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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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.
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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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How to Pay Taxes on Side Jobs
If you have a side job, be sure to pay your income tax throughout the year. Don't wait until tax season. You'll need to pay taxes directly to the IRS via quarterly estimated tax payments.
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How LegalZoom's Tax Help Guide Can Assist You All Year Long
To prepare your business taxes, we've provided a few resources to get you ready. Get your business ready for taxes Gather your income and expenses First, gather your income and expense documents. This could be from bank statements, credit card statements, invoices, or receipts.
· 3 min read
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California Offers Tax Relief to New and Struggling Businesses
California's new COVID-19 economic initiatives are meant to be a lifeline for small businesses.
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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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Double Declining Balance Method: A Depreciation Guide
How do you calculate the double-declining balance method of depreciation? What are the pros and cons of using the double-declining balance method? Here's how you can decide if double-declining balance is right for your business.
· 3 min read
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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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