Category Archives: 1065 Partnership Income Taxes

Deducting business expenses… what is deductible?

Deducting Business Expenses Business expenses are the cost of carrying on a trade or business. These expenses are usually deductible if the business is operated to make a profit. What Can I Deduct? To be deductible, a business expense must … Continue reading

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What the health care law means to your small business

A great article in the Wall Street Journal explains it.

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Business Vehicle Deduction Reminders

From time to time, it’s nice to recap IRS requirements and ensure our record keeping methods are up to date in the event of IRS review. One of the areas often looked at by the IRS is the deduction of … Continue reading

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Tax penalties. When they may apply to you.

I’m frequently asked “what causes tax penalties?” or “why do I owe a tax penalty?”. Here’s an article I found in Forbes that does a great job of explaining tax penalties.

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Year End Checklist for Closing Your Books

As a business owner, it’s imperative to maintain accurate accounting records in order to substantiate all the items of income and expense on your tax return. A vital piece of the accounting process is the year end (or month end) … Continue reading

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Mid Year Tax Planning Ideas for Businesses

How midyear tax planning can put businesses at a strategic advantage from SmartBusiness.com

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Tax Reform Bill Signed in Michigan

Governor Snyder signed a bill today that transforms Michigan’s tax code. See the article from the

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Small Business Tools

Accounting Today talks about some small business tools available from the IRS that may be helpful: IRS Showcases Small Business Tools

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The Importance of Good Record Keeping

Everyone in business must keep records, especially those that will come in handy when it’s time to think about taxes on the business. Continue reading

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How long should you keep your tax records

Personally, I recommend keeping your tax records and tax returns forever… if you don’t have that much storage space, this article from the USA Today provides a good guide on what to keep and when to throw it away. Tax … Continue reading

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