When you're running a small business, it may seem like deciding between cash and accrual accounting is just one more thing on the long list of things you need to get done. But the fact of the matter is the decision on which accounting method you're going to use makes a difference in something as simple as how you do your taxes and can have long-lasting effects beyond the end of the year. Read More
It seems there are more and more people becoming self employed these days - or at the very least, many folks are starting a side business, turning a hobby into some extra income or doing some type of independent contractor work. There are some mistakes you will definitely want to avoid... Read More
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Small Business-Tax Years

Small Business-Tax Years - http://www.irs.gov Avatar Posted by TomBirches under Taxes
From http://www.irs.gov 5176 days ago
You must figure your taxable income on the basis of a tax year and file an income tax return. A “tax year” is an annual accounting period for keeping records and reporting income and expenses. An annual accounting period does not include a short tax year. Read More
A salary is a payment by a business in exchange for services rendered. A distribution is a payment taken out of the profits or other assets of the organization. Read More
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Need a transcript or copy of a prior year's tax return? You should be saving all your tax returns. They can provide important for any number of reasons. And the more complicated your return, the more important it is to keep a copy. That's particularly true for business owners, active investors, etc. Switching return preparers? It's probably the first question the new preparer will as Read More
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