Business Taxes


Recent Business Taxes Articles

Kentucky Bill Pits Big Business Against Small Business

By Angus Loten |  Mar 22, 2006

A new bill would delay tax cuts for corporations and transfer the savings to smaller firms.  Read more

IRS Targets Small-Business Owners

By Peter Hoy |  Mar 14, 2006

The Internal Revenue Service is exploring several new approaches to make businesses pay up.  Read more

Senate Mulls Tax Break for Company Cars

By Melanie Brooks |  Mar 2, 2006

New legislation would give businesses deductions on hybrids and other eco-friendly vehicles.  Read more

Agenda 3/06

By Stephanie Clifford |  Mar 1, 2006

Caesar would have done well to beware the Ides of March (the 15th). You should be on guard too: It's tax day.  Read more

Happy Ending

By Inc. staff |  Mar 1, 2006

Not all audits lead to misery.  Read more

Red Flags

By Inc. staff |  Mar 1, 2006

There's no surefire way to avoid being audited, but there are red flags to watch for. Here are six big ones.  Read more

What to Ask Your Accountant

By Inc. staff |  Mar 1, 2006

The right tax preparer can make all the difference. Here are four key questions to ask before tax time rolls around.  Read more

Inc.'s Annual Spectaxular

By Amy Feldman |  Mar 1, 2006

After years of decline, audits of businesses are on the rise. But that's no reason to pay more than your fair share. From new deductions for manufacturers to...  Read more

The Tax Man Cometh

By Barbara Weltman |  Feb 21, 2006

Here are 10 tips for your business to handle taxes right.  Read more

Agenda 2/06

By Stephanie Clifford |  Feb 1, 2006

Shoot for work-love balance this month. Treat your special someone like your best customer.  Read more

Employment Taxes for Small Employers

By Barbara Weltman |  Feb 1, 2006

Advice and information on employment taxes for small business owners.  Read more

Business Leaders, Mayor Clash Over Taxes in Philadelphia

By Melanie Brooks |  Jan 10, 2006

Mayor John Street is expected to block reform of the city's business-privilege tax, which critics say unfairly targets small businesses.  Read more

Almost a Tax Plan

By Robert E. Litan |  Jan 1, 2006

The budget deficit is deadly serious. Tax reform should be too.  Read more

IRS Stepping Up Enforcement Efforts

By Daniel Del'Re |  Dec 15, 2005

Small business advocates fear an increase in audits as IRS receives more funding for enforcement  Read more

The Trouble with Tax Holidays

By Amy Feldman |  Nov 1, 2005

Consumers and politicians love them, but state sales tax holidays are becoming a major headache for businesses.  Read more

A Charitable Tax Break

By Richard Colombik |  Nov 1, 2005

Setting up your own private charitable foundation lets you give to your favorite causes and reduce your current income tax in the process.  Read more

10 Steps to Year-End Tax Planning

By Barbara Weltman |  Sep 1, 2005

With the year winding down, here's a look at ways to maximize your 2005 tax savings.  Read more

Agenda 09/05

By Stephanie Clifford |  Sep 1, 2005

As Frank Sinatra crooned, the days grow short when you reach September. With holidays, back-to-school sessions, and the fourth quarter just around the corner...  Read more

Audit Firm Fesses Up, Pays $456 Million for Fraud

By Daniel Del'Re |  Aug 30, 2005

KPMG avoids fate of Arthur Andersen by settling with feds.  Read more

Green is the New Black

By Dimitra Kessenides |  Jun 1, 2005

Tax breaks, lower electric bills, impressed customers -- companies are finding plenty of benefits in greening up their buildings. And it's not that hard.  Read more

Fifty States, a Thousand New Tax Laws

By Amy Feldman |  Jun 1, 2005

States are increasingly "decoupling" their tax codes from the federal government's, creating big headaches for business owners.  Read more

Close the Deal, Save the Grizzlies

By Larry Olmsted |  Apr 1, 2005

Why hanging out with Andre Agassi can help you land that big account and save money on your taxes.  Read more

Taxing Times: Last Minute Tax Tips to Remember

By Jeffrey S. Parker |  Mar 11, 2005

Deductions your business shouldn't miss this year.  Read more

Taxing Times: Last Minute Tax Tips to Remember

By Jeffrey S. Parker |  Mar 11, 2005

Before you file, be sure you've taken advantage of these tax deductions.  Read more

Taxing Times: Last Minute Tax Tips to Remember

Mar 1, 2005

Fifteen tax tips to help you save on your 2004 taxes.  Read more

New Laws Take On Delaware Subsidiaries

By Lora Kolodny |  Jan 1, 2005

A Delaware tax break is broken.  Read more

Fancy-Sounding Tax Hurts S Corps.

By Darren Dahl |  Jan 1, 2005

Millionaires beware!  Read more

Planning Ahead

By Jeffrey S. Parker |  Nov 1, 2004

Year-end business tax strategies that can help boost your bottom line.  Read more

Property Tax Woes Hit Indiana

By Burt Helm |  Oct 1, 2004

Where property-tax woes are the worst.  Read more

What's New on Your Return for 2003?

By Barbara E. Weltman |  Apr 1, 2004

Don't overlook these changes before you file.  Read more

Tax Tips

By Barbara Weltman |  Apr 1, 2004

Attorney and business tax expert Barbara Weltman shares a tax tip a day from April 6 through April 15 on the Read more

What's New for 2004

By Barbara Weltman |  Apr 1, 2004

Don't overlook these changes when figuring your estimated taxes.  Read more

Hassle-Free Expensing

By Niles Howard |  Feb 1, 2004

Automated expense systems eliminate paper receipts and let employees create and submit reports anytime, anyplace.  Read more

Year-End Tax Strategies

By Rhonda Abrams |  Dec 1, 2003

Each December, Rhonda Abrams has the unpleasant duty of interrupting readers' holiday activities with a reminder that in just a few short months, tax time wi...  Read more

The Home-Office Tax Deduction

Nov 1, 2003

Running a business from home can save not only the cost of renting a separate office, but it can also save you tax dollars.  Read more