Archive for August, 2008

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 ...

How can a business owner sponsor a work visa for a mexican?

Monday, August 11th, 2008

Lauren B asked: I am a business owner in the united states. A dear friend of mine, whom I feel would be a great asset (in the arts) to my business is a Mexican citizen. I know that businesses can often "sponsor" temporary or permanent immigration. After ...

How is freight business and should i start it?

Sunday, August 10th, 2008

asked: How is freight brokerage business? Is it a good business to start? I have no experience but willing to get training. Is it a good business?

What business should i start (or buy into) that has the greatest potential for profitability?

Friday, August 8th, 2008

Matt S asked: I am inbetween careers and I have 150,000 to invest in starting a business and/or to invest in beginning my new career. What business should i consider starting?

Does my small business need to file a tax return?

Friday, August 8th, 2008

greg b asked: I am a small business owner and have been developing my company for the past year. Because I left my previous job to start this business I do not have a current income and because my company only recently officially "opened for business" we do not have ...