If you’re newly self-employed, figuring out what you can deduct from your taxes can be confusing. The good news is that you can deduct the same kinds of expenses as the big companies, which are described in IRS Code Section 162 as “ordinary” and “necessary” expenses. “Ordinary” expenses include the types of expenses that similar businesses have. […]

No one likes to pay more in taxes than they have to. The desire to minimize taxes makes S-corporations a great choice for many small businesses. Like all pass-through entities, net income of an S-corp is passed through to the owners to be taxed on their personal tax returns. But unlike sole proprietorships and the […]

In today’s always-on world, it’s often hard to tell where your work ends and your personal life begins. With that blurring of lines, it can be difficult to determine when you’re driving your car for business and when it’s personal use. Using your car for business — whether it’s your own business or as an […]