Small Business Taxes For Dummies (eBook)

Eric Tyson is a nationally recognized personal finance counselor, writer, and lecturer. He is author of the best-selling Investing For Dummies and Personal Finance For Dummies, as well as co-author of Home Buying For Dummies, House Selling For Dummies, Real Estate Investing For Dummies, and Taxes For Dummies.

Introduction 1

Part 1: Understanding Small Business Taxes 5

Chapter 1: Small Business Taxes 101 7

Chapter 2: Making Important Business Decisions 25

Chapter 3: Retirement Accounts and Investments for Small Businesses 47

Chapter 4: Real Estate and Your Small Business 77

Chapter 5: Estate Planning 91

Part 2: Ongoing Tax Jobs 105

Chapter 6: Keeping Track of Your Small Business Revenues and Costs 107

Chapter 7: Form 1040 Filing Options 117

Chapter 8: Schedule C: Profit or Loss From Business 141

Chapter 9: The Business Use of Your Home 163

Chapter 10: Estimated Taxes, Self-Employment Taxes, and Other Common Forms 175

Part 3: Getting Help 189

Chapter 11: Dealing with Notices and Audits 191

Chapter 12: Keeping Up with and Researching Tax Strategies and Rules 221

Chapter 13: Paying for Tax Help 229

Part 4: The Part of Tens 239

Chapter 14: Ten+ Useful Apps and Software Packages for Small Business Tax Issues 241

Chapter 15: Ten Often Overlooked Tax Reduction Opportunities 245

Chapter 16: Ten Resources to Turn to After Reading This Book 253

Index 259