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Make 13% more on the sale of your business, guaranteed!

By Bridge

Yes, it's a pitch line to grab your attention. Yes, there are some caveats. But, if you have ever considered selling you business, you can potentially net 13% more now versus next year.

It's not what you make, it's what you keep

In my experience, when most owners decide to pursue the sale of their company, they tend to focus on price. The first question a client typically asks is "What's my business worth?" A better question would be ...

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Do it yourself taxes

Do it yourself taxes

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Posted by: SBOCTeam, Jan 30, 2008

For many entrepreneurs, the same go it alone spirit that prompted them to start their own company also informs their attitude toward filing their small business' taxes. Who better than me to do it? If you're one of those types willing to take on 1040s, 1065s or 1120s all by yourself, here's some things to consider to make things go a little bit smoother along the way.

Get the timing down
First, you're going to want to invest an ample amount of time into researching and ...

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Commonly Missed Deductions

Commonly Missed Deductions

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Posted by: SBOCTeam, Jan 30, 2008

Don't Leave Money on the Table! Tax time is here, so make sure your small business is getting every dollar you deserve

By Reed Richardson

Every year, millions of small businesses give away billions of dollars to the U.S. government by failing to claim everything they should on their tax return. To ensure you don't make the same mistake, here are some of the most commonly overlooked tax deductions and credits.

Retirement Plans If your small bu...

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What To Do With Your Refund?

What To Do With Your Refund?

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Posted by: SBOCTeam, Jan 30, 2008

Spend it wisely, and take a closer look at your quarterly payments

By Robert Tie, CFP

Congratulations - you've just received a sizeable check from the IRS! Sure, you knew it was coming and how much it would be. But still your pulse quickens, and you're mildly euphoric. Somehow this feels almost as good as getting cash from a client.
But is a large refund reason to celebrate? "Certainly not," says Eric Rigby, CPA, of RFG, Inc., a New Orleans tax and account...

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2007 Small Business Tax Changes

2007 Small Business Tax Changes

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Posted by: SBOCTeam, Jan 30, 2008

By Chris Freeburn

For small business owners, there are few headaches like trying to keep up with the ever changing landscape of tax rules. Last year, Congress and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) made a variety of changes and adjustments to the tax code that will affect almost all businesses. While most changes are minor adjustments, mostly increases in the maximum amount of income or expenses applicable to taxes or deductions, small business owners should take the time to ...

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Quick Year-End Tax Tips

Quick Year-End Tax Tips

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Posted by: SBOCTeam, Dec 11, 2007

With just a few weeks left before December 31^st^, these year-end tax tips can help any small business save a few bucks

1. Make a Donation
It is the holiday season, do a charity and yourself some good and make a donation. Not only is making a donation a great thing to do for your community, but you can take a deduction that could lower your taxes. Be sure when you make your charitable donation that you get a receipt from the organization. And also talk to an accountant ...

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The Do's and Dont's When Facing An Audit

For most small business owners, finding a letter in the mail from the IRS can suddenly unleash a flood of emotions, from fear to anger to guilt to helplessness, and that's even before you even open the envelope. And among all the possible scenarios that can flash through your mind, discovering that you are about to be - gulp - audited, is for most small business owners, far and away the worst. Instead of panicking when the IRS comes calling, arm yourself with the information you need to get thro...

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Don’t procrastinate—use your tax extension to benefit your business

If your small business joined the nearly 10 million taxpayers that received an extension on filing federal taxes this year, there are some important things to consider over the next few months.
By Reed Richardson

Perhaps the most basic of these is to understand that getting an extension on filing your taxes is not an extension on paying your taxes. While most small business owners are savvy enough to recognize this distinction, every year a small minority forget to send...

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