Tax season is just around the corner and if you run your own business, you’d better get prepared. Business taxes can get complicated and there are a lot of misconceptions going around that make them seem like a non-issue. The fact is that the government has very strict tax regulations that don’t leave much wiggle room. It’s a good idea to back your company up with a qualified … [Read more...]
When you run your own small business, you are always looking for new money-saving strategies to boost your bottom line. One of the ways you may be leaving money on the table, however, is by not taking some of the tax deductions for which you are eligible. This oversight is easy to do because the tax laws are complicated, and finding the time to learn about what is and what … [Read more...]
There are times when buying or leasing a vehicle through your small business is a must. After all, it’s pretty hard to make your flower shop deliveries or show your real estate clients homes without a set of wheels. The same holds true if you own a service-based company—such as one that specializes in plumbing, landscaping, or house cleaning—where clients rely on you and/or … [Read more...]
In 2014, over $358 billion was donated to charitable organizations, associations, and causes, $17.8 billion of which was given generously by corporations versus individuals (source: Charity Navigator). This amount represents a 13.7% increase over previous years, which shows that businesses are seemingly giving more now than ever before. As far as the types of causes are they … [Read more...]
It is the stuff of nightmares. An official looking envelope arrives in your mailbox announcing that your small business is going to be audited. Then an austere-looking man wearing a dark suit and holding a briefcase shows up at your office asking to see all your receipts, wanting to look around and asking all kinds of questions. The good news is the IRS audits only a small … [Read more...]
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