- October 25, 2013
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- Strategies, Tax Strategies for Business Owners
Tax Planning For Small Business Owners Tax planning is the process of looking at various tax options in order to determine when, whether, and how to conduct business and personal transactions to reduce or eliminate tax liability. Many small business owners ignore tax planning. They don’t even think about their taxes until it’s time to […]
- October 25, 2013
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- Strategies, Tax Strategies for Business Owners
One of the biggest hurdles you’ll face in running your own business is staying on top of your numerous obligations to federal, state, and local tax agencies. Tax codes seem to be in a constant state of flux making the Internal Revenue Code barely understandable to most people. The old legal saying that “ignorance of […]
- October 25, 2013
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- Strategies, Tax Strategies for Business Owners
Don’t overpay your income taxes by overlooking expenses which you are entitled to deduct. Use this Financial Guide to ensure you are handling your business travel and entertainment costs in a tax-wise manner. Table of Contents Travel Expenses Entertainment Expenses How Do You Prove Expenses Are “Directly Related”? How Do You Meet The “Associated With” […]
- October 25, 2013
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- Strategies, Tax Strategies for Business Owners
Table of Contents 1. IRA Funding Trick 2. Determine the “Best” Retirement Plan for You 3. Make Your Landlord Pay For Improvements 4. Deduct Home Entertainment Expenses 5. Deduct Holiday Gifts Without Receipts 6. Deduct Your Home Computer 7. Have Your Company Buy You Supper 1. Did you know you can use your previously funded […]
- October 25, 2013
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- Strategies, Tax Strategies for Business Owners
Under the IRS rules, a taxpayer is allowed to deduct expenses related to business use of a home, but only if the space is used “exclusively” on a “regular basis”. To qualify for a home office deduction you must meet one of the following requirements: Exclusive and regular use as your principal place of business […]
- October 25, 2013
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- Strategies, Tax Strategies for Business Owners
How would you like to legally deduct every dime you spend on vacation this year? This financial guide offers strategies that help you do just that. Tim, who owns his own business, decided he wanted to take a two-week trip around the US. So he did–and was able to legally deduct every dime that he […]
- October 25, 2013
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- Strategies, Tax Strategies for Business Owners
The decision as to which type of business organization to use when starting a business is a major one. And, it’s a decision to be revisited periodically as your business develops. While professional advice is critical in making this decision, it’s also important to have a general understanding of the options available. This Financial Guide […]
- October 25, 2013
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- Strategies, Tax Strategies for Business Owners
According to the US Small Business Administration, small businesses employ half of all private sector employees in the United States. However, a majority of small businesses do not offer their workers retirement savings benefits. If you’re like many other small business owners in the United States, you may be considering the various retirement plan options […]
- October 25, 2013
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- Strategies, Tax Strategies for Business Owners
Several different types of retirement plan – 401(k), defined benefit, and profit-sharing – can be made to suit a prosperous small business or professional practice. But if yours is a really small business such as a home-based, start-up, or sideline business, maybe you should consider adopting a SIMPLE IRA plan. Table of Contents How Much […]
- October 25, 2013
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- Investment Strategies, Strategies
Table of Contents How Securities Are Bought And Sold How Prices are Established How Your Securities are Protected Protecting Yourself Types of Investments Investment Contracts and Limited Partnerships Risk vs. Return Planning Techniques Security Selection Six Investing Pitfalls To Avoid Government and Non-Profit Agencies Glossary The world of investing can seem mind-boggling for a beginning […]