Business Taxes




Recent Business Taxes Articles

3 Steps to Avoid an IRS Audit of Your Tax Return

If you don't outsource your tax preparation--your time is limited, after all--here's how to audit-proof your return.  Read more

An Antidote for Accounting Blues

Put down that old, shrink-wrapped software.  Read more

Single Most-Common Error Made on Start-up Tax Returns

An Ernst & Young partner explains why you don't want a do-it-yourself approach to tax return prep this year (even if you're bootstrapping).  Read more

Really! Treat Everyday Like It's Tax Season

Sooner or later, prospective buyers will need to verify your company's financials--and that's when the time and effort you invest in good bookkeeping starts ...  Read more

Retirement Saving for Optimists

It's like eating your vegetables, but here's what you need to know: the Roth 401(k) is perfect for entrepreneurs.  Read more

Why the U.S. Needs a National Sales Tax (Instead of a State-by-State System)

I'm not a fan of federal government. But let's ease the administrative burden of filing in 50 different states, and end the debate over how to tax online sales.  Read more

California Start-ups: Your Tax Bill Just Got Bigger

The state has nixed one of the chief tax incentives for starting a business there. But it gets worse: The consequences are retroactive.  Read more

With New Capital Gain Tax Rates, Should You Buy or Sell?

An Ernst & Young start-up tax advisor outlines a six-step approach to make the wisest financial decision for you.  Read more

What to Do Now About the Fiscal Cliff 

Michael Alter, CEO of SurePayroll, explains how you should prepare for the looming fiscal cliff.  Watch video

Counting Down to the Cliff

Small business owners seek long-term direction as the fiscal cliff looms in Washington.  Read more

4 Year-End Tax Moves for Investors

'Tis the season to review your tax strategy. If you haven't already, look at your personal portfolio and consider these four tweaks before 2013.  Read more

Tax Moves to Make Before 2013

It's anyone's guess what next year will bring for taxes. So do yourself a favor and start planning your strategy now.  Read more

Tax Hikes Are Coming. Time to Sell?

If you've thought about selling your business, now a new factor should enter into the decision: Should you do it before taxes rise next year?  Read more

Guy Kawasaki: 'Why I'd Love to Pay More Taxes' 

Venture capitalist Guy Kawasaki explodes the notion that entrepreneurs care only about lower taxes and regulation.  Watch video

What Entrepreneurs Need From Washington: It's Not Debatable

So far, the debates have painted tax policy as the holy grail for small business. Too bad the facts don't support it.  Read more