Sep 4, 2018 | Small Business
The S corporation business structure offers many advantages, including limited liability for owners and no double taxation (at least at the federal level). But not all businesses are eligible. And, with the new 21% flat income tax rate that now applies to C...
Jul 2, 2018 | Small Business
For tax years beginning in 2018 and beyond, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) created a flat 21% federal income tax rate for C corporations. Under prior law, C corporations were taxed at rates as high as 35%. The TCJA also reduced individual income tax rates, which...
Aug 10, 2017 | Small Business
If your business is a limited liability company (LLC) or a limited liability partnership (LLP), you know that these structures offer liability protection and flexibility as well as tax advantages. But they once also had a significant tax disadvantage: The IRS used to...
Jul 13, 2017 | Small Business
It’s common for a business to own not only typical business assets, such as equipment, inventory, and furnishings, but also the building where the business operates — and possibly other real estate as well. There can, however, be negative consequences when a...
May 8, 2017 | Small Business
Many business owners use a calendar year as their company’s tax year. It’s intuitive and aligns with most owners’ personal returns, making it about as simple as anything involving taxes can be. But for some businesses, choosing a fiscal tax year can make more sense....
