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What exactly is direct tax?

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To help companies better understand the nuances, this article will take a deeper dive into the layers of direct tax and the tools and resources to help firms better serve their clients. What is direct tax? Direct tax is a tax paid directly by the taxpayer to the government and cannot be shifted, like federal income tax.

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Taxes on retirement income: Help for accountants advising clients

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As an accountant, advising your clients on retirement income taxes and related strategies can help them to optimize their financial planning in their golden years. Let’s take a look at some commonly asked questions on retirement income taxes and how your firm can best advise clients as they approach their retirement years.

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Beyond the LLC: Alternate Business Structures in 2024

CPA Practice

An S Corp must report corporate income, losses, and deductions through its shareholders/owners, and in turn, the shareholders/owners report company income on their personal income tax returns. Lastly, owners who perform “substantial work” as employees must adhere to payroll tax requirements. corporation.

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LLC vs. S corp: Which is right for your business and taxes? 

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Taxes Taxed as a pass-through entity. Subject to self-employment taxes. Taxed as a pass-through entity. Saves on payroll taxes by paying owners a salary and distributions. Instead, they pass through their tax liability to the business owners. The manager can be a member or a non-member.

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LLC vs. S corp: Which is right for your business and taxes? 

xendoo

Taxes Taxed as a pass-through entity. Subject to self-employment taxes. Taxed as a pass-through entity. Saves on payroll taxes by paying owners a salary and distributions. Instead, they pass through their tax liability to the business owners. The manager can be a member or a non-member.

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How to Convert LLC to S Corp or C Corp

inDinero Tax Tips

Your profits have increased steadily over the years, and so has your self-employment tax bill. An LLC’s profits and losses pass straight through to the owners and are taxed as part of their income. In contrast, the profits you earn in an S corp are taxed separately. What is an S Corp?

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How to Convert LLC to S Corp or C Corp

inDinero Tax Tips

Your profits have increased steadily over the years, and so has your self-employment tax bill. An LLC’s profits and losses pass straight through to the owners and are taxed as part of their income. In contrast, the profits you earn in an S corp are taxed separately. What is an S Corp?