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Tax Deductions for Business Vehicles: Using Standard Mileage vs Actual Expenses

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New business owners may be excited to learn that the IRS also allows them to deduct their annual business mileage as a business expense. However, they may be less prepared for the task of keeping accurate records of their business trips and educating themselves on the precise rules around what counts as business mileage.

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How are S corporations taxed? Tips for filing and reducing taxes as a pass-through entity

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How a corporate tax software can help filing S corporation taxes Setting up your business as an S corporation (S corp) provides several tax advantages that are not available to owners of C corporations (C corp) or Limited Liability Companies (LLCs). Jump to: How are S corporations taxed? How can S corporations reduce their taxes?

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A Guide to Navigating Taxes in the Gig Economy

Ronika Khanna CPA,CA

Upwork or Fiverr Short term accommodations e.g. Airbnb Task based platforms e.g. taskrabbit or pet sitting services E-commere selling e.g. ebay, Amazon and affiliate programs Writing/Blogging which generates revenue either by selling articles to publications or via ads on their website Virtual assistants, online surveys, tutoring etc.

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How to Prepare the T2125 if you are a Small or Self Employed Business Owner

Ronika Khanna CPA,CA

If you are an unincorporated business owner you are required to report the revenues/sales generated from your business activities and are entitled to claim business related expenses against the income. What type of businesses are required to prepare a T2125? If not, CRA will often assess you for this amount.

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Small Business Tax Deductions: Pay Less in Taxes with Business Deductions in 2020

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So I’d say, learn how to use small business tax deductions to lower your liability. Another month… Another week… And another day… So today we’re going to look at how you can start reducing taxes by taking advantage of small business tax deductions. An ordinary expense is one that is common and accepted business.

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Tax Benefits of LLC | LLC Taxes Explained by a CPA – How does a LLC save taxes?

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LLCs are by far the most popular entity type amongst small businesses. How does it protect your business? The answers to these questions may influence the entity structure that you choose for your business, and how much money you end up paying the IRS. First of all, your business is taxed on all income. LLC Tax Loopholes.

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How To Start a Bookkeeping Business in 2022 [Step by Step]

Ryan Lazanis

Do you want to know how to start a bookkeeping business or accounting firm in 2022? In fact, these are the very steps that I followed to help take my heavily bookkeeping-focused accounting business from scratch to sale in only 5 years. In this guide, you’ll learn: How to set up a strategic business plan. Table of Contents.