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J.K. Lasser's Small Business Taxes 2012


J.K. Lasser's Small Business Taxes 2012

Your Complete Guide to a Better Bottom Line
J.K. Lasser, Band 128 2. Aufl.

von: Barbara Weltman

12,99 €

Verlag: Wiley
Format: PDF
Veröffentl.: 05.10.2011
ISBN/EAN: 9781118176443
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 592

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<b>The tax facts and strategies that every small business owner needs to know</b> <p>Owning a small business is a big responsibility. While all small business owners seek to improve their bottom line, few realize all the ways that both current and new tax laws can help them do so. With <i>J.K. Lasser?s Small Business Taxes 2012</i>, you?ll quickly discover how. Written in a straightforward and accessible style, this reliable resource offers a complete overview of small business tax planning and provides you with the information needed to make tax-smart decisions throughout the year.</p> <p>Focusing on strategies that help you use deductions and tax credits effectively, shield business income, and maximize other aspects of small business taxes, this practical guide will show you how your actions in business today can affect your bottom line from a tax perspective tomorrow.</p> <ul> <li>Includes detailed coverage of the newest tax laws and IRS rules</li> <li>Reveals strategies that can help you run a tax-smart business all year long</li> <li>Contains comprehensive information on each deductible expense, including dollar limits and record-keeping requirements</li> <li>Offers clear instructions on where to report income and claim deductions on your tax forms</li> <li>Includes a free online supplement at JKLasser.com, which contains up-to-the-minute tax law changes</li> <li>Other titles by Barbara Weltman: <i>J.K. Lasser?s 1001 Deductions & Tax Breaks 2012</i></li> </ul> <p>Making the right tax moves can make your business better. Let <i>J.K. Lasser?s Small Business Taxes 2012</i> show you how, with strategies and advice that will help you understand and plan for both today?s and tomorrow?s tax laws.</p>
Preface v <p>Introduction ix</p> <p><b>Part 1 Organization 1</b></p> <p>1. Business Organization 3</p> <p>2. Tax Year and Accounting Methods 39</p> <p>3. Recordkeeping for Business Income and Deductions 56</p> <p><b>Part 2 Business Income and Losses 69</b></p> <p>4. Income or Loss from Business Operations 71</p> <p>5. Capital Gains and Losses 101</p> <p>6. Gains and Losses from Sales of Business Property 121</p> <p><b>Part 3 Business Deductions and Credits 133</b></p> <p>7. Employee Compensation: Salary, Wages, and Employee Benefits 135</p> <p>8. Travel and Entertainment Expenses 170</p> <p>9. Car and Truck Expenses 201</p> <p>10. Repairs, Maintenance, and Energy Improvements 231</p> <p>11. Bad Debts 244</p> <p>12. Rents 256</p> <p>13. Taxes and Interest 267</p> <p>14. First-Year Expensing, Depreciation, Amortization, and Depletion 282</p> <p>15. Advertising Expenses 320</p> <p>16. Retirement Plans 327</p> <p>17. Casualty and Theft Losses 364</p> <p>18. Home Office Deductions 378</p> <p>19. Medical Coverage 395</p> <p>20. Deductions for Farmers 411</p> <p>21. Domestic Production Activities Deduction 423</p> <p>22. Miscellaneous Business Deductions 430</p> <p>23. Roundup of Tax Credits 473</p> <p>Part 4 Tax Planning For Your Small Business 487</p> <p>24. Income and Deduction Strategies 489</p> <p>25. Tax Strategies for Opening or Closing a Business 506</p> <p>26. Tax Strategies for a Sideline Business 517</p> <p>27. Tax Strategies for Multiple Businesses 522</p> <p>28. Alternative Minimum Tax 528</p> <p>29. Other Taxes 535</p> <p>30. Filing Income Tax Returns and Paying Taxes 556</p> <p>Appendix A. Information Returns 567</p> <p>Appendix B. Checklist of Tax-Related Corporate Resolutions 575</p> <p>Index 579</p>
<b>Barbara Weltman</b> is an attorney and a nationally recognized expert in taxation for small businesses, as well as the author of many top-selling books on taxes and finance, including <i>J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks</i>. She is also the publisher of Idea of the Day, a guest columnist for WSJ.com and contributor to SBA.gov, is quoted regularly in major publications (including the <i>New York Times</i>, the <i>Wall Street Journal</i>, and <i>Money</i> magazine), and hosts <i>Build Your Business</i> radio. Visit her at www.barbaraweltman.com.
<b>The tax facts and strategies that every small business owner needs to know for their 2011 tax return and year-round planning</b> <p>Owning a small business is a big responsibility. While all small business owners seek to improve their bottom line, few realize all the ways that both current and new tax laws can help them do so. With <i>J.K. Lasser's Small Business Taxes 2012</i>, you'll quickly discover how.</p> <p>Written in a straightforward and accessible style, this reliable resource offers a complete overview of small business tax planning and provides you with the information needed to make tax-smart decisions throughout the year. Focusing on strategies that help you use deductions and tax credits effectively, shield business income, and maximize other aspects of small business taxes, this practical guide will show you how your actions in business today can affect your bottom line from a tax perspective tomorrow.</p> <p><b>In this fully updated volume, you'll find:</b></p> <ul> <li> <p>Detailed coverage of the newest tax laws and IRS rules (including the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act)</p> </li> <li> <p>Planning strategies that can help you run a tax-smart business all year long</p> </li> <li> <p>Comprehensive information on each deductible expense, including dollar limits and record-keeping requirements</p> </li> <li> <p>Clear instructions on where to report income and claim deductions and credits on your tax forms</p> </li> <li> <p>Guidance on opening or closing a business, running a sideline activity, or multiple businesses</p> </li> <li> <p>Help with state taxes and a guide to information returns you may need to file</p> </li> <li> <p>Sample forms and checklists to help you prepare for tax time</p> </li> </ul> <p><b>J.K. Lasser—Practical Guides for All Your Financial Needs</b></p> <p><b>Please visit our Web site at www.jklasser.com</b></p>

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