The Lowdown on Obama's Small Business Plan
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
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File Those W-2s and 1099s and Keep the IRS off Your Back
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
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
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.
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
Cover your legal and accounting must-dos and save yourself headaches in the new year. Read more
Master Your Financials—No Excel Required
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?
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
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?
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
Is your independent contractor really an employee? Time to come clean. Read more
Obama Unveils Jobs Plan
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
The latest stats on working women, global entrepreneurs, office life, and more Read more
7 Tax-Saving Tips for Home-Based Businesses
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
Exploring the link between entrepreneurship and high taxes Read more
Profits vs. Wages
The latest stats on business sentiment, salaries, profits and more. Read more
3 Tax-Preparation Apps
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
So the big Norway story went live l... Read more
In Norway, Start-ups Say Ja to Socialism
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
Comparing Tax Rates in the U.S. and Norway
We compare the income tax paid by an entrepreneur in Norway with what an American counterpart would have paid. Read more
Obama Looks to Ease Small Business Regulations
In a government-wide review, the President is asking officials to offer entrepreneurs special treatment, including extended compliance deadlines and total ta... Read more
How to Find a Tax Preparer for Your One-Person Business
Not every tax pro is versed in the minutiae of accounting for a sole proprietorship. Here's how to find the ones who can save you the most. Read more
Things Are Looking Up
It is a great time to be starting your company. The early stages of any company do not really depend on the economy. In fact, there are many things ... Read more
What Would Thomas Edison Do?
An innovation blast from the past. Plus, the business of All Hallows Eve, and the rest of the day's news. Read more
Go Shopping for a State
There is an old saying: "If they are passing the hors d'oeuvres, you should take one." Right now, many states are passing out more than small nibble... Read more
Embracing the Bush Tax Cuts
Allowing the Bush tax cuts to expire at this point is an understandable reaction to a growing deficit. But it’s a gut reaction that doesn’t consider the ... Read more
Small Business Aid Bill Passes Senate
The Senate approved legislation on Thursday to cut taxes and create a $30 billion lending fund for small businesses. The bill, which passed... Read more
How to Take Advantage of the R&D Tax Credit
Last week President Obama proposed expanding the research and development tax credit and even making it permanent. Here's how to figure out if you qualify. Read more
Automating Innovation
Each day, Inc .'s reporters scour the Web for the most important and interesting news to entrepreneurs. Here's... Read more
