How to Make the Best Choice of Entity to Lessen Your Tax Burden

Thursday, December 1, 2011 by Steve Gross, CPA
When determining what entity type is best for your organization, you need to consider several factors, and working with an outside adviser can help avoid trouble down the road.

A limited liability company (LLC) often makes the most sense, as it provides the most flexibility, but there are other options to consider. Even with an LLC, you need to determine the best way to be taxed.

What types of entity structures can businesses choose from?

The most common options are a C corporation, an...

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Ohio Budget Bill Creates New Small Business Investment Tax Credit

Thursday, July 28, 2011 by Steve Gross, CPA

A new small business investment tax credit is available as a part of the recently passed Ohio Budget Bill. The nonrefundable credit of 10% of a qualifying investment is available for investments in certain small business enterprises operating in Ohio. The credit is up to $1,000,000 per taxpayer or $2,000,000 for married couples filing jointly.

What businesses qualify for investment?

  • At the time of the investment, either total assets do not exceed $50,000,000, or annual sales do not exceed...
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Special Delivery E-Newsletter: July 2010

Friday, July 30, 2010 by Steve Gross, CPA

Seven Steps for Delegating Work
 
Do you own a small business? You may feel that the success-or the failure-of the business rests entirely on your shoulders. So you try to be in all places at all times. However, in most cases, this will result in problems for the operation and decreased productivity by other workers.

Solution: Practice the fine art of delegation. (It is an art, not a science.) If you parcel out certain jobs among other staff members, you can devote more of your time to areas with...

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