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Entrepreneur July 2006 Jennifer Pellet |
Now C This IRS rules limit the tax benefits of C corporations. |
The Motley Fool February 20, 2004 Roy Lewis |
Tax Scams and Frauds As the saying goes, if it sounds too good to be true, it usually is. That's the case with scams that seem to show up around tax-filing season. Here are some of the biggies to look out for this year. |
The Motley Fool March 18, 2009 Dan Caplinger |
Don't Let Audit Fears Cost You Money Taxes aren't any fun, so it doesn't make any sense to pay more than you have to. As long as you're doing the right thing, the specter of an IRS audit shouldn't keep you from getting every penny you're entitled to. |
AskMen.com Michael Estrin |
8 IRS Red Flags You Should Avoid There are certain things that just scream, "Audit me!" Here are some of them. |
The Motley Fool August 5, 2005 Roy Lewis |
S-Corporations, Beware! The IRS recently announced the launch of a study to assess the reporting compliance of S-Corporations, entities that pass through their income and deductions to their corporate shareholders. |
InternetNews April 14, 2006 David Miller |
Phishing for Tax Scam Victims Federal investigators are warning about the dangers of e-mails claiming to be from the IRS. |
Entrepreneur January 2008 Carol Tice |
Get By With Help From the IRS The IRS' small-business site just got a whole lot easier to use. |
The Motley Fool September 8, 2006 Dan Caplinger |
Taxes and Your New Business: Part 1 Know how to steer clear of tax problems as a business owner. |
PC Magazine May 7, 2009 Kathy Yakal |
Incorporation: The Web Can Help Setting up a small business as a corporation or an LLC can be a key step toward success, but doing it the right way is very important. The Web provides many resources. |
Financial Advisor March 2010 Ed Liptak |
Passing The Tax Buck Pass-through entities such as LLCs are growing in popularity. |
The Motley Fool December 18, 2006 Dan Caplinger |
IRS Targeting Small Businesses The IRS is threatening close scrutiny of unincorporated businesses. One likely reason why the IRS wants to crack down on unincorporated businesses is because there are substantial amounts of potential lost revenue involved. |
Registered Rep. March 25, 2015 Kevin McKinley |
The Pitfalls and Perils of 529 Withdrawals Here is what you and your clients need to know about using 529 funds for higher education (and other) expenses. |
The Motley Fool February 22, 2007 Dan Caplinger |
Is Your Hobby a Business? As a potential source of deductible expenses, hobbies are a promising target that many taxpayers consider using. |
Entrepreneur February 2005 Joan Szabo |
Here Comes Trouble The IRS scrutinizes the returns of entrepreneurs who may misclassify workers as independent contractors instead of employees. Here's how to avoid independent-contractor snags. |
Entrepreneur October 2006 Carol Tice |
Are You Paid Up? Many business owners farm out time-consuming payroll tasks. If you do, be warned: Outsourcing payroll functions does not outsource your tax responsibilities. |
Financial Planning June 1, 2005 Julian Block |
Don't Be Withholding Clients who are late remitting payroll taxes to the IRS can find themselves personally liable. |
BusinessWeek July 28, 2003 Howard Gleckman |
Tax-Shelter Crackdown: Theater or Reality? From the look of things, the Internal Revenue Service has declared war on the tax-shelter industry. Surely, the campaign has slowed an explosion of shelters. But there may be less to the effort than meets the eye. |
The Motley Fool January 20, 2010 |
Tax Tips for Small Businesses A few basic ways to stay on the IRS's good side. |
Inc. January 2009 |
How To: Choose the Right Legal Structure If you are starting a business, or you already run one but haven't thought strategically about its legal structure, you need to take this matter seriously. |
Information Today April 2008 Phillip Brett |
Tax Time: Phishing Scams and Schemes And as the buzz surrounding online tax filing increases, so do the odds of getting scammed. Phishing scams abound that mimic IRS notices to try to get bank account and other personal information. |
Inc. April 2005 Alison Stein Wellner |
John Menard's Tax Crackup It's every entrepreneur's dream to hit it big. But when you finally strike it rich don't overpay yourself, or you might find yourself facing IRS scrutiny -- especially since the agency recently said it will step up small-business audits and enforcements. Menard Inc., the home improvement chain, serves as an example. |
The Motley Fool June 29, 2006 Dan Caplinger |
Starting a Small Business: Limited Liability Companies Establishing your business as an LLC can solve both liability and tax issues. |
The Motley Fool November 3, 2006 Selena Maranjian |
Toss That IRS Email, Please! Phony notes from a bogus taxman could leave you poorer. With third parties representing the IRS in some collection matters, there is little doubt that there will be rogue emails trying to fleece consumers. |
Entrepreneur June 2003 Joan Szabo |
Watch Your Step Think the IRS is bluffing when it says it will crack down on small-business tax abuses? Think again. |
The Motley Fool March 8, 2007 Selena Maranjian |
Beware of Tax Scams Be careful -- and honest -- when you're filing your tax returns. |
The Motley Fool January 18, 2007 Roy Lewis |
No Early Filing for Some Taxpayers Changes made late in the year may affect your tax filing. Where is the hang-up? The state and local sales tax deduction... The higher education tuition and fees deduction... The qualified educator deduction... |
Registered Rep. April 1, 2008 Mollie Neal |
Use It Or Lose It: Tax Planning For 2009 Proper and timely planning throughout the year can yield superior tax savings for your clients. |
Registered Rep. December 13, 2011 Charles Paikert |
What Advisors Should Know About the Small Business Owner Market The good news: 50 percent of small business owners could use an advisor, and the best prospects, according to the survey, are women, younger owners, and owners who are thinking about retiring. |
The Motley Fool February 8, 2006 Dayana Yochim |
Dirty Dozen Tax Scams The Internal Revenue Service just rolled out its list of 12 top tax scams, which, coincidentally, deflects some of the consumer ire about parting with huge chunks our paychecks this time of year. |
The Motley Fool April 12, 2010 Selena Maranjian |
Beware These Tax Scams The IRS won't fall for these schemes. Neither should you. |
The Motley Fool February 23, 2007 Roy Lewis |
The Electronic IRS The IRS has made great strides in recent years in updating its website to make paying taxes easier. |
BusinessWeek May 20, 2010 Ryan Donmoyer |
IRS Seeks a Road Map to Aggressive Deductions Companies fear the proposed rule will trigger more audits |
The Motley Fool March 27, 2007 Selena Maranjian |
Tax Tip Grab Bag Here are a few more tax tips that may come in handy. Extend early... If you can't pay right now, you have options... etc. |
Entrepreneur January 2006 Crystal Detamore-Rodman |
Focus on Finances S corps are coming under closer tax scrutiny. How will it affect you? |
InternetNews February 20, 2008 Sean Michael Kerner |
Why You Shouldn't Trust (Some) IRS E-mail Treasury Department special agent tells annual security confab why. |
The Motley Fool April 2, 2004 Roy Lewis |
Can't Pay Your Taxes? If your tax bill is more than you can afford, take steps to minimize penalties and interest. |
The Motley Fool April 17, 2007 Roy Lewis |
I Can't Afford My Taxes! Some suggestions on what to do if you owe more than you expected. |
The Motley Fool March 29, 2007 Mary Dalrymple |
Stop Paying High Taxes! A little planning can go a long way toward reducing your tax expenses. |
Entrepreneur November 2006 Carol Tice |
Stay Scam-Free Don't let fraudulent tax preparers get the best of you. |
CFO November 1, 2004 Don Durfee |
Shelter Fallout How much will the government's crackdown on tax shelters affect ordinary companies? More than you think. And not surprisingly, some finance professionals find the government's tactics alarming. |
Financial Planning October 1, 2011 Matthew F. Erskine |
To Collect and Protect The owners thought estate planning wouldn't take much. With unique assets, things aren't always so straightforward. Owners of such assets - such as family businesses, legacy real estate and valuable art, coin and other collections - need to consider specialized risk management. |
Entrepreneur June 2004 Julie Monahan |
Here's a Tip Want good tax advice? You might not find it at the IRS. |
Entrepreneur May 2007 Carol Tice |
You've Got People These IRS offices have staff ready to stand up for you. |
The Motley Fool March 13, 2007 Selena Maranjian |
Tax Time: Tips on Audits Know how to prepare yourself in case the IRS wants some questions answered. |
The Motley Fool June 2, 2006 Roy Lewis |
Will Your Return Be Audited? The IRS steps up enforcement. Should you be terrified that your return might be selected for audit? |
AskMen.com Terence Channon |
Tax Myths These common tax myths will only lead to time-consuming research, and perhaps a higher tax bill instead of a hefty return. |
Inc. March 2006 Amy Feldman |
Inc.'s Annual Spectaxular From new deductions for manufacturers to how to pay yourself, here are 10 ways to cut your tax bill -- without raising the suspicions of the IRS. |
Entrepreneur February 2007 Carol Tice |
Backup Plan What happens when you can't pay your taxes? |
The Motley Fool July 7, 2007 Elizabeth Brokamp |
5 Easy Ways to Save on Taxes There are more ways than you think to keep Uncle Sam's paws off your hard-earned cash. 1. Take advantage of perks at work... 2. Be cool; stay in school... etc. |
Registered Rep. October 1, 2002 Roy M. Adams |
An Estate Planning Disaster Averted Family limited partnerships and limited liability companies are useful estate planning tools. The verdict in the Hackl case showed that the gift tax exclusion may not apply to gifts of partnership units or LLC interests if things are not structured carefully. |