As a small business owner, tax time can be stressful. That’s why ensuring you’re garnering every benefit possible is essential. Many small businesses overlook some huge benefits when it comes to tax credits. This article reveals five of the most overlooked tax credits for small businesses. Read on to determine if any of these apply […]
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Take Advantage of 7 Small Business Deductions
Small businesses can take advantage of dozens of tax deductions to reduce what they owe the IRS at tax time. In this article, we share seven top deductions that you may not know about but should. 1. Property rent If you rent a location for conducting business, you can deduct your rent payments as a […]
Intellectual Property: Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights
Many businesses are founded on an original idea or design. Consider Xerox or IBM. Or look at products like Coke or popular published works such as the Harry Potter books. Where would they all be today if their idea or work had not been protected by intellectual property laws? For a growing business, securing the […]
Frequently Asked Questions about Excise Taxes
In this article, we discuss excise taxes, what they are, how they work, and who pays them. Read on to learn the fundamentals of excise taxes. What Is an Excise Tax? According to the IRS, excise taxes are “imposed on various goods, services, and activities.” That definition is vague, so let’s understand exactly what an […]
Small Business Taxes: Who Pays What?
There are various federal taxes that may apply to your small business. The type and form of business you operate determines what taxes you must pay and how you pay them. At the federal level, several different taxes may apply. Excise Taxes The IRS defines an excise tax as a tax imposed on the sale […]