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What Types of Advertising/Marketing Expenses Can Small Businesses Deduct?

Ronika Khanna CPA,CA

In this case you do not have to pay GST/HST or QST on these services as long as you are registered for sales tax and provide your registration numbers to the foreign seller (they will send an email asking you for this information).

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Small Business Tax Deductions Checklist: All You Need to Know About Tax Deductions

Snyder

Tax liability is an inevitable part of running a business. Every year business owners have to bear the burden of the tax season, paying taxes for income, payroll, property, sales, and so on. In total, nearly 30% of a business’ income is needed to cover all tax payments. What exactly are tax deductions? Contents: 1.

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France Anxious To Tax Apple, Google, Other Tech Giants

PYMNTS

17) that he wants France to start taxing big tech giants beginning Jan. The idea comes after years of negotiations at the European level, where France and other larger European countries have tried and so far failed to convince smaller countries that tech companies have been taking advantage of the region’s tax structure.

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Google Hit With Italian Competition Probe As Search Giant’s Antitrust Challenges Grow

PYMNTS

The Italian Competition Authority (ICA) said in a press statement that it had, on Tuesday, “conducted inspections at Google’s premises, with the collaboration of the Tax Police.”. The probe in Italy comes as Google also faces anti-trust investigations around the world on part of regulators in the U.S.,

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Seven ways for general practice accountants to improve their marketing efforts

Mark Lee

Not everyone wants to follow the widely promoted advice that you will benefit more from advertising, marketing, networking and referrals if you focus your attention on trying to reach a specific group of people. You can sort out the tax and accounting needs of most people, most of the time. That’s fine.

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From Filing to Deductions: Understanding Tax for Web Design Companies

Steve Feinberg

However, one of the biggest drawbacks to owning a business happens when your tax bill comes due. Understanding taxes is one of the most important aspects of running a business, but it can also be one of the most complicated and intimidating if you’re unfamiliar with the process.

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How to get more of the referrals you really want

Mark Lee

I’ve seen accountants with email signatures that include a request for referrals to “Anyone who needs help with their taxes” ANYONE? Check your website works for you and not against you. How many good referrals might you have lost because the person struggled with your website?