Business Taxes


Recent Business Taxes Articles

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 to provide you a bit 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

With all the other things going on in the world and in your business, it may seem downright cruel of me to even bring up the subject of taxes, but a few c...  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 bo...  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 committee...  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

Midyear Tax Planning for Small-Business Owners

By Barbara Weltman |  Jul 3, 2000

Now's the time to review your tax picture for the current year. This will allow you to take actions that can reduce your 2000 taxes. These actions can als...  Read more

Tax Incentives for Hiring in a Tight Labor Market

By Barbara Weltman |  Jun 3, 2000

Having trouble finding employees? The tax law provides incentives for hiring certain individuals you might not otherwise have considered. W...  Read more

Avoid an Audit: Pay Yourself Right

By Ilan Mochari |  May 1, 2000

When it comes to salary, many business owners have no qualms about paying themselves a hefty amount. What many owners fail to recognize, however, is that ...  Read more

Let's Make a Deal

By Jill Andresky Fraser |  Apr 1, 2000

Meet the IRS halfway when trouble's afoot Here's some comforting news if you're in hot water with the IRS: not all transgression...  Read more

I run a sideline home business but have a full-time day job. Can I claim a home office deduction?

Mar 6, 2000

Law & Taxation mentor Barbara Weltman responds: As long as your sideline business is the principal place of business for that acti...  Read more

Taxing Matters for the Home Office

By Jill Andresky Fraser |  Dec 1, 1999

Let's face it: the tax deduction for business use of your home may be used, abused, and fantasized about more than any other deduction in the rule books. ...  Read more

You Think You Can File an Accurate Tax Return, Do You?

Nov 19, 1999

When it comes to paying taxes, independent professionals should consider if they can tackle the project themselves.  Read more

IPO Basics: Investment Bankers, Underwriters, and Other Key Players

Nov 1, 1999

The Beauty Contest - Investment Bankers Despite its moniker, the beauty contest should not be taken lightly. During this pageant, ...  Read more

IPO Basics: Due Diligence

Nov 1, 1999

During the due diligence phase, the company, its underwriters, and their attorneys will focus on the registration statement. This phase will require the c...  Read more

Business for Pleasure: Hobby Businesses

Oct 22, 1999

For many small business owners, the business is more a labor of love than a reliable source of income. This is most often the case when the owner has othe...  Read more

Accounting Doesn't Have to Be Mind-Numbing

Oct 22, 1999

Perhaps the hardest part of accounting is getting over the psychological hang-up that most people seem to have about it. Many of us are loath to balance o...  Read more

Can I Claim a Tax Deduction for a Part-Time Home-Based Business?

Oct 21, 1999

For purposes of claiming a tax deduction it makes no difference if you work only part-time at your home-based business or that you have another occupation...  Read more

Choosing Accounting Software

By Michael Pellecchia |  Aug 15, 1999

Here's what you need to consider when choosing accounting software: Auditing features. These might include a map mode, an...  Read more

Do-It-Yourself Growth Capital

By Jill Andresky Fraser |  Jul 1, 1999

In today's tight financing markets, with many owners relying on cash flow to fund expansion, cost control could be your key to faster growth.  Read more

Tax Elections for Small-Business Owners

By Barbara Weltman |  Jun 1, 1999

While many tax rules are automatic, there are a number of instances in which owners can choose their tax treatment. Here's a listing of some elections ava...  Read more

What Should You Do about Charitable Giving?

By Barbara Weltman |  Apr 1, 1999

Charitable giving is encouraged by the IRS, but there are limitations to what you can deduct from your taxes for this act of generosity.  Read more

What's Hot: Year-End Game

By Jill Andresky Fraser |  Nov 1, 1998

A guide to books and Web sites that can help you take advantage of corporate-tax strategies and deductions. Resources include tips from the IRS and tax-filin...  Read more

Would You Lie to Save Your Company?

By Jeffrey L. Seglin |  Jul 1, 1998

A business owner must decide if he should tell his auditors about a company-threatening problem--thereby ensuring the business's demise--or lie to them and w...  Read more

Year 2000 Costs: The Silver Lining

By Jill Andresky Fraser |  Jun 1, 1998

If your company is dealing with the headaches caused by the infamous Year 2000 bug -- the problems that will strike a lot of hardware and software o...  Read more

Reduce Your Audit Risk

By Jill Andresky Fraser |  Apr 1, 1998

You've probably already figured out that as a business owner your odds of getting audited by the IRS are much higher than they'd be if you were a corporat...  Read more

Know Your Options

By Jill Andresky Fraser |  Feb 1, 1998

A look at different stock option plans, including nonqualified plans and ISOs. Includes an explanation of the tax differences and ways to customize your plan.  Read more

States of Confusion

By Jill Andresky Fraser |  Jul 1, 1997

With 48 different state-tax codes, you could have tax liabilities you've never dreamed of.  Read more