For small business owners, especially those structured as S Corporations, understanding how to balance reasonable salary and shareholder distributions is key to minimizing income tax obligations. Let’s explore how this strategy works and how to apply it effectively. 📌 What …
Income Tax
Utilize Section 179 for Immediate Write-Off
Maximize Your Tax Savings with Section 179: Immediate Write-Off for Business Assets Did you invest in new equipment or business property this year? Thanks to Section 179 of the IRS tax code, your business could write off the entire cost …
Reduce Income Tax through Salary and Distribution
For small business owners looking to keep more of their hard-earned income, electing S Corporation status with the IRS can be a strategic move. One of the key advantages lies in the way income is split between salary and shareholder …
The Dividend Tax Rate for 2020-2021
Earning dividends is a great incentive for investing in certain companies or mutual funds. Dividends are particularly useful for people who need to supplement their retirement income. However, you will need to pay tax on any dividends you receive. Your …
12 Ratios that Shareholders needs to make their decisions
What the financial statement can do for shareholders? This is a common question when it comes down to do some investment to the company you own or you’re part of it. Let’s see first what the financial statements are. Financial …
What kind of Deductions can I claim?
As we approach to tax session this January 2021, there are many questions you could have that is why the IRS wants you to get ready. Here are some deductions you may or may not know but definitely you could …
Advantages and Disadvantages of a Sole Proprietorship
A sole proprietorship is the simplest and most common structure chosen to start a business. It is an unincorporated business owned and run by one individual with no distinction between the business and you, the owner. You are entitled to …
What can you deduct as a Business Expenses?
Business expenses are the cost of carrying on a trade or business. These expenses are usually deductible if the business operates to make a profit. Note: If you do not carry on the activity to make a profit, you must …
How Corporations Are Taxed
Corporations are taxed differently than other business structures: A corporation is the only type of business that must pay its own income taxes on profits. In contrast, partnerships, sole proprietorships, S corporations, and limited liability companies (LLCs) are not taxed …
Everything about Corporations are here!
A corporation is a legal entity created by individuals, stockholders, or shareholders, with the purpose of operating for profit. Corporations are allowed to enter into contracts, sue and be sued, own assets, remit federal and state taxes, and borrow money …