How to Cut Duty Cost and Increase Profit as an Importer

Import duties continue to be significant elements in the cost of international trade. Yet many companies and businesses still pay more duties than the law requires ? which impacts adversely on landed cost and ultimately on business profitability. A planned approach to managing customs duty costs would look to eliminate,... Read More

Fiscal Deity: Tax Consultant

Strategic planning throughout the year results in a minimal tax balance. The objective of planning your tax payables is not to prevent paying taxes, it is to pay no more than your fair share of taxes, and keep your money where it earns you the most.If you aren't aware of... Read More

Small Business Tax Credit - Americans with Disabilities Act

Many small businesses complain when confronted with the expense of complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Most do not realize that there are a number of tax incentives available to offset the costs. Importantly, one tax incentive comes in the form of a tax credit, which is far more... Read More

IRS Offer-in-Compromise, Hype or Hope?

"Settle for Pennies on the Dollar! IRS debts settled for $20 Wipe out the Penalties with an Offer"-such is the language of Offer-in-Compromise promoters. What they fail to tell you is that one has to qualify for an Offer and few taxpayers will be able to meet the tough standards... Read More

Furnishing Evidence in E-Tax Compliance

Self-assessment relies on taxpayers voluntarily meeting their tax obligations. This concept is recognised in all tax statutes, which sets out taxpayers' primary obligations, and clearly spells out that taxpayers are required to determine the amount of tax payable correctly and to pay it on time.Disclosure in this context serves two... Read More

Home Business Tax Tips

If you have recently started an Internet or home business, your probably a little intimidated by having to submit a tax return and the possibilities of being audited. Simply follow these guidelines and rest assured that filing your next tax return will go smoothly.Get yourself an accounting ledger bookletThe first... Read More

Rearrange Your Affairs For Maximum Tax Savings

One way to maximize your business profits is by reducing your taxes. Frequently, income and other taxes could be lowered significantly if only the taxpayer were willing to plan ahead. By taking some simple steps to rearrange your affairs, you could save a fortune!1. Are You Splitting Your Business Income?You... Read More

Seven Key Tax Deductions for the Self Employed

As a sole proprietor, it's wise to familiarize yourself with the some key deductions that may reduce your tax bill for 2004.Small-business consultants generally recommend that you hire an accountant to prepare your tax returns, payroll and financial statements. But you should also meet with your accountant well before the... Read More

Tax Help Secret: Avoiding the Entreprenuers Curse

Your days as an entrepreneur and businessperson are consumed with one primary activity; making money. Whether you think in terms of growing your business, getting the word out there, or some fancy new marketing technique, your days and weeks and months in business are focused on that one group of... Read More

Tax Trap #1 -- Waiting to Incorporate: What A Difference A Date Can Make

NOTE: This is the first in a series of 5 articles: "Small Business Tax Traps and How To Avoid Them"If you're a sole proprietor, perhaps you've considered incorporating your small business or self-employment activity.And so maybe you've been wondering, "When is the best time to incorporate?"From a legal standpoint, any... Read More

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Tax Help Secret: Avoiding the Entreprenuers Curse

Your days as an entrepreneur and businessperson are consumed with... Read More

IRS Reports Tax Gap of $300 Billion

The Internal Revenue Service is reporting that the difference between... Read More

Navigating The Internet Sales Tax Laws

QUESTION: I have been contacted by my local city... Read More

Some Folks Pay A Lot Less Tax Than Others On Very Same Income?Did You Pay Too Much Tax In 2004?

Someone once remarked, "Next to being shot at and missed,... Read More

Send Your Kids To Summer Camp and Write It Off

If you paid someone to care for a child so... Read More

Deducting Points On Home Refinances

Deduction of Refinance PointsAny points that you pay in the... Read More

Tax Trap #4 -- The Quagmire of Depreciation

If you are a Small Business Owner or Self-Employed Person,... Read More

Need a Copy of Your Tax Return Information?

Taxpayers have two easy and convenient options for getting copies... Read More

Business Tax Deductions

As we enter mid-March, taxpayers begin to become very interested... Read More

What is a Federal Tax Lien?

A Federal Tax Lien (FTL) is a legal instrument that... Read More

Marriage or Divorce ? Check Your Social Security Number

Newlyweds and the recently divorced should make sure that names... Read More

Identity Theft ? Impacting Your Taxes?

If your identity is stolen, your finances can quickly become... Read More

Tax Trap #2 -- Double Taxation: Isnt Once Enough?

Have you been thinking about incorporating your small business or... Read More

Tips and Simple Guidelines on How to Calculate Payroll Taxes

Managing a business small, medium or big requires you to... Read More

Keeping Your Own Money ? NOT Handing It Over To The Taxman

Most people trying to make a crust online (or offline... Read More

Complaince of Tax Return in Electronic Commerce Taxation

Emerging Legal issues of Tax compliance of e-business Self-assessment system... Read More

Seven Key Tax Deductions for the Self Employed

As a sole proprietor, it's wise to familiarize yourself with... Read More

Tax Reform, My Way

We need real tax reform and we need it now.... Read More

Taxing Overseas Firms for SOX Compliance

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act, also called the Public Company Accounting Reform... Read More

Back To School ? Educators Deduct School Expenses

As teachers and students head back to school following a... Read More

Rearrange Your Affairs For Maximum Tax Savings

One way to maximize your business profits is by reducing... Read More

About Income Taxes; Tidbits

1812The first attempt to impose an income tax on America... Read More

IRS Lock-In Letters ? What?s An Employer To Do?

Employers often ask employees to designate the amount of tax... Read More

How to Cut Duty Cost and Increase Profit as an Importer

Import duties continue to be significant elements in the cost... Read More

Section 179 ? Tax Relief From Depreciation Rules

"Depreciation." For business owners, this word is the one most... Read More

Hurricane Katrina ? How To Use Your Business Loss To Get A Refund on 2004 Taxes

With the massive losses caused by Katrina, the economy of... Read More

Business Tax Loophole: Leasing Assets To Your Corporation

While there are many equally valid reasons to incorporate, saving... Read More

Donating Cars To Charity - New Tax Rules

On June 3, 2005, the IRS released guidance on charitable... Read More

Correspondence From The IRS ? Yikes!

It's a moment every person dreads. You pick up the... Read More

Six Urban Myths About Taxation

Six Urban Myths ? Taxation"I am proud to be paying... Read More

Tax Tips to Save Money on Taxes - Get the Corporate Kick and Save Loads of Money

Why a Corporation Helps Save You TaxesThe Tax Rates (Notice... Read More

Corporations Failing To Claim AMT Exemption Overpay Taxes By $11,000

Does your incorporated business pay alternative minimum tax ["AMT]? If... Read More

Electronic Commerce Taxation and Pakistan

Assume a buyer in Pakistan downloads software from the Internet... Read More