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Tax Benefits of Hiring Family Members

Tax Benefits of Hiring Family Members

Take Advantage of These Tips During Tax Time If you own a small business, hiring a family member is the same as hiring any other person — with a couple of important exceptions. When you employ your children or even your parents, you might be eligible for significant...
Tips for Lowering Commercial Property Taxes

Tips for Lowering Commercial Property Taxes

Keep More Money For Your Business A net effect of the pandemic has been large increases in property value, including commercial spaces. While an increase in commercial property value can be a big win for your business, it also carries the burden of higher commercial...
Tax Implications of Incorporating Your Business

Tax Implications of Incorporating Your Business

A Closer Look at the Tax Rules and Requirements You’ll Need to Know About Once Your Business Becomes a Corporation Incorporation is a serious step, and it comes with major implications for every aspect of your business — including the taxes you pay. Here’s a closer...
Understanding the Section 179 Deduction

Understanding the Section 179 Deduction

This Tax Deduction is an Important Tool for Small Businesses The Section 179 tax deduction is an important tool for small businesses. Instead of buying eligible business equipment and spreading out tax deductions for it over a period of years based on depreciation,...