S corporations and limited liability companies. I will be holding a bisnick event on September 18th that will explain the difference between the various entities and the potential tax savings available in S corporations, LLC's, C corporations and sole proprietors. listen Powered by Jott
Single member limited liability company (LLC)
Single member limited liability companies (LLC) are ignored for federal tax purpose. Thus you will be taxed as a sole proprietor. Adding a limited liability company, however. will offer liability protection. This can be important. You have the simplicity of a sole proprietor but the liability
Tax Deadline Changes For Some Businesses
Currently the extension due dates for calendar year Partnerships and Estates fall on October 15th, which is the same day that Individual tax return extensions are due. Often times this causes problems for those individuals who are waiting for a K-1 to complete their 1040. The IRS has recognized
Washington State Destination Based Sales Tax
The new Washington State Streamlined Sales Tax legislation went into effect on July 1, 2008. What this means is that now every Washington Business needs to collect sales taxes for the tax jurisdiction where the goods or shipped or delivered to. Before this legislation business collected sales tax
Economic Stimulus Payment
It's not too late to get your Economic Stimulus Payment from the IRS! If you still haven't filed your 2007 tax return, you must do so by October 15th to receive your Stimulus Payment. Remember that if you don't normally file a tax return but want the stimulus check then you must file a return for
New mileage rates
IRS RAISES STANDARD MILEAGE RATES With gas prices soaring, the IRS has announced an increase in the standard mileage rates that taxpayers can use to deduct the cost of driving for business, medical services, or moving. BUSINESS. Effective for driving from July 1 through December 31, 2008, the
Note the recordkeeping requirements for charitable contributions
Are you drawing up your year-end charitable contributions list? After you check it twice, add a reminder to gather the paperwork required to claim a gift for yourself: an itemized tax deduction. Here are four tips: Remember the new rules for cash donations. You'll need a written record to deduct
Year-End Tax Strategies for Investors
Here's a recipe for holiday cheer: Sweeten your year-end portfolio update with tax savings. Just remember to start planning now to achieve the best result. Here are strategies that can help: Wash sales. Thinking of selling a security before December 31 to take advantage of a capital loss? To