Archive for the ‘United States’ Category

Transitioned business from proprietorship to LLC – How to file taxes?

Thursday, November 13th, 2008

chris c asked: I transitioned my business mid 2007 to an LLC. Should I file taxes as two separate businesses? The first to include income and expenses as the sole proprietorship and the second to include income and expenses after becoming an LLC. Or should I just ...

For business owners: How do you start your own business and register your company’s name?

Thursday, October 16th, 2008

Kia25 asked: I am starting my own home-based business. I hope I can expand it outside of the home in a couple of years, but until then I just need to know how to start it. Like tax wise how do I go about registering and do I have to ...

Are there tax benefits if I get a business lisense for selling things on online auctions?

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008

Jack asked: I'm thinking about turning my online selling into a business, and I'm trying to get a feel for the tax-related pros and cons of making it official. Here are 2 questions: (1) I understand that I can write off business expenses on my tax returns. That includes computer ...

I’ve been filing a business write-off on my personal taxes. How do I close out the business on my tax return?

Thursday, September 18th, 2008

sullivan_vl asked: I am a writer who has filed business write-offs on my personal tax return for 5 years as per the law. I have not made profits in those years. I have been advised by my accountant that tax regulations do not favor my continuing to file business write-off ...

Opening a business and wondering what types of expenses I can write off?

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

Ken asked: I am opening an online business for website design. (set up as a LLC, I'm the sole owner) Should I start keeping receipts of all business related expenses? Or would my business qualify as a hobby if I don't make a certain amount of money in ...

Type of business that does not need to collect Texas state sales tax?

Friday, August 29th, 2008

bobinn asked: Looking to develop a new business that does not require collecting Texas sales tax on products or services. Are there such business out there?

Can I deduct a business mortage payment or only the interest and why?

Saturday, August 23rd, 2008

tru_belle asked: I need to know if I can deduct the mortage payment on a business. Our business mortage is a commercial loan and only the business is on it. Or, is only the interest on the business deductable. If so, would it be in our best interest for the ...

Ending a home based business – what are the tax implications?

Tuesday, August 19th, 2008

Eric M asked: I've been writing off my home based business for the last few years. If I stop using that portion of my home solely for my business, how do I indicate that on my taxes? Additionally, does anyone know of any resources that indicate what the implications are of ...

I work for a 501C business,which is closing and liquidating. Can I start my own separate taxable business?

Thursday, August 14th, 2008

izzy asked: I have worked for the 501C business for 10 yrs total, 3 in this specific business area. They no longer wish to carry this branch of their association. When they close, I will be fired. Can I start up my own for profit business, with ...

If you invest money into your business and the business loses money, how do the taxes work?

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

thebuffettour asked: I want to start a business and I know most lose money in the beginning so I was wondering how the taxes work between filing business tax returns and personal tax returns. I wasn't planning on doing a DBA so there would be two returns but do I ...