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All costs of getting a business started—before commencing operations—are not current expenses but are capital items, including advertising, travel, office supplies, utilities, repairs and employee wages. (IRC § 195.)
Under the tax code, these start-up expenses must be...
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All enterprises must keep their books based on accounting periods, called tax years. For individuals, the tax year is the same as the good old calendar year starting on January 1 and ending on December 31. Most small businesses are required to use the calendar year, too.
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If your business is a sole proprietorship that has employees or if your business is a partnership, limited liability company or corporation, you must get a federal Employer Identification Number (EIN). You will use this number on all business-related forms you send to the IRS....
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What can you do to improve your business tax situation before the year ends?
Determine Your Business Profit or Loss
Bring your accounting up-to-date. Know where your business stands from a profit or loss perspective. This will make your year-end planning more efficient...
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Running your own business? Make sure you claim the expense deductions you deserve without going overboard.
All businesses have expenses. Just about any expense that helps a business run or create a product is tax-deductible as long as it is "ordinary, necessary, and...
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Do you have to pay taxes on any tuition, books, supplies, and equipment that your employer paid for, when you attended college or graduate classes?
If you take advantage of educational assistance benefits offered by your employer, you can exclude up to $5,250 from your...
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