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J.K. Lasser's Small Business Taxes 2012
By: Barbara WeltmaneBook Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
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The tax facts and strategies that every small business owner needs to know
Owning a small business is a big responsibility. While all small business owners seek to improve their bottom line, few realize all the ways that both current and new tax laws can help them do so. With J.K. Lasser?s Small Business Taxes 2012 , you?ll quickly discover how. Written in a straightforward and accessible style, this reliable resource offers a complete overview of small business tax planning and provides you with the information needed to make tax-smart decisions throughout the year.
Focusing on strategies that help you use deductions and tax credits effectively, shield business income, and maximize other aspects of small business taxes, this practical guide will show you how your actions in business today can affect your bottom line from a tax perspective tomorrow. Includes detailed coverage of the newest tax laws and IRS rules Reveals strategies that can help you run a tax-smart business all year long Contains comprehensive information on each deductible expense, including dollar limits and record-keeping requirements Offers clear instructions on where to report income and claim deductions on your tax forms Includes a free online supplement at JKLasser.com, which contains up-to-the-minute tax law changes Other titles by Barbara Weltman: J.K. Lasser?s 1001 Deductions & Tax Breaks 2012
Making the right tax moves can make your business better. Let J.K. Lasser?s Small Business Taxes 2012 show you how, with strategies and advice that will help you understand and plan for both today?s and tomorrow?s tax laws.
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| Title of Business & Economics eBook: J.K. Lasser's Small Business Taxes 2012 | |
| Release Date: 10-04-2011 | |
| Publisher: Wiley |
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J.K. Lasser's Small Business Taxes 2012
Chapter One
Business Organization
If you have a great idea for a product or a business and are eager to get started, do not let your enthusiasm be the reason you get off on the wrong foot. Take a while to consider how you will organize your business. The form of organization your business takes controls how income and deductions are reported to the government on a tax return. Sometimes you have a choice of the type of business organization; other times circumstances limit your choice. If you have not yet set up your business and do have a choice, this discussion will influence your decision on business organization. If you have already set up your business, you may want to consider changing to another form of organization. In this chapter you will learn about:
Sole proprietorships (including independent contractors and husband-wife ventures)
Partnerships and limited liability companies
S corporations and their shareholder-employees
C corporations and their shareholder-employees
Employees
Factors in choosing your form of business organization
Forms of business organization compared
Changing your form of business
Tax identification number
For a further discussion on worker classification, see IRS Publication 15-A, Employer's Supplemental Tax Guide.
Sole Proprietorships
If you go into business for yourself and do not have any partners (with the exception of a spouse, as explained shortly), you are considered a sole proprietor and your business is called a sole
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