IRS Audit Preparation: What Triggers Audits and How to Respond
Learn what triggers IRS audits, how to prepare your records, and how to respond if your small business is selected for examination.
State and Local Tax Obligations: A State-by-State Overview
Navigate the complex landscape of state and local taxes, including income tax, franchise tax, gross receipts tax, and how to determine your obligations in each state.
Year-End Tax Planning Strategies for Small Businesses
Actionable year-end tax planning strategies to reduce your tax liability, from timing income and expenses to maximizing deductions before December 31.
Retirement Plans for Business Owners: SEP, SIMPLE, Solo 401(k)
Compare SEP IRAs, SIMPLE IRAs, and Solo 401(k) plans for small business owners, including contribution limits, tax advantages, and which plan fits your business.
Sales Tax Nexus: When and Where You Must Collect
Understand the concept of sales tax nexus, how the South Dakota v. Wayfair decision changed the rules, and how to determine where your business must collect sales tax.
Payroll Taxes: What You Owe, When You Owe It
A complete guide to federal payroll tax obligations for small businesses with employees, including FICA, FUTA, withholding schedules, and filing requirements.
Vehicle Deductions: Mileage vs. Actual Expenses
Compare the standard mileage rate and actual expense methods for deducting vehicle costs, and learn which approach maximizes your tax savings.
Home Office Deduction: Simplified vs. Regular Method
Compare the simplified and regular methods for claiming the home office deduction, and learn which approach saves you more on your taxes.
Business Tax Deductions: The Complete Guide
A comprehensive guide to every major business tax deduction available to small business owners, with practical examples and documentation requirements.
Self-Employment Tax: What It Is and How to Reduce It
Understand how self-employment tax works, who pays it, and practical strategies to legally reduce your self-employment tax burden.
Quarterly Estimated Taxes: How to Calculate and When to Pay
Learn how to calculate quarterly estimated tax payments, when they are due, and how to avoid underpayment penalties.
Federal Tax Obligations for Small Business Owners
Understand every federal tax obligation your small business faces, from income tax to employment taxes, and learn the filing requirements for each.
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