Business Taxes

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

Midyear Tax Planning for Small-Business Owners

By Barbara Weltman | Jul 3, 2000

Now is a good time to begin reviewing your situation for next year's tax season. Read more

Tax Incentives for Hiring in a Tight Labor Market

By Barbara Weltman | Jun 3, 2000

Tax laws offer incentives for hiring people you may not have considered. Read more

Avoid an Audit: Pay Yourself Right

By Ilan Mochari | May 1, 2000

Business owners can avoid trouble at tax time by not paying themselves too much -- or too little. Read more

Let's Make a Deal

By Jill Andresky Fraser | Apr 1, 2000

Are you in hot water with the IRS? Here are some tips for meeting them halfway. 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 discusses the circumstances under which your home office qualifies for a tax deduction. Read more

Taxing Matters for the Home Office

By Jill Andresky Fraser | Dec 1, 1999

A new set of rules from Congress in 1999 broadened the guidelines for home office deductions. Do you qualify? 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

Taking your company public? Make sure you understand who the players are and their roles in the process. Read more

IPO Basics: Due Diligence

Nov 1, 1999

One of the keys to a smooth IPO is a thorough review of your business. This due diligence process ensures you can back up everything you say in your SEC regi... Read more

Business for Pleasure: Hobby Businesses

Oct 22, 1999

Things to think about if you want to start a small business based on an activity near and dear to your heart. Read more

Accounting Doesn't Have to Be Mind-Numbing

Oct 22, 1999

You've hung out your shingle. Now it's time to turn to a necessary evil: minding the books. Here are tips on making the task more bearable. Read more

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

Oct 21, 1999

Your business must be more than a disguised hobby--it has to pass muster with the IRS as a real business. Read more

Choosing Accounting Software

By Michael Pellecchia | Aug 15, 1999

Focus on the features to find the right accounting program for your business. 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

Owners can choose their tax treatment in a number of instances. 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

Some Year 2000 bug repairs are tax deductible. Read more

Reduce Your Audit Risk

By Jill Andresky Fraser | Apr 1, 1998

Entrepreneurs face special personal-tax pitfalls. 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