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Small Business Incorporation Tax Blunders

By Stephen Nelson

Incorporating a small business can save the business owners thousands of dollars annually in taxes. But in order to safely harvest those tax savings, the corporation needs to avoid some common mistakes.

Year-end Tax Accounting Checklist For S Corporations

By Stephen Nelson

S corporations can save their owners thousands of dollars a year in taxes--which explains their popularity among small business entrepreneurs. Unfortunately, S corporation year-end bookkeeping can confuse and befuddle new and experienced S corporation owners. Use this checklist to simplify the year-end process.

Understanding The "Limited Liability Company Versus S Corporation" Question

By Stephen Nelson

Small business owners and entrepreneurs sometimes find the LLC vs S corporation question confusing. But one tax professor says the question is easy to answer if you understand how LLCs work.

CPA Secrets For Easier Small Business Accounting

By Stephen Nelson

Want to keep your small business accounting system running smoothly? One CPA suggests simplifying your bookkeeping by following five, easy-to-understand tips.

When Real Estate Investors Should Use S Corporations

By Stephen Nelson

The general rule is, "Never, ever put real estate inside a corporation." But in a handful of special cases, a corporation, more precisely an S corporation, can be a useful tool for savvy real estate investors.

A CPA Explains How To Fire Your Financial Planning Firm

By Stephen Nelson

Do you really need to pay a financial planner five, ten or twenty thousand dollars a year to help you with your personal finances? Some CPAs say "no," as this article explains.

Forming A Professional Service Corporation

By Stephen Nelson

Are you a professional--a doctor, dentist, engineer or accountant--interested in incorporating your practice? Use these tips for making the process easier and safer.

CPA's Accounting Tips For New Business Owner

By Stephen Nelson

Starting a new business? Consider these five, easy-to-use tips to keep your accounting and taxes clean, lean and simple.

Avoid This C Corporation Wealth-building Blunder

By Stephen Nelson

Successful business owners operating as C corporations often make a terrible tax blunder--they decide to do their investing inside the business. A tax professor and CPA explains why this mistake is such an expensive error--and what the business owner can do to correct the problem.

A CPA's Tips For Incorporating In Nevada

By Stephen Nelson

Considering incorporating in Nevada? Use these seven tips to minimize mistakes and maximize the benefits

Seven Great Tips For Incorporating In Florida

By Stephen Nelson

Thinking about incorporating in Florida? Consider these seven tips says one small business accountant to make incorporation easier and most beneficial.

Protecting Assets With A Limited Liability Company

By Stephen Nelson

Looking for techniques you can use to better protect your business assets or investment wealth? A limited liability company may be just the ticket, says one tax accountant.

Five Small Business Cash Flow Tricks

By Stephen Nelson

Are you a small business owner struggling with your day to day cash flows? Try these five tips says the small business accountant who wrote QuickBooks for Dummies.

Five Reasons To Start Your Business As A Sole Proprietorship

By Stephen Nelson

Starting a small business? Confused about the incorporation option? Don't give up on the sole proprietorship alternative until you read one CPA's five reasons for keeping things simple with a sole proprietorship.

Terrible Tax Blunders For S Corporations

By Stephen Nelson

S corporations have become the most popular type of corporation in the county--which isn't surprising. An S corporation can save its owners tens of thousands of dollars in taxes each year. To reap those savings, however, the small business needs to avoid these five common S corporation tax blunders.