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There’s only a little over a week left until personal and small business tax returns are due. As you’re finalizing your tax return, you may want to consider if you’ve claimed certain business related tax deductions. You could be leaving money on the table. Read More.

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Are You Deducting Start-up Expenses Properly?


One of the most common errors that entrepreneurs make when filing a tax return is accounting for startup expenses. Many mis-categorize startup expenses and don't deduct them at the right time. Is your business accounting for start-up expenses correctly? .
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Biggest Year End Tax Saving Moves For Small Businesses

The drama continues on Capitol Hill as lawmakers are at a stalemate on whether or not to move forward with the expiring Bush-era tax cuts. It may come down to the wire, but many small businesses can’t wait that long. It’s best for small businesses to plan for what we know is going to happen or is scheduled to in 2013. Read More.

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Can Self Employed Business Owners Deduct Medicare Premiums?


Accounting for self-employed medicare premiums can get tricky as tax policy has changed over the years. Understanding the new tax laws can save medicare recipients on current and prior year tax returns. .
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What An Obama Victory Means For Small Businesses

This is what we would call a “status quo” re-election in that many of the tax and health care events that were scheduled to go into effect likely will with Obama’s recent victory. Of course, there will be some compromise with a split Congress, but small businesses can expect many of the tax and health care changes to go into effect in 2013. What does this specifically mean for small business tax and health care planning? Read More.

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What Expenses Can I Deduct For My Home Based Business?


A growing number of entrepreneurs manage their business from home for the convenience and the cost savings. As such, the IRS has taken note of this and has scrutinized home office deductions. Still, for those that have legitimate expenses and maintain proper documentation, there are several deductions that you may be eligible to claim on your tax return. .
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How Have Small Businesses Reacted to the Health Care Mandate?

Most small to mid-sized businesses that we’ve spoken with have reacted negatively to the new health care mandate. Many have contemplated a whole host of tactics to avoid the 50 or more employee rule requiring health care be provided to employees. Read More.

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Small Businesses Should Take Note of the R&D Tax Credit


The research and development credit expired for the 15th time at the end of 2011 and wasn't reinstated as some expected. Small businesses need to be aware of this credit since most are eligible and never claim it. .
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Is Your Business Taking Advantage of State Tax Breaks Too?


Most businesses stay on top of changes to federal tax breaks such as bonus depreciation. Yet, very few know about the tax benefits offered at the state level which in some cases can yield significant savings. Is your business keeping track of all of the state-wide tax breaks available? .
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Are Small Businesses Buying Into the Health Care Tax Credit?


A recently released report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) indicates that many small businesses passed on the heath care tax credit. This is not a major surprise, but the numbers reveal a significant lack of participation. While 170,300 small business claimed the credit, around 1.2 to 3.8 million passed on the credit even though they were eligible. The total amount of credits claimed is equivalent to $468 million which translates to $2,750 per small business. Did your small business pass on the tax credit? .
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