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Get your taxes right the first time and save $
If you run a small business, you've likely got more work than you already feel able to handle. The last thing you need is to be running around trying to figure out your taxes at the last minute. So, if you need a hands-on guide to small business taxes that doesn't mess around, look no further than Small Business Taxes For Dummies.
In this book, nationally recognized personal finance expert Eric Tyson clearly and concisely delivers the best methods to save on your taxes and make the process as easy as possible. You'll get the latest info about all the newest tax deductions and credits (including COVID-19-related breaks), as well as location-specific incentives and other little-known tips.
You'll also find:
* Expanded discussions of new retirement account options for small business owners
* The latest advice on how to deal with online and software tax prep and filing options to make life easier at tax time
* Explorations of likely new changes coming
A can't-miss resource for small business owners, managers, and employees, Small Business Taxes For Dummies is the book to help you make sure you don't pay more than you need to pay at tax time!
List of contents
Introduction 1
Part 1: Understanding Small Business Taxes 5
Chapter 1:Small Business Taxes 101 7
Chapter 2:Making Important Business Decisions 25
Chapter 3:Retirement Accounts and Investments for Small Businesses 47
Chapter 4:Real Estate and Your Small Business 77
Chapter 5:Estate Planning 91
Part 2: Ongoing Tax Jobs 105
Chapter 6:Keeping Track of Your Small Business Revenues and Costs 107
Chapter 7:Form 1040 Filing Options 117
Chapter 8:Schedule C: Profit or Loss From Business 141
Chapter 9:The Business Use of Your Home 163
Chapter 10:Estimated Taxes, Self-Employment Taxes, and Other Common Forms 175
Part 3: Getting Help 189
Chapter 11:Dealing with Notices and Audits 191
Chapter 12:Keeping Up with and Researching Tax Strategies and Rules 221
Chapter 13:Paying for Tax Help 229
Part 4: The Part of Tens 239
Chapter 14:Ten+ Useful Apps and Software Packages for Small Business Tax Issues 241
Chapter 15:Ten Often Overlooked Tax Reduction Opportunities 245
Chapter 16:Ten Resources to Turn to After Reading This Book 253
Index 259
About the author
Eric Tyson is a nationally recognized personal finance counselor, writer, and lecturer. He is author of the best-selling
Investing For Dummies and
Personal Finance For Dummies, as well as co-author of
Home Buying For Dummies, House Selling For Dummies, Real Estate Investing For Dummies, and
Taxes For Dummies.
