Many small businesses start out as sole proprietorships. This structure is simple and inexpensive to establish and maintain — and it gives the owner direct access to profits without having to take formal distributions. But it also makes your taxes more complicated than when you were a W-2 employee.
How much is enough cash on hand for your business? The answer depends on more than a simple rule of thumb. This article breaks down a practical framework for making the decision on how to put your cash to work for you.
The Minnesota Secure Choice Retirement program was created to help employees build financial security for the future. Enrollment deadlines go into effect by the number of employees and the first deadline is June 30, 2026 for employers with 100+ employees.
What’s the right entity type for your new business? Two popular options for closely held businesses with multiple owners are LLCs taxed as partnerships and S corporations. Read more for a comparison of these two business entitty types.
Certain small businesses may qualify for various federal tax breaks. But different tax provisions use different size tests. Read on to learn more about big tax breaks for small businesses that meet one such test.
S-corporations are one of the most frequently discussed tax structures for small business owners. While they can offer real savings on self-employment taxes, the benefits aren't automatic - they depend on your income level, involvement in the business, and whether you're ready to manage the added compliance responsibilities.
Small business owners, beware: Tax identity theft is a costly, ongoing threat. Criminals may file fraudulent returns using a business’s EIN, impersonate executives to steal employee W-2 data, or use forged IRS documents to pose as a business for financial or tax-related activity.
The research credit isn’t just for labs or tech companies. Many businesses are missing out because they mistakenly assume they don’t qualify, or aren’t sure where to start. Learn how the credit works and what to consider.
Most businesses use December 31 as the end of their fiscal year. But some companies in construction, accounting, and snowplowing operations, for example, may have valid reasons for adopting fiscal year ends. Aligning your tax year with your operating cycle can streamline reporting and support better planning.
The IRS has issued guidance for the qualified overtime compensation deduction, effective for tax years 2025 through 2028. Eligible workers must meet specific eligibility requirements, including valid Social Security numbers and certain filing status conditions.
Tax credits reduce tax liability dollar-for-dollar and can be more valuable than deductions, which reduce only the amount of income subject to tax. One tax credit that may be valuable is the small business health care coverage credit for small businesses who provide health insurance coverage to employees.
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