A limited liability corporation (LLC) can help protect your personal assets and give you more flexibility than a corporation when running a business. If you own an LLC, you will pay yourself as a kind of “employee”, or member, of…
Taxes can seem complicated and overwhelming, especially for new small business owners. It’s possible that your concerns about how much taxes to pay will overshadow the search for any tax benefits you may be eligible for, and that’s something that…
The way your small business is structured determines how much you will owe in income tax. The location of your small business also affects how much income tax you’ll pay, and to whom. The majority of small businesses do not…
Not all small businesses are created equally. The way your business entity is structured makes a difference in the way it will be taxed, and the rate you will pay. Recognizing the major differences between these structures and tax classifications…
Especially following the work-from-home days of the pandemic, many workers are seeing perks of being self-employed. Owning your own business means making your own hours, setting your own standards and expectations, being your own boss, and having a limitless income. …
As the year comes to a close, it is time to start thinking about 2021 taxes. Every year, individuals as well as small businesses neglect to take full advantage of deductions and ways to save on taxes. However, following these…
Throughout your career, you’ve likely dreamed of what your retirement might look like. You imagine the vacations you will take, the place you will live, and the people you will spend your time with. Making that dream a reality, however,…
When running a small business, every dollar counts. Because of that, many small business owners simply use an accountant or try to navigate as much as possible out on their own. The problem with that idea? It often ends up…
If your business includes a retirement plan with 100 or more participants, you can expect to work with a CPA (certified public accountant) who will perform an audit. Essentially, the government wants to be sure the retirement plans provided are…
When the CARES Act became law in March of 2020, one of the most in demand offerings was the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which offered loans to businesses facing hardship as a result of the pandemic, and offered a path…