But for those who don’t have an employer withholding money from their paychecks — namely, small-business owners — …
8 Small-Business Tax Deductions You Should Know By Now
Small-business owners new to their role are expected to ramp up quickly. They need to have strong leadership skills (even when don’t come naturally), they need to think quickly on …
4 Incorporation Mistakes Small Businesses Make
Incorporation can be a smart decision for small businesses as they start to grow. Knowing when and how to do it, however, is sometimes difficult, and the process can be …
The Top 5 Tax Mistakes Small Businesses Make
It can be easy to forget about Uncle Sam when you’re in the midst of day-to-day operations, but making tax mistakes can be costly for your small business. To help …
How to Make an IRS Audit Easier for You and Your Accountant
No one likes to be audited by the IRS. Most tax audits, however, are just requests for more information and, as long as you have the appropriate documentation, they can …
With California Aboard, 4 New Factors in the Online Sales-Tax Debate
After years of fights and reprieves, California’s sales tax for online retail purchases officially went into effect on Sept. 15. That means every out-of-state business that sells more than $1 …
4 Easy Steps for Handling Your Company’s Payroll
Payroll processing can provoke no shortage of headaches for those new to small-business ownership. Setting up your company’s payroll — from computing employee taxes to establishing routine pay periods — …
Dealing with Taxes While Living Abroad
So you decided to outsource yourself — and your small business — to someplace outside the United States with better weather, nicer scenery, and lower overhead. But even though you’ve …
4 Small-Business Skills Worth Sharpening
Whether you believe that entrepreneurs are born or made, small-business ownership requires you to perform diverse duties, some of which you may know very little about. The more skills and …
5 Home-Office Tax Deductions You May Have Overlooked
Looking to maximize your business deductions this tax season? If you work full-time or even occasionally from a dedicated home office, you can take advantage of a few lesser-known IRS …
In the Trenches: Dizzying Payroll Rules
I know I’m starting to sound like the boy who cried wolf, but I swear that I’m getting closer to actually hiring someone to help run the business. While hiring …
2012 Tax Law Changes You Need to Know
Whether you file your own federal taxes or outsource the task to a pro, you’ll want to be aware of some important changes to U.S. tax laws in 2012. Here …
3 Tips for Avoiding Tax Trouble in Business Bartering
Short on cash? Bartering can help you to obtain all sorts of products and services (anything from a new website to a doctor’s appointment) without paying out of pocket. But …
3 QuickBooks Reports That Can Help You at Tax Time
Whether you’re doing your taxes yourself or working with a pro, these three QuickBooks reports — and a few categories within them — can help you get the job done …
5 Things You Should Never Say to the IRS
Some truths in life — and business — are better left unspoken, particularly when it comes to federal taxes. If an unexpected tax bill or audit comes your way, bear …
