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Sole Proprietor, LLC or Corporation- Which is the best for your business?

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 Sole Proprietor, LLC or Corporation Which is the best for your business? As a business owner, you should be aware of what each type of business entity offers in terms of taxes, liability protection, and control over the business. The easiest and most common business type is the Sole Proprietorship. As a sole proprietor, you automatically get the new (and misunderstood) responsibility of "self employment" taxes. Sole Proprietorship You have NO LIABLITY protection for your personal assets in case of a lawsuit You have COMPLETE CONTROL over how to run and manage your business There are not usually any start up fees required Most new businesses start out this way until they get a better education about the other options. LLC business type The LLC is also very popular choice among new business owners, but it is not always chosen for the right reason.  Some people claim that there are more tax advantages than a sole proprietorship. However, the truth is, an LLC does not differ...

Prepare for 2022 Tax Season NOW in 6 Steps

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  2022 tax season is about to begin, here are a few things that I experienced with my clients that you will want to do in preparation of the next tax season: 1. Get your receipts organized NOW and sent to your tax preparer EARLY.  If you are the DYI type and don't use a bookkeeping service, it is better for both YOU and YOUR TAX PREPARER to get your receipts separated and totaled by expense and sent to her several weeks before the due date. This will give her time to review the receipts for deductibility and accuracy before reporting it on the tax return. 2. Create a file folder to keep your tax forms like W2, 1099, Profit/Loss statements, brokerage statements, closing documents for house purchases, estimated tax payment confirmations until tax time. 3. If you purchased a home in 2022 or earlier, locate the original closing statement for the home purchase and KEEP IT FOREVER! Or, at least until you sell it. Your tax p...