Book Description

The Most Trusted Name in Tax Helps Small Business Owners Maximize Their Bottom Line If you’re a small business owner, you probably have an idea of how taxes can affect your business. But unless you’re a tax expert, you might not realize all the ways a small business can benefit from both new and current tax laws. Let small business and tax expert Barbara Weltman show you–as a small business owner–how to maximize deductions and reduce your payments to the minimum. J.K. Lasser’s Small Business Taxes, Sixth Edition gives you a complete rundown of small business tax planning in plain English, helping you take advantage of every tax break you’re entitled to. Focusing on strategies that help you use deductions, credits, and other benefits to save during tax time, this comprehensive guide is all you need to keep up with Uncle Sam. The invaluable advice in this book will show you how your actions in business today can affect your bottom line from a tax perspective tomorrow. In this volume, you’ll find: Detailed coverage of new tax laws and IRS rules Comprehensive information on each deductible expense, including dollar limits and record-keeping requirements Clear instructions on where to report income and claim deductions on your tax forms Sample forms and checklists to help you prepare for tax time Planning strategies that can help you run a tax-smart business all year long New in this edition: help with employment taxes, state taxes, and a guide to information returns you may need to file