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- New Tax Legislation
by Barbara Weltman - A bevy of small-business tax bills were enacted before the holiday break. Here's three you need to know.
(January 2008) - Tax Resolutions for the New Year
by Barbara Weltman - It's never too soon to start thinking about how to trim your tax bill for the year ahead.
(January 2008) - Safeguarding Intellectual Property
by Barbara Weltman - Trademarks, copyrights and patents aren't just for big corporations. Everything from your company's name to its management style is worth protecting.
(January 2008) - House Rules
by Barbara Weltman - Don't assume your home-based business is exempt from taxes and labor laws -- even if you hire your teenager.
(November 2007) - More Hidden Tax Savings
by Richard Colombik - Need a new company car? Why not get Uncle Sam to help pay for it?
(September 2007) - A Mid-Year Business Review
by Barbara Weltman - The year is half over, but there's still time to salvage those New Year's resolutions to get your business in better shape.
(July 2007) - Learning From Past Tax Bills
by Barbara Weltman - When preparing your taxes, the missed savings and lost opportunities of your last return can be your best guide.
(June 2007) - What to Do if You're Audited
by Barbara Weltman - A request for more data from the IRS shouldn't send chills down your spine. Most tax audits are about careless discrepancies or omissions in your return.
(March 2007) - Another Way to Sell Without Paying Taxes
by Richard Colombik - The IRS may be scrambling to close a tax loophole for small-business owners looking to sell, but many others exist. Here's one.
(March 2007) - How to Avoid an Audit
by Barbara Weltman - Knowing the tax rules for your industry and preparing complete and accurate returns can help keep the IRS at bay.
(February 2007) - New Tax Breaks for 2007
by Barbara Weltman - Tax code changes made before the congressional break are giving small-business owners more ways of keeping tax bills down.
(January 2007) - One Less Tax Loophole?
by Richard Colombik - Late last year, the IRS changed regulations on private annuities to prevent capital-gains and income tax deferrals.
(January 2007) - Last Minute Tax-Savings for 2006
by Barbara Weltman - It may be December, but it's still not too late to reduce your year-end tax bills.
(December 2006) - Top Five Overlooked Tax Deductions
by Barbara Weltman - You work hard for your money. So why hand it over to the Internal Revenue Service when you don't need to?
(November 2006) - Sweet Charity
by Barbara Weltman - With the help of federal tax laws, Warren Buffet and Richard Branson aren't the only entrepreneurs who can afford to donate to a good cause.
(October 2006) - Selling Your Company Without Paying Taxes
by Richard Colombik - By turning the sale of your business over to a private annuity company, you can keep the IRS at bay. Here's how.
(September 2006) - The Pension Protection Act: What Business Owners Need To Know
by Barbara Weltman - From charitable donations to college savings plans, the new pension law goes beyond defined benefits for employees.
(September 2006) - Tax Collection For Online Sales
by Barbara Weltman - For web-based businesses, sorting out online sales tax comes down to separating myth from reality.
(August 2006) - Congress and Small Business: Good News, Bad News and No News
by Barbara Weltman - This year's congressional session has provided a mixed-bag of results for entrepreneurs.
(July 2006) - Hiring Immigrants
by Barbara Weltman - The question of what to do about the estimated 11 million undocumented workers currently in the U.S. has produced a firestorm of controversy. It's also brought to light the fact that any small business owner should understand fully their responsibilities when hiring any individual.
(May 2006) - Gearing Up for 2006 Taxes
by Barbara Weltman - Just finished your 2005 return? Well get ready for 2006.
(May 2006) - When Minutes Count
by Barbara Weltman - Recordkeeping can be a boring and troublesome chore that no one wants to do. But keeping good corporate minutes is vital to shareholders who want to maintain their personal liability protection.
(April 2006) - Deducting Your Home Office Expenses
by Barbara Weltman - Home office deductions can offer excellent tax savings for entrepreneurs. However, there are very specific rules that home-based small business owners must follow in order to qualify.
(March 2006) - Employment Taxes for Small Employers
by Barbara Weltman - Having employees is a benefit that comes with many responsibilities including the need to comply with time-consuming federal and state employment tax rules.
(February 2006) - 10 Steps to Year-End Tax Planning
by Barbara Weltman - With the year winding down, here's a look at ways to maximize your 2005 tax savings.
(December 2005) - A Charitable Tax Break
by Richard Colombik - Setting up your own private charitable foundation lets you give to your favorite causes and reduce your current income tax in the process.
(November 2005) - Audit Risk for S Corporations
by Barbara Weltman - Set to begin in late 2005, the IRS will randomly select 5,000 S corporations to audit. Here's what you should know if you become one of the unlucky few targeted for an audit.
(September 2005)
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