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The Downside of Avoiding Foreign Qualifications

If you have an LLC or Corporation and you do business out of state, you probably will have to qualify as a "foreign" company before any money changes hands. We don't mean "foreign" as in a company located in another country. In this case... Click to read the article.

Beware of Scam Targeting business Owners

If there's a way for scam artists to get money, they'll no doubt dream it up. One scam targets small business owners who have formed an LLC, or limited liability company, and attempts to get them to pay a bogus fee. Click to read the article.

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When a great name sounds right, you just know it, the question is... will it be approved by the State? Find the answer through this exclusive report produced by experts in the business formation field. Click here to download it


Run your business safely!

If incorporating was your first step to a new and safe way to do business, compliance with the law is the easiest way to keep you safe from any liability associated with they way you manage your company. Let’s talk about this important topic.

9 Ways to Choose the Right Incorporation Company

So you have taken the first step to opening your business and you have decided to make it a Corporation or Limited Liability Company. There are many companies out there that offer incorporation services, so how do you know which one is the right one for you and your business?


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The Entrepreneur's Crash Course and First Year Survival Guide

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7 Advantages to Incorporating

There's no question that hard work and a little luck is what it takes to BE successful. But a little knowledge, especially when it comes to setting up your business, will help you STAY successful.

Starting, Operating or Closing a Business

Whether you are a budding entrepreneur, or an established business owner, you will find everything you need to start and manage your business venture. Read the Article

Business Taxes

The form of business you operate determines what taxes you must pay and how you pay them. Read the Article

IRS Free Resources

Tax Information for Businesses

If you run a small business or are self-employed, the IRS web site offers a wide variety of information to help you. http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/index.html

Checklist for Starting a Business

This checklist provides the basic steps you should follow to start a business.
http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=98810,00.html

Business Structure

When beginning a business, you must decide what structure to use. Legal and tax considerations enter into this decision. http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=98359,00.html

Employer ID Number

An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is also known as a federal tax identification number, and is used to identify a business entity. Generally, businesses need an EIN.
http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=98350,00.html

Employee vs. Independent Contractor

Before you can determine how to treat payments you make for services, you must first know the business relationship that exists between you and the person performing the services
http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=99921,00.html

Industries and Professions Index Page

Specific tax information for Agriculture, Automotive, Child Care, Construction, Cosmetology, Entertainment, Fishing, Gaming, Gas Retailers, Manufacturing, Real Estate, Restaurants, Tax Professionals, and other industries.http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/industries/index.html

Tax Information for International Businesses

This section provides information on international taxes.
http://www.irs.gov/businesses/international/index.html

Tax Information for Tax Professionals

This section provides information for tax practitioners and other tax professionals.
http://www.irs.gov/taxpros/index.html

Parts of the www.irs.gov are available in Spanish at http://www.irs.gov/espanol/index.htm

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