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How to Start a Sole Proprietorship
Sole proprietorships are so easy to establish that you may already own one without realizing it -- all the more reason for getting set up properly so that yo... Read more
Obese Employees Cost Companies More
A new study suggests that investing in wellness programs may pay off on the bottom line. Read more
For Small Businesses, an Annual Nightmare
Three out of four business owners say tax season cuts into their day-to-day operations, according to a new study. Read more
What do you think the most important trend affecting small business will be?
Law & Taxation mentor Barbara Weltman responds to the following questions: What do you think the most important trend affectin... Read more
How do I change my corporate structure?
Law & Taxation mentor Barbara Weltman responds to the following question from an inc.com user: How do I change my corporate stru... Read more
Do I need to change my corporate structure?
Law & Taxation mentor Barbara Weltman responds to the following question from an inc.com user: I set up my home building busines... Read more
What roles do the members of an LLC play?
Law & Taxation mentor Barbara Weltman responds to the following question from an inc.com user: What roles do the members of an ... Read more
How do I determine whether someone is an employee or an independent contractor?
Law & Taxation mentor Barbara Weltman responds to the following question from an inc.com user: My company is trying to figure ou... Read more
10 Steps to Year-End Tax Planning
As the eggnog starts to flow during the holiday season, far too many business owners overlook last-minute opportunities to take control of their tax pict... Read more
10 Steps to Year-End Tax Planning
As the eggnog starts to flow during the holiday season, far too many business owners overlook last-minute opportunities to take control of their tax pict... Read more
Choosing a Form for Your Business
Choosing the right form for your business may be important to your future success. What is the right structure for your business? When should you change corp... Read more
Choosing a Form for Your Business
Choosing the right form for your business may be important to your future success. What is the right structure for your business? When should you change corp... Read more
Choosing a Form for Your Business
Choosing the right form for your business may be important to your future success. What is the right structure for your business? When should you change corp... 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
How to Structure a Partnership
Partnerships are incredibly common--and incredibly hard to sustain. Here's how to set up a partnership that is equitable, efficient, and mutually rewarding. Read more
I'll be the sole owner of a party production company. Which form should my business take?
Law & Taxation mentor Barbara Weltman responds: As the sole owner, your choices are limited to sole proprietorship, S corporation,... Read more
What's New on Your Return for 2003?
Tax law changes over the past several years have brought new write-off opportunities for small-business owners. If you haven't already looked, your 2003 r... Read more
I run a sideline home business but have a full-time day job. Can I claim a home office deduction?
Law & Taxation mentor Barbara Weltman responds: As long as your sideline business is the principal place of business for that acti... 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
How to Set Up a Home-Based Business
Here's what you should consider before you decide to run a company from your home. Read more
The Pros and Cons of Setting Up a C Corp
Converting a company to a C Corp can help you establish some legal and financial separation between you and your business. But the switch involves more paper... Read more
Safeguarding Intellectual Property
Trademarks, copyrights and patents aren't just for big corporations. Everything from your company's name to its management style is worth protecti... Read more
I just hired my first employee. What are my federal tax responsibilities as an employer?
Law & Taxation mentor Barbara Weltman responds: You have to follow certain steps to avoid getting into trouble with the IRS. <... Read more
The Big Stimulus: What's in it for Small Business?
What the $819 billion dollar plan could do for your business. Read more
The Big Stimulus: What's in it for Small Business?
What the $819 billion dollar plan could do for your business. Read more
Employment Taxes for Small Employers
Having employees is a benefit that comes with many responsibilities. While employers gain valuable assistance from their staff, they must comply with tim... Read more
What's New for 2004
April 15, 2004, is the due date for the first installment of estimated tax--something that sole proprietors and owners of pass-through entities should not... Read more
Audit Risk for S Corporations
Today, S corporations are the most popular corporate form of doing business, with nearly 60% of all corporations now filing Form 1120S, U.S. Income T... Read more
Setting Up a Home Office
There are lots of reasons for today's boom in people working from home. Telecommunications and computer technology are cheap and user-... Read more
Setting Up a Home Office
There are lots of reasons for today's boom in people working from home. Telecommunications and computer technology are cheap and user-... Read more
Ask Martha
Can't find what you're looking for? Veteran small-business journalist Martha E. Mangelsdorf guides you to the information you need.
The Latest on the iPad
Are you paying yourself enough? When you're the boss, figuring out the right amount to pay yourself can be tricky. There are tax implicat... Read more
Paperwork Relief for 950,000 Small Employers
If you pay wages to one or more employees that total no more than about $4,000 a year (so that your employment tax payments do not exceed $1,000), as is t... Read more
Companies Embracing Holiday Cheer
Dec. 12, 2005 --Swept up in the holiday spirit, or perhaps too much eggnog, small-business owners are saying thanks to their employees by ... Read more
President Signs Stimulus Today
After weeks of debate, negotiation and squabbling, the stimulus package will finally hit the street. Read more
Six Ways to Position Your Company for Success
What do you think the most important trend affecting small business will be? How best can owners position their companies to take advantage of it? We pose... Read more
Sarah the CEO?
On the campaign trail, Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin is quick to tout her "executive experience" -- including what she says is her backgro... Read more
Non-Taxing Matters
A small-business automation expert looks at several popular tax preparation software packages. Read more
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