The advantages of using an LLC for your small business

You can operate your small business in several ways. For example, your entity can be a sole proprietorship, an S corporation or a partnership. Here are the advantages of operating as a limited liability company (LLC). Continue Reading The advantages of using an LLC for your small business

Starting a business? How expenses will be treated on your tax return

Launching a business? Here’s how start-up expenses are handled on a federal tax return. Continue Reading Starting a business? How expenses will be treated on your tax return

Advantages and disadvantages of claiming big first-year real estate depreciation deductions

If your business has a choice to deduct real estate expenses or depreciate them over several years, the decision may seem simple. But there are a number of factors to consider. Continue Reading Advantages and disadvantages of claiming big first-year real estate depreciation deductions

Reduce the impact of the 3.8% net investment income tax

In addition to regular income tax, high-income taxpayers may face the 3.8% net investment income tax. This article explains who the tax applies to, as well as some strategies to minimize it. Continue Reading Reduce the impact of the 3.8% net investment income tax

Questions you may still have after filing your tax return

Even if you filed your 2022 tax return by the deadline, you may still have questions. We’re often asked about refund status, how long to keep records and when an amended tax return should be filed. Here are some answers. Continue Reading Questions you may still have after filing your tax return

4 ways corporate business owners can help ensure their compensation is “reasonable”

C corporation owners: To keep your compensation tax deductible, you need to ensure it’s “reasonable.” Otherwise, it could be deemed a dividend. Here are four steps to take. Continue Reading 4 ways corporate business owners can help ensure their compensation is “reasonable”

New Business Ownership Reporting in 2024

Starting in 2024 (or 2023 for newly formed entities), corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), limited partnerships, and other entities that file formation papers with a state’s Secretary of State’s office (or similar government agency) must file a report with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) of the U.S. Treasury Department providing specified information regarding the entity’s “beneficial owners.” Continue Reading New Business Ownership Reporting in 2024