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By Christopher Freeburn

Being self-employed is a dream for many people. Who doesn't want to be his or her own boss? Of course, the downside of being the boss is the all responsibilities that come with the job. Unfortunately, calculating and paying taxes are part of those responsibilities.

According to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), you are considered self-employed "if you are in business for yourself, or carry on a trade or business as a sole proprieto...

These 15 important modifications could significantly lower your tax burden

By Reed Richardson

Spurred on by the federal government's economic recovery efforts, there have been numerous changes to the federal tax law for 2009 and 2010. Here's what your small business needs to know now to take advantage of this year's expiring rules and what it needs to keep in mind for next year.

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What a small business should look for in a professional tax preparer

By Reed Richardson

Despite the seeming ubiquity of tax-prep software like TurboTax, using a paid professional remains the most popular form of tax preparation-roughly six in ten Americans are expected to use a local accounting firm or a nationwide franchise like H&R Block to prepare their individual tax returns this year. That number is even higher for businesses. For most, the choice ...

Take advantage of this year's tax changes to help your small business today

By Reed Richardson

This year, the tax code has undergone a number of changes that could offer substantial benefits come filing season next spring. But to take full advantage, savvy small business owners should start incorporating these new rules into their day-to-day business practices right now.

Section 179 Expensing: If you missed out-or couldn't afford-to make large...

Being self-employed is a dream for many people. Who doesn't want to be his or her own boss? Of course, the downside of being the boss is the all responsibilities that come with the job. Unfortunately, calculating and paying taxes are part of those responsibilities.

By Christopher Freeburn
According to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), you are considered self-employed "if you are in business for yourself, or carry on a trade or business as a sole proprietor or an independent...

By Christopher Freeburn

The autumn leaves are falling, a chill is in the air, holidays are looming, and, for small business owners, it's a good time to think about ... taxes. While no one likes to ponder the intricacies and implications of the Internal Revenue Code, taking the time to do so toward the end of the year can save your business a considerable amount of money come tax time.

So what can you do now?

1. Lower Revenue...

By Barbara Weltman

One of the least fun things about running a business is filing your annual income tax return and paying what's owed. As you embark on this task, don't make mistakes that can lead to needlessly overpaying your taxes or, even worse, becoming the target of an IRS audit.

1. Recognize your vulnerability. There is a $345 billion tax gap the spread between what the government actually collects and what it thinks it should be colle...

For many entrepreneurs, the same go it alone spirit that prompted them to start their own company also informs their attitude toward filing their small business' taxes. Who better than me to do it? If you're one of those types willing to take on 1040s, 1065s or 1120s all by yourself, here's some things to consider to make things go a little bit smoother along the way.

Get the timing down
First, you're going to want to invest an ample amount of time into researching and ...