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Tax Tips for Online Entrepreneurs
A quick look at money-saving deductions, how to classify the people who work for you and more

No Exemptions for E-Businesses
Online businesses still need to adhere to real-world tax and license regulations.

The Many Benefits of Forming an LLC
A closer look at why this legal structure can be good for business.

Brace Yourself
Want to avoid getting hit by the IRS? Plan ahead.

How to Take Advantage of Health Savings Accounts
Establish custodial HSAs that are tax-free to both your business and employees.

Is Your Hobby a Legitimate Business?
If you're spending considerable time and making considerable profit with a part-time business, then Uncle Sam might want a piece.

The ABCs of Tax IDs
A legal expert answers a host of perplexing tax ID questions.

Reducing Your Overall Tax Bill
Save money by hiring family members and independent contractors.

When Your Business Crosses State Lines
The legal and tax implications of doing business in more than one state

Planning Equipment Purchases to Your Tax Advantage
How to use depreciation and Section 179 asset expensing to deduct the cost of additional equipment for your business

Do Tips Count as Income?
The IRS wrestles with restaurants over tip reporting and scores a big win.

The Terrible Truth About Tax ID Numbers
Clearing the confusion about where and how to get your very own tax ID number

How Independent Are You?
You think you're freelancing. Your client thinks you're freelancing. But does the IRS?

11th Hour Tax-Saving Tips
5 ways to cut your tax bill in time for April 15

Power of Deduction
Get your expenses in order.

Commonly Overlooked Tax Deductions
Save some dough by claiming these business deductions.

MLMers: Employees or Independent Contractors?
Figure our your tax classification.

IRS Compliance Checks
Learn how to navigate an IRS compliance check for independent contractors and classify workers properly for payroll tax purposes.

Stimulus 101: 6 Vital Tax Changes
The new law has 575 pages of tax provisions. Here are the half dozen that affect you most.

State Tax Forms
Your resource for finding the state tax forms you need to fill out

Federal Tax Forms
Download the most common tax forms needed by businesses and individuals.