Business Entity

How to Secure a Tax Benefit with the QBI Deduction

QBI may sound like the name of a TV quiz show. But it’s actually the acronym for “qualified business income,” which can trigger a tax deduction for some small business owners or self-employed individuals. The QBI deduction was authorized by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), and it took effect in 2018.

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The Kids Are More Than Alright: 3 Tax Benefits of Employing Your Kids

Tax Advantages of Employing Your Kids

Do you run a small business? Got kids under 18? Now is the time to put them on the payroll. Employing your kids is a winning triple play that benefits your children, your business, and your family’s financial wellbeing. Discover the tax advantages of employing your kids, then see 4 must-follow tips if you put the kids to work!

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The Advantages of LLC Structure for a Small Business

If you operate your small business as a sole proprietorship, you may have thought about forming a limited liability company (LLC) to protect your assets. Or maybe you’re launching a new business and want to know the options for setting it up. Here are the basics of operating as an LLC and why it might be a good choice for your business.

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Mastering S Corporations: TaxBreaks, Salaries, and Your Best Move

Mastering S Corporations: Tax Breaks, Salaries, & Best Moves

Unravel the complexities of the S Corporation (S Corp) in this informative video.

S Corporations, the letter “S” just stands for the section of the tax code that created it.

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C Corporation Advantages and Disadvantages

What Are Some Advantages and Disadvantages of a C Corporation? C Corporations can provide significant advantages, particularly if your goal is to grow the company and eventually attract outside investors. C Corporations hold substantial benefits for investors who maintain their …

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Should my business be an S corp

Ask Bob: Should My Business Be an S Corporation? 6 Myths and Facts

CPA Robert Russo Breaks Down the Question: Should My Business Be an S Corp?

Will it help or hurt me? The team at Robert P. Russo, CPA has been getting questions about which business entity will allow them to best take advantage of the law. One question that keeps coming up is: should my business be an S corp? We get this question from LLCs and sole proprietorships – even employees wondering if now’s the time to launch that startup.

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Choosing a Business Entity

When you decide to start a business, one of the most important decisions you’ll need to make is choosing a business entity. It’s a decision that impacts many things—from the amount of taxes you pay to how much paperwork you have to deal with and what type of personal liability you face, and with the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, it’s more important than ever to choose the business entity that benefits your business.

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Five Things to know before Starting a Business

Starting a new business is an exciting, but busy time with so much to be done and so little time to do it in. Also, if you expect to have employees, there are a variety of federal and state forms and applications that will need to be completed to get your business up and running. That’s where a tax professional can help.

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