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Bitcoin Companies Subpoenaed Over Regulatory Concerns

New York state financial regulators have issued subpoenas asking Bitcoin-related companies for information into whether safeguards are in place to prevent the virtual currency from being used in illegal activities such as money laundering.

By Ray Hennessey

Building a Business

5 Reasons the IRS’s New Focus on Small Businesses Is Ridiculously Egregious

By Ray Hennessey

Building a Business

Why Exxon’s Lower Profit is Bad for Taxpayers

By Ray Hennessey

Building a Business

Buying Up Powerball Tickets? Remember the Lottery is a Tax

By Ray Hennessey

Business Operations & Logistics

Obamacare Delay Estimated to Cost U.S. $12 Billion

The Congressional Budget Office estimates the increased cost of giving large employers an additional year before they are hit with fines.

By Catherine Clifford

Business Accounting

What Obama’s Grand Tax ‘Bargain’ Would Mean for Your Business

President Obama today unveiled a plan to close overseas tax loopholes, lower corporate topline tax rates and invest in infrastructure growth in the U.S. to generate jobs domestically.

By Catherine Clifford

Building a Business

Why Overseas Job Creation Is Good for U.S. Workers

Rather than robbing jobs, increased growth overseas actually helps companies domestically, which is good for both employees and investors.

By Ray Hennessey

Building a Business

OPINION: For Employers, Obamacare Penalties Abound

When it comes to the increased trend of adding part-time jobs under Obamacare, what looks like a 'win-win' is actually a 'lose-lose' for businesses.

By Ray Hennessey

Business Accounting

How Big Businesses Slash Taxes With R&D Credit — and How Yours Can, Too

A look at how small businesses can take advantage of the research and development tax credit to cut their taxes and improve their bottom lines.

By Dean Zerbe

Building a Business

Signs That You Are About to Get Audited (Infographic)

Here's a look at your odds of being audited. And how you can tell if you might be next.

By Kathleen Davis

Business News

Tax Time Bruises Still Hurt? 3 Accounting Habits to Implement Now

With this year's tax season happily in your rearview, now's the time to make your next tax time easier. Here are some tips.

By Amrik Randhawa

Building a Business

Can I Deduct That? Your Tax Deduction Checklist

Figuring out what you can and can't deduct as a business expense is challenging. These tips help you lower your tax bill without running afoul of the federal tax code.

By Randy Myers

Building a Business

How Incorporating in Delaware or Nevada Can Hurt You

Before you think of incorporating your startup in a "tax haven" state, here is what young entrepreneurs need to know.

By Mark J. Kohler

Building a Business

The Internet Sales-Tax Bill Takes a Step Forward

A bill which would end tax-free online shopping moves on to the House of Representatives, where it is likely to be met with resistance from anti-tax Republicans.

By Catherine Clifford

Business Operations & Logistics

Why Internet Sales Tax is Bad Public Policy (Opinion)

The Marketplace Fairness Act, expected to pass in the Senate on May 6, requires online retailers to charge shoppers their state's sales tax. Is the law a poor political move?

By Scott Shane

Business Accounting

The Internet Sales-Tax Showdown and Your Bottom Line

The Senate is expected to vote on the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 this week. If passed, online retailers would have to collect sales tax in all states, even if they don't have a physical footprint in the state.

By Catherine Clifford

Building a Business

As Tax Reform Stalls, Small-Business Owners Spend Up To 150 Hours on Their Taxes

A new taxation survey finds that the administrative burdens of paying taxes are more significant than the financial burdens. Here are a few tips on how to keep the time devoted to your taxes to a minimum.

By Catherine Clifford

Building a Business

How to Buy More Time on Your Taxes With an Extension

Don't feel pressured to file by April 15. If you're scrambling to get your taxes done this weekend, you might be better off filing for an extension. Here's how to do it the right way.

By Mark J. Kohler

Building a Business

Simple Strategies for Last-Minute Tax Filers

You have one week left to get your taxes done, but that doesn't mean you have to scramble. Here are some simple strategies to make the process go smoothly.

By Eric Matthews

Business Accounting

5 Questions to Ask Before Filing Your Taxes

Don't file your taxes just yet. You could save yourself more money by answering these five simple questions.

By Mark J. Kohler

Building a Business

6 Fundamental Tax Tips for Entrepreneurs

Follow these simple rules to maximize your money--while staying on the IRS's good side.

By J.D. Roth

Business Accounting

Tax Dilemmas Add to Burden of Healthcare Reform for Entrepreneurs

With tax deadlines fast approaching, here's an important look forward at the tax implications of Obamacare on your business.

By Arlene Weintraub

Building a Business

Are You Leaving Money on the Table? 5 Often Overlooked Tax Deductions

At tax time, novice entrepreneurs will quickly find out just how complex the U.S. tax system is. But don't let that stop you from taking advantage of a few key tax deductions.

By Amrik Randhawa

Building a Business

Tax-Time Crunch: 3 Deduction-Tips To Help Boost Your Bottom Line

April 15th is right around the corner. Here's how to minimize what you owe to Uncle Sam.

By Catherine Clifford

Building a Business

7 Tips for Keeping Receipts Organized for Tax Time

Your accountant will love you if you follow these record-keeping basics. And auditors will have less cause for concern.

By Mark J. Kohler

Building a Business

How to Keep Your Zen During Tax Season

Here are five recommendations for keeping things copacetic this tax season.

By Catherine Clifford

Building a Business

How the IRS Classifies Independent Contractors

The Internal Revenue Service scrutinizes the use of contractors carefully, so don't let worker-classification rules trip you up or you could wind up extra taxes, penalties and interest. Here's how to avoid tax problems with 1099 workers.

By Entrepreneur Staff