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Tax Deductions - Mileage Tax DeductionCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 20:44:14 EST
Whether you have a car that has been purchased by your business, or you are using your personal vehicle for business purposes, you need to know which expenses are deductible. You also need to know …
Car Tax Deduction - Car Tax Deduction for Home Based Business…Created: 2009-11-05 @ 16:43:06 EST Updated: 2009-11-05 @ 16:58:30 EST
Information on deducting car expenses for traveling to and from a home based business…
Business Names - Business Name SearchCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 14:00:09 EST Updated: 2009-11-05 @ 14:05:45 EST
You have found a business name you want to use. Now what? The next thing you need to do is check to make sure no one else is using that name. Some places to search are listed in this article…
Tax ID - New Tax ID - Change Tax IDCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 12:27:44 EST
When a new Tax ID (EIN) Needed…
EIN Cancellation - Cancel an EINCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 12:25:29 EST
Cancel Employer ID Number …
EIN - EIN NumberCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 12:22:03 EST
As you start your business, one of your first tasks will be to apply for an employer ID number (EIN). You can apply in any of these four ways: online, by phone, by fax, or by mail. Details on each …
Tax ID Number - Employer ID Number - Difference Between Tax ID and E…Created: 2009-11-05 @ 12:17:04 EST
Difference between a tax ID number, EIN, and ITIN…
EIN - EIN NumberCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 12:07:27 EST Updated: 2009-11-05 @ 12:28:38 EST
Everything you need to know about Federal Employer ID Numbers (EIN): What is an EIN, When do you need one, how to apply, how to complete the application on Form SS-4, how to change an EIn, and how …
EIN - EIN Number - Need EIN NumberCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 11:48:05 EST Updated: 2009-11-05 @ 12:18:45 EST
Here is a checklist to help you determine if your new business needs an employer ID number (EIN)…
Mileage Tax Deduction - Self Employed Tax Deductions…Created: 2009-11-03 @ 17:38:52 EST Updated: 2009-11-03 @ 21:19:47 EST
Defines "commuting" and describes what car/truck expenses a business owner can deduct for commuting and which cannot be deducted…
Majority - Super Majority - What is a Super Majority…Created: 2009-11-02 @ 18:40:18 EST
Definition of a super majority for a board of directors…
Petty Cash - Petty Cash ProcedureCreated: 2009-11-02 @ 17:11:12 EST Updated: 2009-11-02 @ 17:25:04 EST
How to set up and manage petty cash…
Small Disadvantaged Business - Disadvantaged Business Enterprise…Created: 2009-11-02 @ 15:20:31 EST
Describes disadvantaged businesses and the qualifications for being classified as a disadvantaged business…
Barter - Barter Exchange -Created: 2009-10-29 @ 14:36:53 EDT Updated: 2009-10-29 @ 16:58:32 EDT
All about barter, including how to record barter sales, barter exchanges…
Barter - Barter TaxesCreated: 2009-10-29 @ 14:29:03 EDT Updated: 2009-10-29 @ 16:50:33 EDT
Barter income its effect on the taxes paid by a small business are discussed in this article…
Excise Taxes - Federal Excise Taxes DueCreated: 2009-10-29 @ 09:17:37 EDT
When business excise taxes must be reported and paid…
Small Business Taxes - November Taxes - Taxes Due in November…Created: 2009-10-28 @ 15:06:48 EDT Updated: 2009-10-29 @ 12:57:30 EDT
Business taxes which must be reported and paid in October…
Change Business Address - Business Moves Created: 2009-10-27 @ 13:49:10 EDT Updated: 2009-10-27 @ 13:52:31 EDT
How to notify federal, state, local agencies about your business address change…
Business Loan - Business Loan Application Created: 2009-10-27 @ 09:37:52 EDT
Describes the required information for an SBA loan application…
Personal Guarantee - Personal Guarantee for Business Loan…Created: 2009-10-27 @ 09:27:29 EDT
Why you will probably need to give a personal guarantee for a business start-up loan…
Business Loan - Business Loan PreparationCreated: 2009-10-22 @ 16:17:48 EDT
Preparing to present a business loan application to a bank…
Sole Proprietorship - Advantages and Disadvantage of Sole Proprietor…Created: 2009-10-20 @ 14:25:57 EDT Updated: 2009-10-21 @ 13:48:30 EDT
Discusses the advantages and disadvantages of sole proprietorships, including control, liability, taxes, and start-up…
Sales Taxes - Sales TaxCreated: 2009-10-19 @ 17:19:52 EDT
Answers to common questions about sales taxes, including the difference between sales tax and use tax, sales tax vs. excise tax, out of state sales, resellers, how to register, how to collect, and …
Cash Payment - Cash Payments - Cash Payment over $10,000…Created: 2009-10-19 @ 17:18:00 EDT
About Form 8300 - Report of Cash Payment over $10,000…
Travel Expenses - Travel Expense ReportCreated: 2009-10-19 @ 17:09:26 EDT
How to keep travel and vehicle expense records for deductions…
Tax Mistakes - Common Tax Mistakes - Business Tax Mistakes…Created: 2009-10-19 @ 15:42:42 EDT
Common business tax errors to avoid: failure to pay backup withholding, failure to keep business and personal separate, treating employees as contractors, not keeping auto/travel records,…
Backup Withholding - What is Backup Withholding…Created: 2009-10-19 @ 15:13:21 EDT Updated: 2009-10-19 @ 17:14:26 EDT
What is backup withholding, what are rules for backup withholding, and how to comply with those rules…
Backup Withholding - Form 945 - Backup Withholding Report…Created: 2009-10-19 @ 15:02:55 EDT
Form 945 Annual Return of Withheld Federal Tax…
Withholding - Form W-9 - What is Form W-9Created: 2009-10-19 @ 14:24:27 EDT
Describes Form W-9, …
Business Grants - Government Small Business Grants …Created: 2009-10-17 @ 09:15:19 EDT
How to find business grants…
Income Tax Withholding - Non-payroll withholding…Created: 2009-10-16 @ 18:21:53 EDT
Payments on which income taxes must be withheld…
Disability Tax Credits and Deductions, Disabled Workers…Created: 2009-10-15 @ 16:49:45 EDT Updated: 2009-10-15 @ 16:55:04 EDT
Tax credits and deductions for businesses helping disabled employees and customers…
Disability Deduction - Created: 2009-10-15 @ 13:03:56 EDT Updated: 2009-10-15 @ 16:17:06 EDT
The Architectural Barrier Removal Tax Deduction and how it works…
Tax Return - Information ReturnCreated: 2009-10-13 @ 16:44:38 EDT
Information tax return defined…
Tax Error - Tax Payment Error Created: 2009-10-13 @ 15:44:07 EDT Updated: 2009-10-14 @ 14:29:03 EDT
Some suggestions for dealing with errors, missed tax payments or failure to file a tax return…
Sales Tax - Products Subject to Sales Tax - Sales Tax By State…Created: 2009-10-12 @ 14:47:23 EDT
How to determine what products or services are subject to sales tax in your state…
Business Taxes - February Taxes - Taxes Due in February…Created: 2009-10-11 @ 21:58:41 EDT Updated: 2009-10-11 @ 22:39:38 EDT
Business taxes which must be reported and paid in February…
End of Year Payroll Tax Report - Payroll Taxes…Created: 2009-10-11 @ 20:09:59 EDT Updated: 2009-10-11 @ 20:28:05 EDT
This article takes you through the process of preparing and filing annual wage and tax forms W-2 and 1099-MISC, and transmittal forms W-3 and 1096…
EFile - Efile Taxes- IRS EfileCreated: 2009-10-11 @ 17:32:28 EDT
How to efile federal taxes…
Form 941 - 941 FormCreated: 2009-10-11 @ 16:35:35 EDT
941 Questions and Answers: Payroll Taxes, Payroll Tax Deposits…
Form 941 - Filing Form 941 - Form 941 DueCreated: 2009-10-11 @ 16:33:51 EDT Updated: 2009-10-11 @ 17:36:52 EDT
When to file Form 941 - Employer's Quarterly Payroll Tax Form…
Business Taxes - January Taxes - Taxes Due in January…Created: 2009-10-10 @ 18:57:07 EDT Updated: 2009-10-11 @ 15:57:36 EDT
Business taxes which must be reported and paid in January…
Business Taxes - December Taxes - Taxes Due in December…Created: 2009-10-10 @ 16:13:56 EDT Updated: 2009-10-10 @ 19:03:13 EDT
All the taxes your business must pay, all tax filings you must make in December, including payroll taxes, income taxes, and other taxes…
Small Business Taxes - October Taxes - Taxes Due in October…Created: 2009-10-10 @ 15:59:42 EDT
Business taxes which must be reported and paid in October…
ERISA - ERISA Annual Report - Form 5500Created: 2009-10-08 @ 14:00:33 EDT
Describes ERISA required annual report for pension and benefit plans on Form 5500…
Business Income - Record Business IncomeCreated: 2009-10-02 @ 14:49:22 EDT
How to record and substantiate your business income…
Record Keeping - Keeping RecordsCreated: 2009-10-01 @ 17:25:13 EDT
Capturing information for business record keeping…
Business Records - Tax Records - Business Records to Keep for Taxes…Created: 2009-10-01 @ 17:11:52 EDT
Records your business must keep to substantiate your tax return…
Tax Deductions - Business Records for Tax DeductionsCreated: 2009-10-01 @ 16:57:23 EDT Updated: 2009-10-02 @ 16:23:48 EDT
What records to keep to substantiate business expenses as tax deductions…
Accounting Cost of Goods Sold - Cost of Goods Sold Record KeepingCreated: 2009-10-01 @ 16:43:25 EDT Updated: 2009-10-02 @ 14:48:24 EDT
Records needed to substantiate cost of goods sold…
CPA - Find a CPACreated: 2009-09-30 @ 16:26:25 EDT Updated: 2009-09-30 @ 16:28:29 EDT
Advice from a CPA on how to find a CPA…
Tax Advice - Tax Advice for Self-Employed - Find Tax AdviceCreated: 2009-09-30 @ 15:06:51 EDT
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. …
Passive Loss - Passive Activity Loss - What is a Passive LossCreated: 2009-09-29 @ 14:56:19 EDT
Describes a passive loss (loss from passive business activity)…
Passive Activity - Passive Activity DefinitionCreated: 2009-09-29 @ 12:47:51 EDT Updated: 2009-09-29 @ 14:57:22 EDT
Definition of a passive activity…
Value Added Tax - VAT Tax Benefits - VAT Tax DrawbacksCreated: 2009-09-21 @ 21:35:20 EDT
Benefits and drawbacks of a Value Added Tax…
File Tax Return - Mail Federal Tax ReturnCreated: 2009-09-21 @ 15:04:38 EDT
How to be sure your federal tax return is filed before the deadline and received by the IRS…
Disregarded Entity - Disregarded Entites ElectionCreated: 2009-09-17 @ 15:42:17 EDT
Describes what business types are considered disregarded entities…
Income Tax - Limited Liability Company Income Tax - LLC Income TaxCreated: 2009-09-17 @ 15:17:31 EDT
Describes how a single-member limited liability company or multiple-member limited liability pays income tax…
LLC - Explanation of LLC - Limited Liability Company…Created: 2009-09-17 @ 11:46:28 EDT Updated: 2009-09-17 @ 14:39:02 EDT
Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) have been available to business owners since the early 1980s, and they are an alternative form of business which offers some benefits. Learn about LLC taxation, …
Form LLC - Start LLC - LLC Startup QuestionsCreated: 2009-09-17 @ 11:40:40 EDT
Here are some frequently asked questions about forming a limited liability company…
LLC - Limited Liability Company MythsCreated: 2009-09-17 @ 11:26:28 EDT Updated: 2009-09-17 @ 13:33:18 EDT
Five myths about limited liability companies…
IRS Entity Election LLC - Entity Election for LLC on Form 8832Created: 2009-09-16 @ 18:15:34 EDT Updated: 2009-09-17 @ 16:24:34 EDT
How to file an entity election for an LLC on Form 8832…
Form LLC - How to Form an LLCCreated: 2009-09-16 @ 13:37:12 EDT Updated: 2009-09-17 @ 11:48:07 EDT
If you are interested in learning how to form an llc, this article will provide you with details about this business form and the process of forming an llc…
Home Business - Principal Place of BusinessCreated: 2009-09-14 @ 20:15:33 EDT Updated: 2009-09-14 @ 20:48:42 EDT
Describes the requirements for taking home business tax deductions based on your "principal place of business."…
Business Tax - Tax DeductionsCreated: 2009-09-14 @ 18:45:01 EDT
Everything about home-based business taxes and tax deductions for home-based businesses…
Sales Tax - Home Business Sales TaxCreated: 2009-09-09 @ 13:58:58 EDT
How a home business can collect sales tax…
Business Valuation - Business ValuationsCreated: 2009-09-09 @ 13:54:57 EDT
Every business should have on hand a business valuation, which is updated every year. Like a current resume and business plan, a business valuation can allow you to take advantage of opportunities…
Seller's Permit - Sellers Permit - Sales Tax RegistrationCreated: 2009-09-09 @ 13:19:01 EDT Updated: 2009-09-09 @ 13:56:57 EDT
Here is the information you need in order to register as a seller and collect sales tax in your state…
Business Valuation - Documents for Business ValuationCreated: 2009-09-08 @ 21:48:12 EDT
Documents needed in order to prepare a business valuation report…
Business Appraiser - Business AppraisersCreated: 2009-09-08 @ 21:44:44 EDT
All about business appraisers…
Business Valuation - Reasons for Business ValuationCreated: 2009-09-08 @ 21:32:59 EDT
Reasons why a business valuation is needed…
Business Valuation - Business Valuations - What is Business ValuationCreated: 2009-09-08 @ 21:26:56 EDT
Business valuation…
Investment Value - Investment Value of a Business - Going Concern Va…Created: 2009-09-08 @ 21:22:48 EDT
Investment Value of a Business (Going Concern Concept)…
Appraiser - Business Appraisers - Find Business AppraiserCreated: 2009-09-08 @ 20:30:44 EDT
How to find a business appraiser…
Cash for Cars - Cash for Clunkers - CARS ActCreated: 2009-09-08 @ 20:26:24 EDT
CARS Act and Cash for Clunkers Program described…
State Sales Tax - Sales Tax Out of State SalesCreated: 2009-09-08 @ 17:24:57 EDT Updated: 2009-09-09 @ 14:08:08 EDT
Discussion of whether a business selling products or services in several states must collect sales tax…
Nexus - Tax NexusCreated: 2009-09-08 @ 16:25:26 EDT
Describes the term "nexus" as it relates to taxes and specifically to sales taxes and income taxes…
Tax ID Number - ITIN - What is an ITINCreated: 2009-09-04 @ 12:21:21 EDT
ITIN - Individual Taxpayer ID Number…
Business Records - Records Recovery DisasterCreated: 2009-09-02 @ 18:33:44 EDT
Reconstructing business records after a disaster…
Disaster Relief - National Disaster Relief ActCreated: 2009-09-02 @ 18:26:17 EDT Updated: 2009-09-03 @ 10:25:53 EDT
How the National Disaster Relief Act helps businesses affected by federally declared disasters, with deductions for losses, loss carrybacks, bonus depreciation, and other benefits…
Disaster Plan - Business Disaster PlanningCreated: 2009-09-02 @ 17:23:59 EDT Updated: 2009-09-03 @ 10:28:37 EDT
How to Prepare a Business Disaster Plan; what to include in your business disaster plan…
Before and After a DisasterCreated: 2009-09-02 @ 17:16:49 EDT Updated: 2009-09-03 @ 13:46:05 EDT
How to prepare for a disaster that affects your business, and how to recover from a disaster…
Business Records - Disaster Protection for Business RecordsCreated: 2009-09-02 @ 16:59:52 EDT Updated: 2009-09-03 @ 10:27:05 EDT
How to keep business records safe from disaster…
Home Based Business - Home Business Taxes - Home Business Tax MythsCreated: 2009-09-01 @ 15:39:49 EDT
Home business tax myths and information on submitting tax deductions for home businesses…
Export Loan - SBA Export Express LoanCreated: 2009-08-28 @ 13:42:25 EDT
SBA Export Express …
Letter of Credit - What is a Letter of Credit - Letter of Credit Def…Created: 2009-08-28 @ 13:40:05 EDT Updated: 2009-08-28 @ 13:45:03 EDT
Letter of credit…
Business Valuation Methods - Business Valuation StandardsCreated: 2009-08-27 @ 14:06:55 EDT
Business valuation methods…
Export Loans - Working Capital Loans - SBA LoansCreated: 2009-08-27 @ 10:32:46 EDT Updated: 2009-08-27 @ 10:39:21 EDT
SBA Export Working Capital Loan program…
International Loan - International Loans - SBA International LoansCreated: 2009-08-26 @ 11:07:55 EDT Updated: 2009-08-27 @ 10:33:18 EDT
SBA International Loan program…
Incorporation - Articles of IncorporationCreated: 2009-08-26 @ 09:21:36 EDT
Preparing and filing Articles of Incorporation…
Business Loans - Business Credit - Small Business LoansCreated: 2009-08-25 @ 22:42:36 EDT
Loan sources for small businesses, including SBA programs. Establishing business credit and how to use business to get a loan. Financing business start-up and expansion…
Section 530 Relief - Section 530 Employment Tax ReliefCreated: 2009-08-25 @ 22:29:24 EDT
Section 530 Relief for Employment Taxes…
Independent Contractor - Independent Contractor Test - Independent C…Created: 2009-08-25 @ 22:22:50 EDT
Factors the IRS uses to determine whether a worker is an independent contractor or an employee…
Employee Expenses - Expenses for EmployeesCreated: 2009-08-25 @ 21:53:53 EDT
Expenses for employees which are deductible on business tax returns…
Installment Loan - Loan Agreement - What is an Installment loanCreated: 2009-08-25 @ 21:50:14 EDT
Installment Loan/ Installment Agreement…
Non-solicitation Agreement - Non-solicit AgreementCreated: 2009-08-25 @ 21:47:06 EDT
Non-solicitation agreement…
Liability Insurance - Director Officer Liability Insurance - D&O Lia…Created: 2009-08-25 @ 21:29:14 EDT
Understanding director and officer liability insurance for your corporation…
Conflict of Interest - Conflict of Interest Policy - Board Conflict …Created: 2009-08-25 @ 21:13:52 EDT
Describes what should be included in a conflict of interest policy for a corporation's board of directors…
Recused - Recusal - What is RecusalCreated: 2009-08-25 @ 21:01:27 EDT
Recuse/Recusal…
Directors - Director Compensation - Board Member CompensationCreated: 2009-08-25 @ 20:59:40 EDT
Types of compensation for board members - stock options, reimbursement, direct compensation…
Attorney - Attorney for IncorpoationCreated: 2009-08-25 @ 20:56:29 EDT
Role of an Attorney in Incorporation - What an attorney can and should do and what you can do yourself…
By-Laws - Corporate By-Laws - Create Corporate By-LawsCreated: 2009-08-25 @ 20:54:09 EDT
How to set up your corporate by-laws…
Form 941X - Form 941 Correction - Correcting Form 941Created: 2009-08-25 @ 15:09:23 EDT
How to file Form 941X to correct errors in Form 941 - Employer's Quarterly Payroll Tax Return…
Checking Accounts - Business Checking AccountCreated: 2009-08-25 @ 10:33:22 EDT
Should you have a separate business checking account?…
Chapter 13 - Chapter 13 BankruptcyCreated: 2009-08-24 @ 22:54:08 EDT
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy…
Value Added Tax - VAT TaxCreated: 2009-08-24 @ 22:24:38 EDT
Value Added Tax - National Sales Tax…
Controlling Interest - What is Controlling InterestCreated: 2009-08-24 @ 22:18:02 EDT
Controlling interest in a corporation…
Tax Evasion - Tax Avoidance - Tax Evasion vs. Tax AvoidanceCreated: 2009-08-24 @ 16:04:58 EDT
The difference between tax evasion and tax avoidance…
Tax Evasion - What is Tax EvasionCreated: 2009-08-24 @ 14:45:00 EDT
Tax Evasion …
Acquisition - Merger - M&ACreated: 2009-08-24 @ 12:21:15 EDT
Mergers and Acquisitions…
Business Valuation TipsCreated: 2009-08-24 @ 11:43:36 EDT
Four things to remember about business valuations…
Adjusting Financial Statements - Adjusting Financial Statements for …Created: 2009-08-24 @ 11:42:33 EDT
How are financial statements adjusted for a business valuation?…
Business Valuation Report - What is In a Business Valuation ReportCreated: 2009-08-24 @ 11:41:12 EDT
What a business valuation report includes: economic outlook, industry outlook, business overview, fair market value…
Business Valuation Standards - Business Valuation MethodsCreated: 2009-08-24 @ 11:38:38 EDT
Describes various methods by which a business and its assets can be valued…
Multiple of Earnings - Multiple of Earnings ValuationCreated: 2009-08-21 @ 18:15:05 EDT
Describes how a business is valued using the multiple of earnings valuation method…
Liquidation Value - Business LiquidationCreated: 2009-08-21 @ 18:13:56 EDT
Liquidation value of a business or business assets…
Appraised Value - Appraised Value of Asset - Appraised Value of Busi…Created: 2009-08-21 @ 18:12:28 EDT
Appraised value…
Liquidity - Liquid Assets - Liquidity DefinitionCreated: 2009-08-20 @ 18:26:01 EDT Updated: 2009-08-20 @ 18:41:06 EDT
Liquidity - Liquid Assets…
EBIT - Earnings Before Interest and Taxes - What is EBITCreated: 2009-08-20 @ 14:40:40 EDT
Earnings before Interest and Taxes…
Earnings - What are Earnings - Earnings DefinitionCreated: 2009-08-20 @ 14:36:59 EDT
Earnings…
Government Contractor - Register as Government ContractorCreated: 2009-08-19 @ 12:51:58 EDT
How to register as a government contractor…
DUNS Number - What is a DUNS NumberCreated: 2009-08-19 @ 12:12:05 EDT
DUNS Number …
Holding Company - What is a Holding Company - Holding Company Defini…Created: 2009-08-17 @ 08:15:55 EDT
Holding company…
Appraiser - What is an Appraiser - Appraiser DefinitionCreated: 2009-08-12 @ 17:59:18 EDT
Appraiser…
Business Brokers - Business Broker - Find a Business BrokerCreated: 2009-08-11 @ 17:52:24 EDT
How to find a business broker…
Capital Structure - What is Capital StructureCreated: 2009-08-11 @ 16:02:52 EDT
Capital structure of a business - debt and equity - or debt to equity ratio…
I9 Forms - I9 IRS Form - I9 Employment FormCreated: 2009-08-10 @ 17:41:38 EDT Updated: 2009-08-10 @ 18:26:18 EDT
I-9 Form - I-9 Immigration Form…
Unemployment Tax Form - Complete Unemployment Tax Report - Complete …Created: 2009-08-10 @ 16:29:28 EDT
How to complete Form 940 - Federal Unemployment Tax Return - FUTA Tax Return…
Form 940 - What is Form 940 - Federal Unemployment TaxCreated: 2009-08-10 @ 16:28:38 EDT
Form 940 - Employer's Annual Federal Unemployment (FUTA) Tax Return…
Unemployment Taxes - Unemployment Tax Due - Unemployment Tax DepositCreated: 2009-08-10 @ 16:27:32 EDT
When unemployment taxes must be deposited…
FUTA - What is FUTA Tax - Unemployment TaxCreated: 2009-08-10 @ 16:21:28 EDT
FUTA - Unemployment Tax…
State Unemployment Tax - State Unemployment TaxesCreated: 2009-08-10 @ 16:05:57 EDT Updated: 2009-08-10 @ 16:25:56 EDT
State unemployment taxes and how the state unemployment systems work with federal unemployment system…
FUTA - Unemployment TaxCreated: 2009-08-10 @ 15:51:26 EDT
All about unemployment taxes, including federal unemployment tax deposits, annual report on Form 940, tax rates, and state unemployment tax systems…
Unemployment Tax - Deposit Unemployment Tax - Deposit Unemployment T…Created: 2009-08-10 @ 15:35:50 EDT Updated: 2009-08-10 @ 16:30:49 EDT
How to make unemployment tax deposits…
Closing Business - Taxes for Closing BusinessCreated: 2009-08-05 @ 14:52:45 EDT Updated: 2009-08-05 @ 15:14:48 EDT
Tax issues when closing a business…
Business Names- Business Name RegistrationCreated: 2009-08-04 @ 14:06:16 EDT
Discusses the difference between a registered name, trade name, and fictitious name for a business, and how a business name can have a trademark…
Trademark Application - Trademark Application InformationCreated: 2009-08-04 @ 10:37:08 EDT Updated: 2009-08-04 @ 11:59:31 EDT
Information needed for a trademark application…
Trademark - Service Mark - Register TrademarkCreated: 2009-08-04 @ 08:20:58 EDT Updated: 2009-08-04 @ 10:29:45 EDT
All about trademarks and copyrights, including the registration process, using an attorney, what needs to be included in a registration, why register a trademark…
Trademark Search - How to Search TrademarkCreated: 2009-08-04 @ 07:56:01 EDT Updated: 2009-08-04 @ 10:22:26 EDT
How to search the trademark data base…
Trademark Registration - Benefits of Trademark RegistrationCreated: 2009-08-04 @ 07:39:00 EDT Updated: 2009-08-04 @ 10:22:56 EDT
Benefits of registering a trademark or service mark…
Constructive Notice - What is Constructive NoticeCreated: 2009-08-04 @ 07:30:08 EDT
Constructive notice…
Trademark Attorney - Trademark AttorneysCreated: 2009-08-03 @ 19:06:00 EDT Updated: 2009-08-04 @ 10:21:33 EDT
Pros and cons of using an attorney for trademark application process…
Registered Trademark - Trademark RegistrationCreated: 2009-08-03 @ 17:41:48 EDT Updated: 2009-08-04 @ 11:46:00 EDT
When to use the Registration mark for a trademark or service mark…
Business Name - Change Business NameCreated: 2009-08-02 @ 08:00:31 EDT
How to change your business name…
Tax Planning - Accounting MethodCreated: 2009-08-01 @ 17:00:09 EDT
How cash and accrual accounting affect year-end tax planning…
Accrual Accounting - Cash Accounting - Cash vs AccrualCreated: 2009-08-01 @ 15:53:51 EDT
Cash Accounting and Accrual Accounting - How to determine which to use…
Employment Contract - Employment Agreement - Employment Contract Ter…Created: 2009-07-31 @ 10:47:07 EDT
Terms of an Employment Contract…
Installment Agreement - Installment Agreement TermsCreated: 2009-07-30 @ 16:03:12 EDT
Installment agreement terms, to comply with Truth in Lending…
Truth in Lending - Truth in Lending Act - What is the Truth in Lendi…Created: 2009-07-30 @ 14:26:30 EDT
Describes the basic provisions of the Truth in Lending Act…
Injunction - What is an InjunctionCreated: 2009-07-30 @ 14:02:01 EDT
Injunction…
Public Domain - The Public Domain - What is Public DomainCreated: 2009-07-30 @ 08:09:29 EDT
Public Domain …
Proprietor - Proprietary - What is a ProprietorCreated: 2009-07-29 @ 18:27:50 EDT
Proprietor, proprietary…
Nondisclosure Agreement - Confidentiality Agreementx - Non Disclosur…Created: 2009-07-29 @ 18:06:48 EDT
Non-disclosure, or confidentiality, agreement…
Trade Secret - Trade SecretsCreated: 2009-07-29 @ 17:35:27 EDT
Trade Secrets…
Income Tax - S Corporation Income TaxCreated: 2009-07-28 @ 16:40:10 EDT Updated: 2009-07-28 @ 16:42:36 EDT
How an S Corporation files income tax…
Income Tax - Corporation Income TaxCreated: 2009-07-28 @ 15:12:23 EDT Updated: 2009-07-28 @ 16:18:02 EDT
How a corporation pays income tax…
Income Tax - How Business Types Pay Income TaxCreated: 2009-07-28 @ 12:43:18 EDT Updated: 2009-07-28 @ 16:47:38 EDT
How each business legal type pays income tax…
Income Tax - Partnership Income TaxCreated: 2009-07-28 @ 12:29:43 EDT Updated: 2009-07-28 @ 16:16:42 EDT
How a partnership pays income tax…
Sole Proprietorship Income Tax - Sole Proprietor Income TaxCreated: 2009-07-27 @ 18:35:57 EDT Updated: 2009-07-28 @ 16:16:00 EDT
How a sole proprietorship pays income tax…
Fiscal Year - What is a Fiscal YearCreated: 2009-07-23 @ 14:06:57 EDT Updated: 2009-07-23 @ 14:17:17 EDT
Fiscal year…
Fiscal Year - Fiscal Year EndCreated: 2009-07-23 @ 13:41:03 EDT
How to determine the date for your company's fiscal year end…
Directors - Board of Directors - Board of Directors MeetingCreated: 2009-07-22 @ 13:03:42 EDT
What happens at the first board of directors meeting - organizational meeting…
Directors - Removing Directors - Remove Board MemberCreated: 2009-07-22 @ 12:50:21 EDT Updated: 2009-07-22 @ 13:04:24 EDT
Some ways to remove a board member or director…
Incorporation - Incorporating - Incorporation ProcessCreated: 2009-07-22 @ 12:15:51 EDT
Checklist for starting a corporation and sub-chapter s election…
Board of Directors - Directors - Board DirectorsCreated: 2009-07-22 @ 12:10:52 EDT Updated: 2009-07-22 @ 12:53:22 EDT
Everything you need to know about board of directors, including compensation, how to select, fiduciary duties, conflict of interest…
Liability Insurance - Director OFficer Liability Insurance - Directo…Created: 2009-07-21 @ 15:58:37 EDT Updated: 2009-07-22 @ 12:59:52 EDT
Describes the components of directors and officers liability insurance, including employment liability and fiduciary liability…
Incorporator - What is an IncorporatorCreated: 2009-07-20 @ 14:48:30 EDT Updated: 2009-07-20 @ 17:15:58 EDT
Description of the job of an incorporator in setting up a corporation…
Corporate Records - Corporate Record Book - Corporate Records BookCreated: 2009-07-20 @ 12:28:56 EDT Updated: 2009-07-20 @ 17:29:16 EDT
What is a Corporate Records Book…
Section 530 Relief - Section 530 Employment Tax ReliefCreated: 2009-07-17 @ 08:26:23 EDT
How your business can qualify to receive Section 503 relief from paying employment taxes on independent contractors…
Burden of Proof - What is Burden of ProofCreated: 2009-07-15 @ 09:16:30 EDT
Burden of Proof…
Tax Court - U.S. Tax Court - What is the Tax CourtCreated: 2009-07-14 @ 18:21:19 EDT
U.S. Tax Court…
Venture Capital - What is Venture CapitalCreated: 2009-07-13 @ 15:51:50 EDT
Venture Capital…
Recovery Act - Venture CapitalCreated: 2009-07-13 @ 14:52:17 EDT
How the Recovery Act is helping the SBA provide incentives for venture capital funding…
Private Loans - Venture CapitalCreated: 2009-07-13 @ 14:28:31 EDT
How to get business funding through an SBIC…
What is a Deduction - What is a Deductible Business Expense - What i…Updated: 2009-11-05 @ 15:55:13 EST
Describes business tax deductions and deductible expenses…
Business Name - Business NamesUpdated: 2009-11-05 @ 14:01:15 EST
Select, Register, and Trademark a Business Name…
Tax ID Number - Tax Number - Employer ID Number…Updated: 2009-11-05 @ 12:20:59 EST
Here are the steps for completing the Form SS-4 to get a Tax ID Number for a new business…
employer id - EINUpdated: 2009-11-05 @ 12:15:50 EST
Describes an Employer ID Number …
Standard Mileage Deduction - Standard Mileage Rate - Mileage Rate…Updated: 2009-11-03 @ 16:49:11 EST
IRS Standard Mileage Rates…
What is Petty Cash - Petty Cash Definition Updated: 2009-11-02 @ 17:13:05 EST
Petty cash defined and some petty cash management details described…
SBA 8a Program - 8a Business Development Program…Updated: 2009-11-02 @ 10:58:05 EST
SBA 8a Business Development Program…
What is a Barter Exchange - Barter Exchange Definition…Updated: 2009-10-29 @ 16:57:19 EDT
Definition of a Barter Exchange…
Barter - Recording Barter Sales - Recording Barter Income …Updated: 2009-10-29 @ 16:52:57 EDT
How to record barter income…
What is Barter - Barter DefinitionUpdated: 2009-10-29 @ 16:51:56 EDT
Barter definition…
Business Excise Taxes - What are Excise Taxes - Excise Taxes Imposed…Updated: 2009-10-29 @ 09:40:09 EDT
Excise taxes may be imposed on businesses for a variety of purposes…
How to End a Business - Ending a Business Legal Form…Updated: 2009-10-27 @ 16:23:38 EDT
You have decided to voluntarily end your business. What is the process of doing this? This article will give you the information you need and the steps you need to take…
State Agencies You Need to Know AboutUpdated: 2009-10-27 @ 13:38:11 EDT
Here are some state agencies you need to know about…
State Minimum Wage LawsUpdated: 2009-10-27 @ 12:51:47 EDT
Employers need to know the minimum wage laws in their state or states. Here is a resource to provide this information for each state. …
Must Reads: Essential Articles and Resources about BiztaxlawUpdated: 2009-10-27 @ 09:40:21 EDT
Business Plan - Create a Business PlanUpdated: 2009-10-27 @ 09:26:28 EDT
To find funding for your business start-up you will need an excellent business plan. Here are the steps to creating that business plan, following a general SBA format…
Business Records - Business Records for Loans…Updated: 2009-10-27 @ 09:21:03 EDT
Business records needed for loan application process…
Get Your Personal Financial Papers in Order Before Talking to a Bank…Updated: 2009-10-27 @ 09:19:55 EDT
Before you take your business plan to a bank to discuss financing, you have some personal financial papers to prepare. Get your credit rating in order, prepare a personal financial statement, and …
SBA Loans - Small Business LoansUpdated: 2009-10-27 @ 09:18:19 EDT
Lists various Small Business Administration loan programs…
Small Business Loan - Business LoansUpdated: 2009-10-27 @ 09:16:12 EDT
Small Business Loan Requirements…
What is a Personal Guarantee - Personal Guarantee Definition…Updated: 2009-10-20 @ 18:00:27 EDT
Personal Guarantee…
Filing Business TaxesUpdated: 2009-10-19 @ 17:42:04 EDT
Your One-Stop Information Source for Filing Your Business Income Taxes, Employment Taxes, Sales and Use Taxes. Tax Filing Forms and Deadlines are included…
Business and Personal Funds - Business Financing with Personal Funds…Updated: 2009-10-19 @ 17:24:06 EDT
How to keep business and personal funds separate…
Making Payroll Tax Deposits - How to Make Payroll Tax Deposits …Updated: 2009-10-19 @ 17:21:14 EDT
Discusses when to make payroll tax deposits …
Independendent Contractor or EmployeeUpdated: 2009-10-19 @ 17:17:06 EDT
The IRS sets requirements for categorizing workers as independent contractors or as employees. Here is a brief discussion of the distinctions. …
Trust Fund Tax - What is a Trust Fund TaxUpdated: 2009-10-19 @ 15:01:49 EDT
Trust Fund Tax…
llc operating agreement - Operating Agreement…Updated: 2009-10-17 @ 09:12:55 EDT
Operating Agreement…
Businesses - Types of BusinessesUpdated: 2009-10-17 @ 09:11:02 EDT
If you are having trouble figuring out the different types of businesses organization, this explanation of the difference between LLCs, sole proprietorships, and corporations will help. Types of b…
What is Equipment Leasing - Equipment Leasing for Business Financing…Updated: 2009-10-17 @ 09:00:22 EDT
Leasing equipment as a source of business financing…
Small Business Administration - Business Loans…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 16:39:55 EDT
If you are having difficulty getting a bank to finance your business startup or expansion, you may be eligible for an SBA loan guarantee. Learn more about SBA guarantees and other assistance here…
Lenders - Preferred Lenders - Certified Lenders…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 16:30:08 EDT
SBA Preferred and Certified Lenders are defined and discussed…
Disaster Recovery Loans - Small Business Disaster Loans - Small Busi…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 16:12:28 EDT
If your business has been hit by a disaster, you can find help from FEMA and the SBA, in the form of loans. Here is a description of the process…
Chrysler Bankruptcy - Chrysler Bankruptcy Explained - Chrysler Chapt…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 16:06:08 EDT
Chrysler's Chapter 11 bankruptcy explained…
What is OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Act …Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 16:03:38 EDT
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Defined…
What are Employment Taxes - Employment Taxes Definition …Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 16:01:55 EDT
Employment taxes …
Financing Using Accounts Receivable - Selling Receivables for Busine…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 15:59:43 EDT
Using Factoring - selling Accounts Receivable - as a source of business financing…
Employment Tax - Employment TaxesUpdated: 2009-10-16 @ 15:53:32 EDT
Before you hire your first employee, here are the types of employment taxes you need to know about…
Copyright Application - Copyright Application Process…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 15:50:46 EDT
Here is the process to use if you want to secure a copyright on a creative work…
State Secretary of State - Secretaries of State…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 15:41:50 EDT
Secretary of State websites…
Record Keeping - Business RecordsUpdated: 2009-10-16 @ 15:39:36 EDT
To save money on taxes and keep track of your business, you must first set up a workable record keeping system. This means your system must record the information you need and it must be easy to us…
Disability Tax Credit - ADA Tax CreditUpdated: 2009-10-15 @ 16:06:01 EDT
You can comply with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by providing access to employees and customers with disabilities, and also receive a tax credit for allowable expen…
Prepare W-2 - Prepare W-3 - Prepare 1099-MISC - Prepare 1096 Form - …Updated: 2009-10-11 @ 20:10:23 EDT
Employers must provide W-2 Forms to employees, and W-3 Forms to the Social Security Administration, and 1099-MISC forms to Independent Contractors. Here is the filing information and deadlines…
AEIC Definition - Advance Earned Income Credit Definition …Updated: 2009-10-10 @ 18:43:38 EDT
Advance Earned Income Credit …
Use Tax - Highway Use Tax - Vehicle Use TaxUpdated: 2009-10-10 @ 15:28:53 EDT
This article discusses the Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax and the Tax Return, which determines the amount of use tax due…
How Do I Pay My Payroll Taxes - Paying Payroll Taxes - Payroll Taxes…Updated: 2009-10-09 @ 11:40:44 EDT
As a business owner, you have several ways to pay your employment taxes. Here are your options…
What is a Lookback Period - How is a Lookback Period Determined - Lo…Updated: 2009-10-06 @ 17:38:54 EDT
Lookback Period…
Tax Extensions - Filing an ExtensionUpdated: 2009-10-06 @ 16:52:34 EDT
How to file a business tax extension…
Business Asset Records - Recording Business AssetsUpdated: 2009-10-01 @ 17:26:14 EDT
Information you need to collect for assets for your business tax return…
What is the Social Security Tax - What is the Maximuml Social Securi…Updated: 2009-09-30 @ 18:56:34 EDT
Describes the Social Security tax for employees and employers, including the annual maximum social security tax…
Capital Gains - Capital Losses What is a Capital Gain - What is a Ca…Updated: 2009-09-30 @ 18:20:11 EDT
Capital Gains Capital Losses …
Capital Loss - Net Operating Loss CarrybackUpdated: 2009-09-30 @ 18:16:18 EDT
Net Operating Loss Carryback provisions for 2008 and 2009…
Start a BusinessUpdated: 2009-09-17 @ 15:22:36 EDT
Learn how to start your own business from idea to opening day. You will begin by choosing a name and location, and selecting a form of organization. Then you will estimate your startup costs and …
LLC Taxes - Taxes LLC - LLC Income TaxUpdated: 2009-09-17 @ 15:06:39 EDT
Lists all the taxes a limited liability company pays including income taxes, self-employment taxes and employment (payroll) taxes, sales and excise taxes, and property taxes…
LLC - limited liability company - Starting an LLCUpdated: 2009-09-17 @ 13:10:17 EDT
Here is the process for forming a Limited Liability Company (LLC)…
LLC - Corporation - LLC or CorporationUpdated: 2009-09-16 @ 12:29:48 EDT
Learn the difference between a Limited Liability Company and a Corporation…
llc - What is an LLC - LLC DefinitionUpdated: 2009-09-16 @ 12:19:11 EDT
Limited Liability Company LLC…
Sales Tax Rate - Local Sales TaxUpdated: 2009-09-09 @ 14:09:14 EDT
Local Option Sales Taxes (LOST)…
How to Collect, Report, and Pay State Sales TaxesUpdated: 2009-09-09 @ 13:53:37 EDT
How to collect state sales taxes from customers, file state sales tax returns, and pay sales taxes you have collected…
State Departments of RevenueUpdated: 2009-09-09 @ 13:42:02 EDT
Find information on taxes in your state by using this listing of state departments of revenue…
Sales Tax - State Sales TaxUpdated: 2009-09-09 @ 13:34:41 EDT
Paying Sales Tax to State…
Online Sales Tax - Internet Sales TaxUpdated: 2009-09-09 @ 13:33:05 EDT
Do online retailers have to charge sales tax for online transactions?…
What is Return on Investment - Return on Investment Definition - Wha…Updated: 2009-09-08 @ 21:22:31 EDT
Return on Investment definition…
What is Fair Market Value - Fair Market Value Definition - Market Va…Updated: 2009-09-08 @ 21:19:28 EDT
Fair market value definition…
What is LIFO - LIFO Definition - LIFO CalculationUpdated: 2009-09-08 @ 21:16:17 EDT
Describes the term LIFO and how to calculate inventory cost using the LIFO (last in first out) method…
What is FIFO - FIFO Definition - FIFO CalculationUpdated: 2009-09-08 @ 21:07:05 EDT
Describes the term FIFO and how to calculate inventory cost using the FIFO method…
What is Cost of Goods Sold - What is COGS - Cost of SalesUpdated: 2009-09-08 @ 20:57:24 EDT
Cost of Goods Sold…
How to Calcuate Cost of Goods Sold - COGS Determination - Calculatin…Updated: 2009-09-08 @ 20:57:08 EDT
This article takes you through the process of determining cost of goods sold for your business tax return…
What is a Net Operating Loss - Net Operating Loss DefinitionUpdated: 2009-09-08 @ 20:48:50 EDT
Definition of a Net Operating Loss…
What is EFTPS - Electronic Federal Tax Payment System DefinitionUpdated: 2009-09-08 @ 20:47:32 EDT
Definition of EFTPS - Electronic Federal Tax Payment System…
The Process of Registering a Trademark or Service MarkUpdated: 2009-09-08 @ 20:46:04 EDT
If you have a trademark or service mark that you want to register, here is the process to use…
Business Name Registration - Trade Name RegistrationUpdated: 2009-09-08 @ 20:41:33 EDT
Has someone told you that you must file a Fictitious Name or DBA? This section will give you information on the Fictitious Name and DBA filing process…
Business Name - Select a Business Name - How to Select a Business Na…Updated: 2009-09-08 @ 20:35:59 EDT
How to select a business name…
Losses - Business Losses - Casualty LossesUpdated: 2009-09-03 @ 13:23:43 EDT
Business losses deductible on income tax returns…
Setting Up a Payroll System for Your BusinessUpdated: 2009-08-25 @ 17:15:28 EDT
There is a lot to do in order to set up your payroll system. This article will take you step by step through the process of making decisions on how to pay employees, keeping payroll records, payin…
Payroll Processing -- Payroll Processing SystemUpdated: 2009-08-25 @ 16:47:05 EDT
Employers are required to pay employees, deduct taxes, and report and pay these taxes to appropriate agencies. Learn about these taxes and how to set up a system to pay employees and to collect, r…
Form 941 - What is Form 941 - IRS Form 941 Explained - Employer's Qu…Updated: 2009-08-25 @ 15:19:15 EDT
Explains IRS Form 941 - Employer's Quarterly Federal Tax Form…
Business Brokers - Business Broker - Working With a Business BrokerUpdated: 2009-08-23 @ 07:57:40 EDT
If you are considering selling your business, you probably will need a business broker. Here is what a broker can do for you, and some tips on how to work with this person to get the best deal for…
Value a Business - Valuing a BusinessUpdated: 2009-08-21 @ 18:35:01 EDT
If you are considering selling your business, you will need to know the various methods of business valuation. This article can help you determine a value for your business…
What is Liquidity - What are Liquid AssetsUpdated: 2009-08-20 @ 18:20:55 EDT
Liquidity - Liquid Assets…
Business Name - Fictitious NameUpdated: 2009-08-17 @ 09:55:09 EDT
Choosing a business name involves more than just selecting something meaningful. There are legal aspects to selecting and registering a business name. …

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