Small Business Taxes

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Finding The Right Accountant

Tips for Finding the Right Tax Accountant (About.com)
Article that describes when you need a CPA, and what you should consider when looking for a CPA.

Selecting an Accountant (Toolkit)
Factors to consider when selecting an accountant.

How to Find a Good Accountant (Score)

How To Find an Accountant (About)

Filing Taxes

Small Business Tax Advice : 5 Common Mistakes (Startup Nation)
Common Small Business Tax Mistakes.

Tax Deductions

Business Expenses (IRS)
The IRS explanation of deductions including a clarification of "ordinary and necessary" and

Small Business Tax Deductions (Nolo)
An explanation of the basic concept of small business deductions.

Top Tax Deductions For Your Small Business (Nolo)
14 important tax deductions you should claim on your taxes such as auto, education, start up costs, and professional fees. The article
covers what you can not claim, such as education for a new job. It also includes a list of commonly overlooked deductions.

Car Expenses (IRS)
The IRS explains the two methods of deducting car expenses, the standard mileage rate and the actual car expenses.

A Dozen Deductions For Your Small Business (Bankrate)
Article that explains several expenses that you can deduct from income taxes.

Tax Glossary

Glossary of Tax Terms (Entrepreneur)

Required Taxes

Explanation of Required Small Business Taxes (IRS)
The types of taxes you must pay depends on the type of business you operate, but here is an overview of the main types
of taxes, including income tax, self-employment tax, employment tax, and excise tax.

Payroll Tax

Payroll Taxes for Your Small Business (AllBusiness)
A good overview of small business payroll taxes such as Social Security, Medicare, and Unemployment.

Tax Tips

Year-end Small Business Tax Tips (About)
Gives tips on year-end tax strategy to help profitability.

Take Action Now to Cut Your Taxes Next Year (MoreBusiness)
Tips on how to reduce your income taxes.

Small Business Tax Books

422 Tax Deductions For Businesses And Self-employed Individuals by Bernard B. Kamoroff
Small Business Accounting Simplified by Daniel Sitarz
1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2008 by Barbara Weltman
Small Business Taxes Made Easy by Eva Rosenberg