Tax savvy for small business : a complete tax strategy guide

Create a business tax strategy that will save you time, energy and money

Getting your tax matters on track will free up your time to do what really counts: run a profitable business. Tax Savvy for Small Business shows you how to:
deduct operating expenses deduct travel, vehicle and entertainment expenses take advantage of tax credits write off long-term assets compare business structures keep solid business records, and handle an IRS audit.
This completely updated edition of Tax Savvy for Small Business explains the latest tax breaks and IRS rules and forms.

Includes the top business deductions--the best ones to take and how to claim them.

All the information in the book remains up-to-date for the 2017 tax year. The changes brought about by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act all take effect in 2018, except for an increase in bonus depreciation which took effect September 27, 2017. Anyone who purchases the book has access to an update page on the Nolo website specific to this book which explains the 2017 bonus depreciation change and summarizes how the new tax law affects small business owners' taxes for 2018 and later. A new edition of the book, completely updated for the new tax law, will be published August 1, 2018.

Tax basics -- Deductible business expenses -- Writing off long-term business assets -- Bookkeeping and accounting -- Business losses and failures -- Tax concerns of employers -- Sole proprietorships: solos, freelancers, and independent contractors -- C corporations -- S corporations -- Partnerships -- Limited liability companies -- Qualified personal service corporations -- Family businesses -- Home-based businesses -- Fringe benefits -- Retirement plans -- Buying a business -- Selling or closing a sole proprietorship -- When you can't pay your taxes -- Audits -- Appealing IRS audits -- Penalties and interest -- Help beyond the book -- Answers to frequently asked tax questions.