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Hiring your child to work at your business this summer

With school out, you might be hiring your child to work at your company. In addition to giving your child some business knowledge, you and your child could reap some tax advantages. Benefits for your child There are special tax breaks for hiring your offspring if you operate your business as one of the following: […]

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Figuring corporate estimated tax

Now is a good time to review the rules for computing corporate federal estimated tax payments. The next quarterly estimated tax payment deadline is June 17 for individuals and businesses. You want your business to pay the minimum estimated tax amount without triggering the penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Four possible options The required installment […]

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What’s the best accounting method route for business tax purposes?

What’s the best accounting method? Businesses have two accounting methods to figure their taxable income: cash and accrual. Many businesses have a choice of which method to use for tax purposes. The cash method often provides significant tax benefits for eligible businesses, though some may be better off using the accrual method. Thus, it may […]

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