Tax Savvy for Small Business


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Despite popular opinion, it is possible to run a profitable, honest business while minimizing taxes and staying out of legal trouble. Tax Savvy for Small Business helps readers do just that, detailing year-round tax-saving strategies for: -- claiming all legitimate deductions -- maximizing fringe benefits -- keeping accurate records -- documenting expenses -- surviving an audit The 5th edition provides the most current IRS rules, the latest tax codes and a new chapter of "Frequently Asked Questions."




Money Makers


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An indispensable on-the-ground guide to the financial landscape of the twenty-first century, from venture capital to hedge funds to management consulting. Money Makers illuminates the often-secretive industries of the private sector that drive the modern economy. David Snider and Chris Howard draw on their interviews with top executives—such as Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase; David Rubenstein, cofounder of the Carlyle Group; and Shona Brown, former SVP of Business Operations at Google—to reveal the histories, mechanics, operations, and challenges of investment banking, venture capital, private equity, hedge funds, management consulting, and the management of Fortune 500 companies. “A fabulous book for understanding entrepreneurship, venture capital and the symbiotic relationship they share. Money Makers takes readers inside these fields with highly relevant, engaging examples and a clear articulation of industry dynamics.” —Reed Hastings, chairman and cofounder of Netflix “An excellent read on the inner workings of business and finance. I was particularly impressed by the lucid discussions of the consulting industry and the role of executives at Fortune 500 companies.” —Stephen Kaufman, Senior Lecturer at the Harvard Business School, former Chairman and CEO of Arrow Electronics, former partner at McKinsey & Company Includes a Foreword by Robert K. Steel, Former Undersecretary of Domestic Finance for the US Treasury




The Tax and Legal Playbook


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The Tax Rules Have Changed. Your Business Should, Too. The Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017 marks the biggest tax reform in more than 30 years. The changes to the tax code are complex (especially for the small-business owner), but you don't have to go it alone. CPA and Attorney Mark J. Kohler delivers a comprehensive analysis of the new tax and legal structure you desperately need to help make the new tax law work for you. In this revised edition of The Tax and Legal Playbook, Kohler reveals clear-cut truths about tax and legal planning and delivers a practical, play-by-play guide that helps you build wealth, save on taxes, and protect your assets. Using real-world case studies, tax-savvy tips, game plans, and discussion points, Kohler coaches you through the complexities of the tax game of the small-business owner. You'll also learn how to: Examine your business needs and pick the right business entity for you Build your personal and corporate credit in eight steps Implement affordable asset protection strategies Take advantage of underutilized business tax deductions Pick the right health-care, retirement, and estate plans Bring on partners and investors the right way Plan for your future with self-directed retirement funds Reading from cover to cover or refer to each chapter as needed, you will come away wiser and better equipped to make the best decisions for your business, your family, and yourself.




Small Business Taxes For Dummies


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Small business taxes taxing you out? For most business owners, their single biggest “expense” (and headache) is dealing with their taxes. And while the just passed Congressional tax bill reduced taxes for many of the estimated 30 million small business owners in the U.S., the nation’s taxes continue to be complex. Not being up-to-speed on tax rules and strategies can lead to mistakes that cost business owners thousands of dollars in fines and penalties every year. Small Business Taxes For Dummies assists both current and aspiring small business owners with important tax planning issues, including complete coverage of the tax changes taking effect in 2018, creating an ongoing tax routine, dealing with the IRS, and navigating audits and notices. Includes issues influencing incorporated small businesses, partnerships, and LLCs Offers expanded coverage of other business taxes including payroll and sales taxes Provides websites and other online tax resources Gives guidance to millennials juggling multiple gigs If you’re a current or aspiring small business owner looking for the most up-to-date tax planning issues, this book keeps you covered.




Self-employment Tax


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Wealth Creation for Small Business Owners


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“Wealth management . . . is not often at the forefront of a young entrepreneur’s mind. But with some careful planning you can ensure that you are flush for the future.” —Dominic Preston, GrowthBusiness.com Millions of small business owners are sitting on a gold mine and don’t realize it! Your enterprises can be tools for creating extensive personal wealth—assets not tied to your businesses. Certain little-known small business laws allow entrepreneurs to use business tax systems to build retirement funds, maintain good health care and insurance, and hold on to family assets. Now, using easy-to-grasp strategies, lawyer and professor James E. Cheeks demonstrates how to legally: Shelter business profits from tax Decide who should hold business assets Withdraw business profits when needed Protect assets from creditor claims Create and preserve family wealth There’s a clear path to riches . . . and this valuable guide leads the way.




Introduction to Business


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Introduction to Business covers the scope and sequence of most introductory business courses. The book provides detailed explanations in the context of core themes such as customer satisfaction, ethics, entrepreneurship, global business, and managing change. Introduction to Business includes hundreds of current business examples from a range of industries and geographic locations, which feature a variety of individuals. The outcome is a balanced approach to the theory and application of business concepts, with attention to the knowledge and skills necessary for student success in this course and beyond. This is an adaptation of Introduction to Business by OpenStax. You can access the textbook as pdf for free at openstax.org. Minor editorial changes were made to ensure a better ebook reading experience. Textbook content produced by OpenStax is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.




Small Business For Dummies®


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Want to start the small business of your dreams? Want to breathe new life into the one you already have? Small Business For Dummies, 3rd Edition provides authoritative guidance on every aspect of starting and growing your business, from financing and budgeting to marketing, management and beyond. This completely practical, no-nonsense guide gives you expert advice on everything from generating ideas and locating start-up money to hiring the right people, balancing the books, and planning for growth. You’ll get plenty of help in ramping up your management skills, developing a marketing strategy, keeping your customers loyal, and much more. You’ll also find out to use the latest technology to improve your business’s performance at every level. Discover how to: Make sure that small-business ownership is for you Find your niche and time your start-up Turn your ideas into plans Determine your start-up costs Obtain financing with the best possible terms Decide whether or not to incorporate Make sense of financial statements Navigate legal and tax issues Buy an existing business Set up a home-based business Publicize your business and market your wares Keep your customers coming back for more Track cash flow, costs and profits Keep your business in business and growing You have the energy, drive, passion, and smarts to make your small business a huge success. Small Business For Dummies, 3rd Edition, provides the rest.




Tax Accounting


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If you're a business owner wanting to learn more about taxes without going through boring textbooks, then keep reading... Benjamin Franklin once said that "in life, only two things are certain: death and taxes." He wasn't exaggerating about the latter. And because you must deal with taxes for as long as you live and earn money, you must get it right every time. Unlike any other infractions or violations, tax-related offenses have major repercussions. At a minimum, you will pay fines and expenses. But if your tax violations are serious, you may end up in jail. Think about this: the infamous mafia gangster boss Al Capone was indicted and sent to prison not because of his violent crimes, but because of tax violations. Hence, you must take your taxes very seriously. So, what does it take to manage your taxes successfully and avoid the massive inconveniences associated with being flagged by the Internal Revenue Service for tax violations? There are so many answers to this question, but they can be summed up in one term: tax accounting. And that is what this book is all about. Written with non-accountant entrepreneurs in mind, this book can help you learn important tax accounting principles for ensuring optimal tax management in your business. These include: What tax accounting is. Important tax accounting guidelines. The difference between accounting and bookkeeping. How to claim tax deductions legally. How to choose the right business entity. How to manage payroll tax. Discover if you need an S corporation or a C corporation. And much, much more! By the time you're finished with this book, you'll be armed with sufficient knowledge to ensure proper management of your businesses' income taxes. And while you can never avoid taxes, what you'll learn here can make you and the IRS the best of friends. So, grab your copy of this book now and start your journey towards optimal tax management for your small business.




101 Business Tax Tips


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This guide contains 101 tax savings tips aimed at entrepreneurs. The tips follow the life-cycle of a business meaning that there is something for everyone, regardless of whether you are thinking of starting a business, a new startup or an established business.