Choosing the right business entity is one of the most important decisions a small business owner has to make. While many factors must be taken into account in making this choice, the tax implications of the various business structures are probably the most important consideration. Each business entity is subject to different tax rates, tax […]
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Tax Notifications and Updates for 2014
This article discusses Tax Notifications and Updates for 2014: Postponement of Filing Date Taxpayers are still feeling the effects of the federal government shutdown which lasted for 16 days in October. According to the IRS, January 31st is the earliest date that the agency will begin processing individual tax returns, a postponement […]
Health Market Delay for Small Businesses
Health Market Delay for Small Businesses – The day before Thanksgiving the United States Department of Health and Human Services announced another delay in the use of government websites to enroll in health insurance plans under the new Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. According to the announcement, small businesses will not be able to […]
Some Small Businesses May Owe Back Taxes In California
A court ruling from December of 2012 could result in many small business investors in California owing large sums of money in back taxes from a practice now deemed unconstitutional. Five years ago many small business investors in California were promised a tax break. The investors were told that if they invested in specific types […]
Small Businesses Suffer From Recent Shutdown
Small businesses suffer from recent shutdown. Although government employees suffered the most from the recent government shutdown, many small business owners also suffered a hard hit. Any small business that interfaced with in any way with government agencies or government services probably experience some adverse economic effects. These included loss of revenue and lost opportunities, […]