http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-index Find information to help grow your online business with business plans, Thomas Register, news articles and more http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-114351-m-2-sc-56-identify_new_consumer_norms-i American consumers have been profoundly altered by the recession in a way that will have a lasting effect on how they shop and buy. That's the ... Sun, 17 Jan 2010 16:00:00 -0800 114351 http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-114341-m-2-sc-56-calculating_an_offer_in_compromise-i In the past two columns, I've been discussing offers in compromise, the IRS program that gives taxpayers a fresh start. This program is designed ... Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:00:00 -0800 114341 http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-114297-m-2-sc-56-how_to_apply_for_offers_in_compromise-i In the last issue, I discussed  qualifications for offers in compromise . Please note the following correction:  I stated that when one is ... Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:00:00 -0800 114297 http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-114254-m-2-sc-56-offers_in_compromise-i The economy is fighting madly to recover. Yet many folks, especially business owners, are still suffering. Quite a few have delinquent income tax ... Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0800 114254 http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-114212-m-2-sc-56-more_benefits_fewer_taxes-i You've no doubt been at pains to cut costs during this recession. Now is the perfect time to review your hiring strategies and pay scales. More ... Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:00:00 -0700 114212 http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-114175-m-2-sc-56-more_on_c_corporations-i Last month’s article about structuring one’s business as a  C Corporation versus a sole proprietorship , an LLC, an S ... Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:00:00 -0700 114175 http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-114038-m-2-sc-56-an_overview_of_deducting_business_expenses-i Carol A. Brittain has more than 20 years of experience specializing in business and corporate law. She holds an MBA from Thunderbird School of Global ... Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:00:00 -0800 114038 http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-114027-m-2-sc-56-new_tax_tips_for_businesses-i In these lean times, there's one move that's always smart--preserve your cash by making sure your business gets every tax deduction possible. ... Thu, 05 Feb 2009 16:00:00 -0800 114027 http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-113824-m-2-sc-56-yearend_tax_tips-i If you're dreading tax season, take heart. There are still a few weeks left to make decisions that could lighten your tax load for 2008. ... Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:00:00 -0800 113824 http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-113424-m-2-sc-56-tax_relief-i Did you know that you could locate your company in an area with a more favorable tax environment? Even if taxation isn't your primary reason for ... Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:00:00 -0700 113424 http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-113004-m-2-sc-56-tax_planning_primer_for_the_selfemployed-i The IRS's Definition of Self-EmploymentAccording to the IRS, you're self-employed if you carry on a trade or business as a sole proprietor, ... Tue, 01 Apr 2008 17:00:00 -0700 113004 http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-112756-m-2-sc-11-the_big_taxsaving_benefits_of_llc_business_organizations-i Smart thinking about the pros and cons for LLC business organizations for startup entrepreneurs Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0700 112756 http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-112763-m-2-sc-56-how_to_buy_an_suv_with_help_from_uncle_sam-i Best tax saving tips for small businesses and sole proprietors Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0700 112763 http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-112762-m-2-sc-10-the_perils_of_accepting_stock_compensation_in_a_startup_company-i Insider's tips to negotiating compensation with cash-strapped startup companies and small businesses Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0700 112762 http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-112179-m-2-sc-56-dont_let_tax_season_tax_you-i Are you frantically trying to figure out how to file your new company's business taxes for the first time? Has your company expanded and left you ... Tue, 20 Mar 2007 17:00:00 -0700 112179 http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-112220-m-2-sc-56-top_tax_writeoffs_that_could_get_you_in_trouble_with_the_irs-i From guard dogs to Las Vegas-style showgirl costumes, there's no limit to what people will try to write off at tax time for the sake of their ... Sun, 26 Nov 2006 16:00:00 -0800 112220 http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-1903-m-2-sc-54-is_a_business_loan_taxable_income-i Understanding and interpreting business tax law is a daunting task. But is a business loan considered business income? Wed, 16 Mar 2005 00:00:00 -0800 1903 http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-1833-m-2-sc-9-tax_answers_for_homebased_businesses-i Luckily there are places you can go for answers to your home-based-business tax questions. Wed, 23 Feb 2005 00:00:00 -0800 1833 http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-1614-m-2-sc-9-tax_breaks_for_home_businesses-i Learn more about the tax breaks for home-based businesses, including the most important one, which is the home-office deduction. Wed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 -0800 1614 http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-1577-m-2-sc-56-federal_unemployment_taxes-i Almost all employers must pay federal unemployment taxes under the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA). You fall under the requirement if you meet... Sat, 27 Nov 2004 00:00:00 -0800 1577 http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-1561-m-2-sc-56-employerpaid_taxes-i Businesses try as much as any taxpayer to limit their tax burdens, but they're always required to pay FICA and unemployment taxes. Here's what you... Thu, 25 Nov 2004 00:00:00 -0800 1561 http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-1543-m-2-sc-56-twelve_tips_for_preventing_tax_audits-i There's no way to guarantee the IRS won't pay you an unwelcome visit. Learn what tax experts have identified as factors that may flag a return for... Sun, 21 Nov 2004 00:00:00 -0800 1543 http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-1545-m-2-sc-56-how_to_prepare_for_a_tax_audit-i If the IRS pays your business a visit, understanding what an auditor might look for can make the difference between a minor inconvenience and a major... Sun, 21 Nov 2004 00:00:00 -0800 1545 http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-1544-m-2-sc-56-tax_deductions_and_your_small_business-i Learn how to reduce, if not eliminate, your company's tax burden by using IRS business-expense tax deductions to your advantage. Sun, 21 Nov 2004 00:00:00 -0800 1544 http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-1453-m-2-sc-56-small_business_tax_basics-i Make sure you are meeting all of your responsibilities to the tax man - and also seizing every opportunity to reduce your taxes. Sun, 07 Nov 2004 00:00:00 -0800 1453 http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-1457-m-2-sc-50-what_do_you_need_to_know_about_deductions-i Doing your homework in this area is a necessary evil that will pay off in terms of avoiding penalties and other troubles with tax authorities. Sun, 07 Nov 2004 00:00:00 -0800 1457 http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-1416-m-2-sc-56-avoid_penalties_for_tax_failures_by_the_corporation-i The IRS can impose criminal penalties for willful failure to pony up your share of the taxes. Find out which circumstances can result in prosecution. Tue, 02 Nov 2004 00:00:00 -0800 1416 http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-1325-m-2-sc-56-payroll_taxes_for_corporations-i Payroll, or employment taxes, include federal income tax withholding, social security and medicare taxes, and federal unemployment (FUTA) tax. Learn... Tue, 26 Oct 2004 00:00:00 -0700 1325 http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-1327-m-2-sc-56-sales_taxes_for_corporations-i If your corporation sells tangible goods to the general public and is incorporated in a state that imposes a sales tax on those goods, your business... Tue, 26 Oct 2004 00:00:00 -0700 1327 http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-1267-m-2-sc-20-should_you_form_an_s_corporation_for_tax_reasons-i If you're looking for tax benefits when incorporating your company, consider S corporations. Thu, 21 Oct 2004 00:00:00 -0700 1267