Calculate the Costs of the Fiscal Cliff
These free online tools will help you quickly estimate your tax bill if we head over the cliff. Get started now. Read more
Tax Planning
Tax Moves to Make Before 2013
It's anyone's guess what next year will bring for taxes. So do yourself a favor and start planning your strategy now. Read more
Top Tax Move for 2012: Drop Dead
Business owners can save a ton of estate taxes by kicking the bucket this year rather than next. But there are less drastic solutions. Read more
3 Steps to Avoid an IRS Audit of Your Tax Return
If you don't outsource your tax preparation--your time is limited, after all--here's how to audit-proof your return. Read more
Recent Tax Planning Articles
Really! Treat Everyday Like It's Tax Season
Sooner or later, prospective buyers will need to verify your company's financials--and that's when the time and effort you invest in good bookkeeping starts ... Read more
Retirement Saving for Optimists
It's like eating your vegetables, but here's what you need to know: the Roth 401(k) is perfect for entrepreneurs. Read more
2 Start-up Tax Credits You Should Use (if Possible)
As part of the American Taxpayer Relief Act, two tax credits popular among start-ups were retroactively extended through 2013. Don't miss out. Read more
Why the U.S. Needs a National Sales Tax (Instead of a State-by-State System)
I'm not a fan of federal government. But let's ease the administrative burden of filing in 50 different states, and end the debate over how to tax online sales. Read more
California Start-ups: Your Tax Bill Just Got Bigger
The state has nixed one of the chief tax incentives for starting a business there. But it gets worse: The consequences are retroactive. Read more
With New Capital Gain Tax Rates, Should You Buy or Sell?
An Ernst & Young start-up tax advisor outlines a six-step approach to make the wisest financial decision for you. Read more
4 Year-End Tax Moves for Investors
'Tis the season to review your tax strategy. If you haven't already, look at your personal portfolio and consider these four tweaks before 2013. Read more
Tax Hikes Are Coming. Time to Sell?
If you've thought about selling your business, now a new factor should enter into the decision: Should you do it before taxes rise next year? Read more
The Problem With Your Accountant
Tens of thousands of CPAs make a living doing returns for small-business clients. They're missing a great opportunity. Read more
Romney Opened a Swiss Bank Account. Should You?
The presidential candidate is learning the hard way that they're not good for PR. But they might not be great tax havens anymore either. Read more
Would You Give Up Citizenship for $1 Billion?
Eduardo Saverin turned in his passport ahead of the Facebook IPO. Proof that entrepreneurs are fleeing because of high taxes? Read more
4 Tax Deductions Not to Miss
Re-examining your records in the 11th hour could be worth your while. Here's where to start. Read more
FICA: The Tax Business Owners Should Fear Most
Millionaire tax? Forget it. Higher Brackets? Meh. The most dangerous tax for business owners is one nobody talks about. Read more
Why the Capital Gains Tax Hurts Entrepreneurs
The capital gains tax has been touted as the brass ring for business owners. But if you self-fund your growth, it's anything but. Read more
Save on Taxes: How to Pay Like a Millionaire
Here are some of the most common tax mistakes that business owners make. Are you getting any of these wrong? Read more
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