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Everything You Need to Know about Business Taxes

Worried about filing and paying your business taxes? You can find all the information you need about business taxes here, from tax season forms and processes, to filing an extension, to finding more deductions, to avoiding audits. Learn about sales and real estate taxes, and get information on where to look for state and local tax information.
All about Barter and Taxes
Barter is the exchange of goods and services between businesses and individuals without cash changing hands. The IRS considers barter transactions taxable, so you need to learn about how to comply with the tax laws relating to barter.
Common Errors Businesses Make in Federal, State, Taxes
Running a business is difficult and time-consuming, and sometimes tasks fall "in the cracks." Do a review now to make sure you are filing and paying these taxes appropriately. Continuing with these mistakes can mean (a) increased risk of audit, (b) fines and penalties, even (c) disallowing your business as a separate entity. It's never to late to start doing it right.
How Do I Correct a Missed Tax Payment or Tax Return Error?
Some suggestions for dealing with errors, missed tax payments or failure to file a tax return.
What are the Benefits and Drawbacks of a Value Added Tax (VAT)?
Benefits and drawbacks of a Value Added Tax
How to Find a Good Tax Adviser
How to know when you are getting bad tax advice, how to get good business tax advice, and how to find a reputable business tax adviser.
What is the Difference Between Tax Avoidance and Tax Evasion?
The difference between tax evasion and tax avoidance
Can My Business Qualify for the "Cash for Clunkers" Program?
CARS Act and Cash for Clunkers Program described.
Which Business Legal Type is a Disregarded Entity?
Describes what business types are considered disregarded entities
Who Can Represent My Business Before the Internal Revenue Service?
Who can represent a business before the IRS?
Do I Have to Charge Sales Tax for Online Transactions?
Do online retailers have to charge sales tax for online transactions?
Corporate Tax Rates - 2008
Corporate Tax Rate 2008
How Do I Know How Much to Pay in Estimated Taxes?
How to figure estimated tax required for businesses
2009 Tax Breaks from IRS
Section 179, Operating Loss Carryback, exclusion of gain on small business stock, modified estimated tax, COBRA credit
How Can the IRS Help Me in My Business?
How can the IRS help my business?
How Can I Avoid Having My Business Considered a Hobby?
How to have your business considered a legitimate business and not a hobby.
Tax Audit Red Flags to Avoid
The IRS is becoming increasingly vigilant about closing the Tax Gap.
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