Business Taxes

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

Understanding Small Business Tax Deductions

Nov 1, 2003

Thankfully, you can reduce your tax burden by deducting most of what you spend in the course of business. Read more

IRS Errors Snag Entrepreneurs

By Nadine Heintz | Nov 1, 2003

Oops! The IRS misreads thousands of K-1s, to the chagrin of S corps and LLPs. Read more

Do I Need to Collect Sales Tax?

By Rhonda Abrams | Oct 1, 2003

Understanding whether you must collect sales tax and the rules and regulations behind them in your state can land in a hodgepodge of laws and regulations. He... Read more

New Tax Incentives for New Car Purchases

By Barbara Weltman | Oct 1, 2003

A new tax incentive could make it easier for you to purchase that SUV for business use this year. Read more

What Kind of Business Should Your Business Be?

By Rhonda Abrams | Sep 1, 2003

The form of incorporation you choose will affect the taxes you pay, who can invest in your company, and your financial security. Read more

Back to the Future

By Bobbie Gossage | Jul 1, 2003

The tax cut makes this Bush look very Reaganesque. Read more

A Gross Tax Proposal

By Bobbie Gossage | Jul 1, 2003

A business activity tax stands to change the way taxes are calculated in Kentucky. Read more

Briefing: April 2003

By Inc. staff | Apr 1, 2003

What you need to know about IRS audits, the Internet sales tax, Bush's plan for the SBA, commuter relief, and Squeaky's, the other place to play golf in Augu... Read more

Letter From The Editor: Rescuing the Economy

By John Koten | Mar 1, 2003

Tax policies should favor, not hurt, entrepreneurs. Read more

Deductions Your Small Business Shouldn't Miss

Feb 13, 2003

Keep an eye out for these often-overlooked ways to cut your tax bill. Read more

Storming the Hill

By Eamon Javers | Feb 1, 2003

Now that the Republicans are in command, the small-business lobby hopes this new congressional session will bring it more victories than losses. Here's the v... Read more

Who Should Own the Business Car?

By Barbara Weltman | Jan 9, 2003

Should you or your corporation own a business car? The answer depends on several tax and non-tax factors. Read more

Tax Benefits for Worthless Securities

By Barbara Weltman | Jan 1, 2003

Own any stocks in or bonds issued by dotcoms or other companies that went under? The tax law can help provide you with some of relief. Read more

Keeping Business Records for Tax Purposes

By Barbara Weltman | Jan 1, 2003

There's no time like the present to start getting your paperwork in order for next year's tax season. Read more

Gearing Up for 2003

By Barbara Weltman | Dec 16, 2002

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 more

Year-End Tax Strategies

Dec 15, 2002

Rhonda Abram's year-end tax tips for 2002. Read more

Small Business, Not All Business

By Rhonda Abrams | Nov 13, 2002

The Republican Party controls the White House, the Senate, and the House of Representatives. What does that mean for small business? Rhonda Abrams challenges... Read more

Trading Places: Are You Ready for Self-Employment?

By John Case | Nov 1, 2002

Thinking of chucking the security of a job to become a soloist? Make sure you understand the forces that keep most people trapped in cubicles and dreaming of... Read more

Tax Planning for Tough Times

By Jill Andresky Fraser | Mar 1, 2002

How to get Uncle Sam to ease your cash-flow troubles. Read more

Understanding Small-Business Tax Deductions

Feb 7, 2002

Thankfully, you can reduce your tax burden by deducting most of what you spend in the course of business. Read more

IRS Installment Payment Plans

By Author No | Feb 6, 2002

If you can pay your debt over time, an installment plan may be the right solution. Here are the pros and cons. Read more

Year-End Tax Strategies

By Rhonda Abrams | Nov 26, 2001

Recent tax law changes make it particularly enticing to observe some typical year-end strategies that may not make the best business sense. Read more

Need Boardroom Yardsticks? Here Are Five.

By Ralph Ward | Aug 9, 2001

What are best, worst, and in-between practices in the boardroom? Here are a few answers to the question: "If you had one tool to measure the value of a board... Read more

Handy Online Audit " Financial Literacy" Test

By Ralph Ward | Aug 9, 2001

It's coming up on a year since the SEC and major stock exchanges started cracking down on "financial literacy" requirements for U.S. board audit committees. ... Read more

Hot Tip: Payroll Taxes

By Mike Hofman | Apr 1, 2001

The new way the IRS collects payroll taxes could affect millions of small businesses. Read more

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