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Copy Amazon’s $0 Tax Strategy! How to Write Off Taxes (Easy Guide)

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In 2019, Amazon broke its streak of paying $0 Federal taxes and actually owed money to the federal government. But don’t feel too bad for them as the rate came out to an approximate tax rate of 1.2% – far below the 21% corporate tax rate. Myth #2: Small businesses can’t write off taxes like Amazon does.

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Small Business Tax Filings – Everything You Need to Know to Avoid IRS Penalties!

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C-corporations are required to pay corporate tax on the profits of the business. Currently, the corporate tax rate is 21%. Shareholders only pay tax if they receive dividends from the corporation which would be calculated on their individual tax return. Not to be confused with 1120S.