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7 Tax Tips for Solo Entrepreneurs   Ahh, the joys of self-employment – being your own boss, setting your own hours, doing what you like, and, oh yes, establishing a life-long bond with your accountant. Being self-employed also means being responsible for a wide range of critical tax-related duties.  View
Ask SCORE September 2012 - Women Entrepreneurs Following a number of years in the insurance industry, five years ago I left my job to have a child and be a stay-at-home mom. Now that my son is beginning school, rather than returning to work, I’m thinking about starting a business. What advice can you offer?  Read more... View
Business Type Comparison Guide From raising capital to taxation to transferability of interest--there are a multitude of factors to consider when evaluating which business type might be right for your particular situation. Sometimes comparing complex options is easier when you can look at them side-by-side. The Business Entity... View
Don't Just File Your Taxes - 6 Tips for Proactive Tax PlanningIf you get all of your ducks in a row and get organized about your business’ tax situation, you’ll pay considerably less in taxes and have more money to grow your business. Here are some things you should be doing on a proactive basis to squeeze the most from your tax return. View
8 Tax Factors to Consider When Forming a Business Even if you don’t expect to owe anything in taxes for your new business, you need to start implementing some strategies to make sure you’re maximizing your opportunities. Here are some important tax factors to consider when you’re forming a business. View
10 Legitimate Ways to Save Lots of Money on Taxes There are plenty of legitimate ways to decrease your small business tax burden within the framework of the law. Here are a few you can consider. View
7 Myths About Taxes and Tax PlanningHere are some of the most common myths about taxes and tax planning for small businesses. View
7 Mistakes to Avoid When Filing Taxes There are some things you can do to avoid the bigger mistakes. Understand where business owners typically goof up, and you can avoid those same mistakes going forward. Here are some of the most common mistakes to watch out for. View
5 of the Most Common Tax Time Frustrations and How to Avoid ThemFew things can consume more of a small business owner’s attention – and give her more frustration – than taxes. You want to do the right thing and pay what you owe, but you don’t want to pay more than absolutely necessary. The problem is that tax law can be rather complex,... View
Barter Tax and Accounting Issues Barter transactions can provide your company with important financial, sales and marketing benefits. Like other transactions, however, barter sales are taxable, and your company must report them to the IRS. This is also true of credits you receive or spend through a barter exchange; regardless of... View