Taxes
Temporary Payroll Tax Extension Passes in Time for the Holidays
BY Catherine Clifford
The two-month temporary extension of the payroll tax cut was finally signed into law, keeping an average of $40 per paycheck in the pocket of working Americans.
Millionaire's Tax Could Stall Small-Business Jobs Engine (Opinion)
BY Scott Shane
Policymakers fail to see how a surcharge tax on the wealthy could hurt the employment and economic growth that small businesses generate.
Franchise Group Says Tax Reform Could Hurt
BY Dinah Wisenberg Brin
The new bipartisan "Super Committee" could trim the deficit by enacting tax measures that hurt franchise operators who file as individuals, the International Franchise Association says.
Wall Street Protest Hurts the 'Little Guys' Nearby
BY Diana Ransom and Colleen DeBaise
Area businesses call protestors camping in a lower Manhattan park a menace. Lost sales are only the half of it.
What a Payroll Tax Holiday Could Mean for Employers
BY Diana Ransom
President Obama is expected to propose offering to trim the amount of payroll taxes employers pay. Here are five things business owners can expect if it passes.
Should Small-Business Owners Get a New Tax Break?
BY Carol Tice
New help on the way for small-business owners as the Obama administration works to keep the recovery from heading back into a nosedive.
75 Items You May Be Able to Deduct from Your Taxes
BY Mark J. Kohler
You might save a bundle if you carefully consider your business expenses for possible deductions for taxes.
Five Rules for Writing Off Meals and Entertainment Costs
BY Bonnie Lee
There's a fine line between business and pleasure when you're talking entertainment expenses. Learn what you can and can't deduct.
Think You Can Save Big by Incorporating in Nevada or Delaware? Think Again
BY Mark J. Kohler
Before you pay for an out-of-state registration for your business, consider the pitfalls.
Don't Let These Tax Write-Offs Trip You Up
BY Eileen P. Gunn
Some deductions may be worth a second look. Then there are those you want to be extra careful about.
Three Common Small-Business Tax Mistakes
BY Karla Dennis
Failing to track expenses and take certain deductions can cost your business money.
Three Options When You Can't Pay Your Taxes
BY Gwen Moran
What to do when you can't pay the taxes you owe by April.
What to Look for When Hiring an Accountant
BY Mark J. Kohler
How to find a tax pro who will find the maximum savings for your business.
Don't Let the IRS Reclassify Your Business as a Hobby
BY Bonnie Lee
Years of losses can leave some owners with nothing more than a hobby. Here's how to turn your fun venture into an enterprise.




