Business Taxes


Recent Business Taxes Articles

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

Legislation would create a $30-billion loan fund and $12 billion in tax breaks after its final passage.  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

In Praise of the Millionaires Tax

Each day, Inc.'s reporters scour the Web for the most important and interesting news to entrepreneurs. Here's what we found today: ...  Read more

Is an Internet Sales Tax Coming Soon?

A new bill before Congress would end a major perk of online shopping: no sales tax. Small businesses would be exempt – though "small" isn't defined.  Read more

San Francisco's Best Hotels for Business Travel

The Bay Areas highlights from Inc.com's Business Travel 50.  Read more

Small Businesses Fight Offshore Tax Havens

Multinational companies use tax havens to avoid $37 billion in taxes -- money that could be spent on a small business lending fund.  Read more

A Tax Cut for Angels

How states such as Ohio, Wisconsin, and Minnesota give angel investors (and start-ups) a break.  Read more

How to Prepare for Next Tax Season Now

Plan ahead and avoid common last minute mistakes next April 15th.  Read more

How to Choose a Calendar or Fiscal Year

You've probably noticed that not every business closes its books on December 31. Here's what goes into deciding on a financial reporting period.  Read more

How to Deal With a Worker Classification Tax Audit

The IRS plans to audit the worker classification practices of 6,000 randomly selected companies, many of them small businesses. Here's what you need to know.  Read more

How to Survive a Tax Audit

If you're prepared, honest and organized, an audit isn't as scary as you might think.  Read more

An Internet Usage Tax?

Last month, Microsoft made a lot of people mad  by suggesting an intern...  Read more

Steve Jobs Takes on Adobe

Steve Jobs takes aim at Adobe . In a sign that Apple founder Steve Jobs has returned to his familiar role as spokesperson for his company, Jobs has ...  Read more

How to Write Off Travel and Entertainment Expenses

Are you perplexed by the 13-page IRS guidelines for deducting travel and entertainment expenses? Inc.com's shorter (less complicated) guide will help you fin...  Read more

Obama Cracks Down on Use of Contractors

The IRS plans to audit 6,000 companies over the next three years in a bid to crack down on companies that erroneously classify employees as independent contr...  Read more

Obama Promises Help for Small Businesses

In his first State of the Union address, the president pledges to spur lending to small businesses and eliminate the capital gains tax on small business inve...  Read more

How to Choose Business Accounting Software

From QuickBooks to NetSuite, there's plenty of accounting software out there to choose from. Here's how to pick the best one to serve your company's needs.  Read more

How to Reduce Your Small Business Tax Bill

A look at helpful year-end tax tips, advice on making smart elections, and good tax resources for the small business owner.  Read more

Scott Cook of Intuit on Product Innovation

The key, says Intuit's founder, is to get everyone involved  Read more

Baucus Bill Would Not Obligate Businesses to Offer Insurance

Companies with more than 50 employees that did not provide coverage would be expected to reimburse the government.  Read more

Will Obama's Tax Hike Affect You?

Experts say it won't apply to the majority of entrepreneurs.  Read more

My Favorite Write-off

Entrepreneurs tend to be experts in the art and science of deducting business expenses from their tax bills. Here, 5 business owners discuss their favorite d...  View slideshow

Taxes: Share Documents for Free With Pixily

Share tax documents for free with Pixily  Read more

New York Weighs Tax Increase on Business Owners

Lawmakers propose raising personal income tax rates for those making above $250,000 a year; could affect S corps.  Read more

How to Minimize This Year's Tax Bill

Looking to trim your tax bill this year? Here are some smart strategies.  Read more

Local Hero or Tax Cheat?

Gus Rancatore's ice cream shop, Toscanini's, is a fixture in Cambridge, Massachusetts. When it was seized for nonpayment of taxes, the community responded.  Read more

Intuit Launches Latest Version of QuickBooks Retail Management Software

Intuit has released the latest version of its QuickBooks Point of Sale retail management software, designed to replace the traditional cash register.  Read more

Legal Issues for a Home Business 

Working from home sounds ideal, but there are many considerations. Inc. Expert Barbara Weltman discusses some of the key legal issues you should look out ...  Watch video

Intuit Expands Reach Into SMB Market

Intuit has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Menlo Park-based Homestead Technologies, a provider of Web site and Web store solutions for small busines...  Read more

Passing It On [Audio] 

Death and taxes -- the only two sure things in life. And for business owners, the estate tax combines the worst of both worlds. Could a permanent life i...  Watch video

Small Business Recordkeeping 

When it comes to taxes, many people simply toss receipts into a shoebox. But for business owners, good recordkeeping is essential. Inc. Expert Barbara Wel...  Watch video