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Timely
Tips on Tax Extensions
[April 12, 2001] The
IRS is reasonable about when you file your tax return—as long as you
pay on time and file your request on time. If you've still got your
fingers on the calculator, check out how you can get a respite of four
or six months.
ISP
Status Symbols: Corporations
[April 4, 2001] If liability protection
is what you seek, then your ISP business should consider incorporatingbe
it S Corp, C Corp, or just plain-old Corp. Corporations can protect
owners' property from lawsuits and debt.
Limited
Liability Companies
[March 28, 2001] Is it time for your ISP
business to consider a LLC or LLP operating structure? Learn why current
tax laws that limit liability could build tangible tax benefits for
your ISP operation.
ISP
Status Symbols: Partnerships
[March 21, 2001] Limited or general, a partnership
could allow your ISP business to reward itself with some interesting
tax benefitsas long as you choose your partner wisely.
ISP
Status Symbols: Sole Proprietorships
[March 14, 2001] It's tempting to cut through
the paperwork and avoid such legalistic business structures as limited
partnerships. Here are the pros and cons of owning your own business
outright, as a sole proprietorship.
Tangible
Tax Benefits for Intangible Assets
[March 7, 2001] Learn why living in a material
tax world doesn't mean that your ISPs intangible assets can’t be counted.
Under the right circumstances, the appraised value of such resources
could provide your business with tangible tax deductions.
Reasoning
With The IRS
[February 28, 2001] It's your ISP business,
you operate it and you own it. So why should the Internal Revenue Service
care what you pay yourself? Knowing the answer will help you avoid the
dreaded "double tax" on your income.
Taking
Software Deductions
[February 21, 2001] The way the IRS allows
your Internet service to take software deductions has changed. Learn
which method your ISP business could take to increase your bottom this
yearor for years to come.
The
Real Cost of the Home Office Tax Deduction
[February 14, 2001] Why would you live
in a home for two years out of every five, and work in it for the other
three? Why would you not take a tax deduction you're entitled to? Nobody
ever said that US tax laws encourage rational behavior.
Get
Smarter at Uncle Sam's Expense
[January 30, 2001] Current federal tax
laws contain a variety of educational deductions for any business, which
includes your Internet service. Are you taking a tax break today?
Turn
Your ISPs Business Losses into Tax Benefits
[January 24, 2001] Tough-times may require
ISP owners and operators to get tough-minded when it comes to tax-time.
Learn how to make the most out of a bad situation by utilizing existing
tax laws to your advantage.
Reward
Yourself With Fringe Benefits
[January 16, 2001] Ownership has its privileges,
make sure you are taking your fair share of perks and perquisites. But
don't overdo itwhen it comes to fringe benefits, greed is not
good.
Extremely
Affordable Worker Magnets
[January 9, 2001] Recruiting and retaining
talent isn't always about paying premium salaries. Sometimes, intangibles
address specific needs important to members of your staff.
Self-Rental,
a Tax Strategy
[December 28, 2000] Here's how those who own
their own business draw rents from that business without incurring the
tax penalties that apply to dividend payments. The strategy works for
businesses of all sizes.
Finding
Financing Online
[December 21, 2000] Now you can put your ISPs
financial plan together without ever leaving the office. Of course, it
pays to do some research.
Bankruptcy:
The End or a New Beginning?
[December 14, 2000] Just when you think your
ISP operation may be down and on its way out, consider voluntary bankruptcy
a potential business cure. While it won't stop the tax man at your door,
your ISP could get a second lease on life.
The
Tax Man Cometh
[December 7 2000] While the e-tax moratorium
is in place until next year, there's nothing stopping the IRS from setting
its sites on your income taxes this year. Will your ISP-based income withstand
IRS scrutiny?
Exit
Your ISP Your Way
[November 22, 2000] Financial planning takes time
... and the right time to plan for exiting your ISP operation is right
now. Before outside forces influence your goals, build a plan for withdrawing
from the business on your terms.
Tax-Saving
Tax Strategies for ISPs
[November 15, 2000] S Corp., C Corp., accounting
methods ... Learn how to make the most of a taxing element on your Internet
business and transform painful possible losses into gainful planned profits.
Securing
a Small Business Loan
[November 8, 2000] When it comes to securing needed
capital, few ISP owners can afford to leave any stone unturned. Find out
why your ISP may be a bank manager's perfect candidate for a small business
loan.
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