Business Taxes


Recent Business Taxes Articles

The Lowdown on Obama's Small Business Plan

By Kimberly Weisul |  Feb 1, 2012

The president is right that current rules make it very hard for growing businesses to raise money. Will Congress really cooperate to change them?  Read more


File Those W-2s and 1099s and Keep the IRS off Your Back

By Chas Rampenthal |  Jan 17, 2012

It's time to ship out those W-2s and 1099s again. Yes, it feels like a waste of time and money, but pay attention: The IRS takes this very, very seriously.  Read more


Now May Be the Best Time to Incorporate

By Chas Rampenthal |  Dec 29, 2011

If you incorporate or form an LLC this year, you can make a clean break for taxes. That's only one of many good reasons to take the leap.  Read more


How Big Government Shafts Small Companies

By Geoffrey James |  Dec 22, 2011

A recent Gallup poll says that more Americans are afraid of 'big government' than 'big business.' Small businesses should be afraid of both.  Read more


Feeling Charitable This Time of Year? Read This.

By Mark Balasa |  Dec 19, 2011

Tis the season for giving back. But first you better read the fine print about charitable deductions.  Read more


5 Things You Should Have Done Yesterday

By Howard Greenstein |  Dec 16, 2011

Cover your legal and accounting must-dos and save yourself headaches in the new year.  Read more


Master Your Financials—No Excel Required

By Jeff Haden |  Nov 22, 2011

For the mathematically challenged: A Web tool that sifts through your numbers and spots trouble for you.  Read more


Does the GOP Really Love You?

By Eric Schurenberg |  Oct 20, 2011

Republicans claim to be the party of entrepreneurs. Here's how it could prove it really means it.  Read more


How Cain’s 9-9-9 Plan Could Slam Small Business

By Eric Markowitz |  Oct 18, 2011

It may be time to take Herman Cain's 9-9-9 tax scheme seriously, and that's a scary thought for U.S. small business.  Read more


Raise Taxes on Venture Capital?

By Abram Brown |  Oct 4, 2011

The American Jobs Act includes a clause that--if enacted on the venture capital industry--could hamper start-up investment, innovation, and, ultimately, job ...  Read more


What the IRS Wants to Know

By Courtney Rubin |  Sep 23, 2011

Is your independent contractor really an employee? Time to come clean.  Read more


Obama Unveils Jobs Plan

By Eric Markowitz |  Sep 9, 2011

Last night the president laid out the American Jobs Act, an initiative aimed at lowering unemployment. What does it mean for small business owners and entrep...  Read more


Tax Amnesty: A Win Win?

By Nicole Carter |  May 4, 2011

Washington state finds a $321 million cash windfall in a tax amnesty program, as thousands of small businesses paid up penalty-free.  Read more


Crunching the Numbers

Compiled by John Kador |  May 24, 2012

Inc. looks at hiring trends, the cost of ink, and sales of trucks and cargo vans.  Read more


How to Pay Taxes on Internet Sales

By Venuri Siriwardane |  Mar 31, 2011

State officials are cracking down on small businesses that don’t comply with tax law relating to online sales. Here’s how you can keep tax auditors from ...  Read more


Behind the Millionaire Crackdown

By Christine Lagorio |  Mar 29, 2011

Is the IRS coming for you? Plus, giving Amazon a run for its money, the future of your phone-wallet, and the rest of the day's news.  Read more


The Secrets to Meeting With VCs

By Christine Lagorio |  Mar 25, 2011

Tips for dealing with that alien species known as venture capitalists. Plus: clash of the daily deal titans, and the rest of the day's news.  Read more


Save the Yellow Pages

By Venuri Siriwardane |  Mar 9, 2011

Small-business owners are fighting to preserve the old-fashioned phone book. Plus, Groupon gets sued, and the rest of the day's news.  Read more


Crunching the Numbers

Compiled by John Kador |  Mar 1, 2011

The latest stats on working women, global entrepreneurs, office life, and more  Read more


7 Tax-Saving Tips for Home-Based Businesses

By Darren Dahl |  Feb 21, 2011

Filing taxes for your home-based business doesn't have to be a daunting process. Here's how to maximize your return.  Read more


Editor's Letter: Northern Exposure

By Jane Berentson |  Feb 1, 2011

Exploring the link between entrepreneurship and high taxes  Read more


Profits vs. Wages

Compiled by John Kador |  Feb 1, 2011

The latest stats on business sentiment, salaries, profits and more.  Read more


3 Tax-Preparation Apps

By John Brandon |  Feb 1, 2011

These mobile apps help you estimate your tax bill or refund, organize receipts, and find answers to tough tax questions.  Read more


What Norwegian Socialism Looks Like

By Max Chafkin |  Jan 24, 2011

Norway manages to embrace simultaneously socialism and capitalism. And entrepreneurs are thriving. Inc.com's Max Chafkin assesses the reaction to his latest ...  Read more


In Norway, Start-ups Say Ja to Socialism

By Max Chafkin |  Jan 20, 2011

We venture to the very heart of the hell that is Scandinavian socialism—and find out that it’s not so bad. Pricey, yes, but a good place to start and run...  Read more