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Don’t Let Small Business Taxes Ruin Your Day: Use This Guide Instead

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If you operate a partnership, you’ll have to file an “annual information return” to show the income, deductions, gains, and losses from the business’s operations—but the business itself doesn’t pay any income tax. Know What You Can Deduct on Your Small Business Taxes. The list of small business tax deductions goes on and on.

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Why You Should Work With Your Kids: Life Lessons (And a Tax Break!)

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Here’s the rundown on possible tax advantages that might be available to you and your child: Hiring your child under the age of 18 to work for your company is deductible as a business expense—up to $6,300 in wages. But that’s not all: your child will pay no taxes on his earnings by claiming the standard deduction on his taxes.

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Here’s What Hillary Clinton Has to Say About Small Business

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Back when she was in Cedar Falls in 2015, Clinton said, “I want to be a small business president.” Firstly, Clinton wants a standard deduction for small businesses that’s similar to the one individuals can claim. Level the playing field”. During the 2016 campaign, she’s stuck to her guns. Simplify and lower taxes.

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A Quick Guide to How Lenders View Your Tax Returns

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As an S-Corp —the most common legal structure for a small business according to the NSBA Small Business 2015 Economic Report —you’ll fill out a Form 1120S. Deductions. In the next part, you’ll fill out your deductions (or, as they’re called on Schedule C, your expenses). C-Corporations use the regular Form 1120.

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The Single Biggest Tax Mistake You’re Probably Making Right Now

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Usually the solution was to double-check some figures, make sure they weren’t missing any deductions or credits, maybe make an IRA contribution if they qualified and hadn’t done so already. You lose those deductions forever! The answer these hard-working entrepreneurs received each year wasn’t very appealing.

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The Procrastinator’s Guide to Small Business Taxes

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The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 , however, bumped the deadline for filing with both employees and the government to January 31st, 2017, for both W-2 employees and contractors receiving 1099-MISC forms with compensation listed in Box 7. Make sure you don’t miss possible deductions. Look into an extension.

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Small Business Tax Credits: The Complete Guide

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Fortunately, tax deductions and small business tax credits can help lessen the sting of taxes. Most small businesses are aware of the importance of tax deductions. Claiming deductions reduces your taxable income and helps you save money. Small Business Tax Credits vs. Tax Deductions. You deduct $20,000 as expenses.