Deducting Car Expenses
With the soaring price of gasoline, the deduction for business use of your car is more important than ever. You have two options: Write-off the actual cos... Read story
Barbara Weltman
New Tax Legislation
A bevy of small-business tax bills were enacted before the holiday break. Here's three you need to know. Just before Congress adj... Read story
Tax Resolutions for the New Year
It's never too soon to start thinking about how to trim your tax bill for the year ahead. The holidays are over. It's time to sta... Read story
Safeguarding Intellectual Property
Trademarks, copyrights and patents aren't just for big corporations. Everything from your company's name to its management style is worth protecti... Read story
Legal Issues for a Home Business
Working from home sounds ideal, but there are many considerations. Inc. Expert Barbara Weltman discusses some of the key legal issues you should look out ... Watch video
Trademark, Copyright & Patent Protection
Your most valuable asset is your intellectual property. Inc. Expert Barbara Weltman offers advice on what needs protection and how to attain it. Watch video
House Rules
Don't assume your home-based business is exempt from taxes and labor laws -- even if you hire your teenager. Working at home soun... Read story
eBay 101
Many entrepreneurs are making big money on eBay these days. Inc. Expert Barbara Weltman highlights everything you need to get started. Watch video
Small Business Recordkeeping
When it comes to taxes, many people simply toss receipts into a shoebox. But for business owners, good recordkeeping is essential. Inc. Expert Barbara Wel... Watch video
What to Do if You're Audited
A tax audit can be one of a small business owners most terrifying experiences. Inc. Expert Barbara Weltman gives you some information that might save you ... Watch video
A Mid-Year Business Review
The year is half over, but there's still time to salvage those New Year's resolutions to get your business in better shape. Remem... Read story
Travel Tax Deductions
Planning a summer trip? Here are some tips on how to effectively write off your business travels, and avoid IRS scrutiny. It's not well known, but you can... Watch video
Summer Tax Tips
Use the slow summer months to consider how you might best decrease your tax burden. Inc. Expert Barbara Weltman offers five tips to help you get started. ... Watch video
Sweet Charity
With the help of federal tax laws, Warren Buffet and Richard Branson aren't the only entrepreneurs who can afford to donate to a good cause. Read story
The Pension Protection Act: What Business Owners Need To Know
From charitable donations to college savings plans, the new pension law goes beyond defined benefits for employees. Read story
Tax Collecting for Online Sales
For web-based businesses, sorting out online sales taxes comes down to separating myth from reality. Read story
Congress and Small Business: Good News, Bad News and No News
Congress served up some good news and not-so-good news for entrepreneurs this past session. Read story
Hiring Immigrants
The question of what to do with undocumented workers recently has re-emphasized the point that employers need to fully understand their responsibilities when... Read story
Gearing Up for 2006 Taxes
Just finished your 2005 return? Well get ready for 2006. Read story
When Minutes Count
Recordkeeping can be a boring and troublesome chore that no one wants to do. But keeping good corporate minutes is vital to shareholders who want to maintain... Read story
Deducting Your Home Office Expenses
Home office deductions can offer excellent tax savings for entrepreneurs. However, there are very specific rules that home-based small business owners mus... Read story
Deducting Your Home Office Expenses
Home office deductions can offer excellent tax savings for entrepreneurs. However, there are very specific rules that apply to home-based small business owners. Read story
The Tax Man Cometh
Here are 10 tips for your business to handle taxes right. Read story
The President's Health Care Proposal and Small Business
One of the key topics in the State of the Union address concerned Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), a concept introduced by the Medicare Prescription Drug, ... Read story
Employment Taxes for Small Employers
Having employees is a benefit that comes with many responsibilities. While employers gain valuable assistance from their staff, they must comply with tim... Read story
Paperwork Relief for 950,000 Small Employers
If you pay wages to one or more employees that total no more than about $4,000 a year (so that your employment tax payments do not exceed $1,000), as is t... Read story
10 Steps to Year-End Tax Planning
As the eggnog starts to flow during the holiday season, far too many business owners overlook last-minute opportunities to take control of their tax pictu... Read story
10 Steps to Year-End Tax Planning
As the eggnog starts to flow during the holiday season, far too many business owners overlook last-minute opportunities to take control of their tax pict... Read story
Audit Risk for S Corporations
Today, S corporations are the most popular corporate form of doing business, with nearly 60% of all corporations now filing Form 1120S, U.S. Income T... Read story
10 Steps to Year-End Tax Planning
As the eggnog starts to flow during the holiday season, far too many business owners overlook last-minute opportunities to take control of their tax pict... Read story
Tax Tips
Attorney and business tax expert Barbara Weltman shares a tax tip a day from April 6 through April 15 on the Read story
What's New for 2004
April 15, 2004, is the due date for the first installment of estimated tax--something that sole proprietors and owners of pass-through entities should not... Read story
New Tax Incentives for New Car Purchases
If you need a new car for business, now is a great time to buy one. New models are out, very attractive dealer-financing is available, and new tax write-o... Read story
Who Should Own the Business Car?
Who should own your business car -- you or your corporation? The answer depends on several tax and non-tax factors. Here are some things to consider in ma... Read story
Strategies for Your Business's Excess Inventory
If you have items that have been sitting on your shelves for some time, it's costing you money. You're paying storage and other costs and you're missing t... Read story
Covering T
If you cover your employees' business travel and entertainment expenses, start the new year off right by setting up an "accountable plan." This type of pl... Read story
Keeping Business Records for Tax Purposes
There's no time like the present to start getting your paperwork in order for next year's tax season. Read story
Smart Ways to Put Money into Your Small Corporation
Your corporation may need a cash infusion to sustain its operations. Instead of seeking new investors or a loan from a commercial lender, you may put the ... Read story
Tax Benefits for Worthless Securities
Own any stocks in or bonds issued by dotcoms or other companies that went under? The tax law can help to provide you a bit of relief. ... Read story
Gearing Up for 2003
It's already time to start thinking about taxes for 2003. If you plan carefully and take these steps, you can minimize your tax bill for the coming year. Read story
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