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Section 1202 Qualified Small Business Stock Exclusion

November 27, 2019 By Christian Block CPA

Are you a small business owner who wants to sell your firm? Do you operate as a "C" corporation? You definitely want to know how Section 1202 … [Read more...] about Section 1202 Qualified Small Business Stock Exclusion

Filed Under: business taxes, Corporate taxation, Incorporation, New business

Subchapter S Election Timing Tips & Tricks

October 23, 2017 By Stephen Nelson CPA

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You want to understand how Subchapter S election timing works. Understand the timing, for example, and you avoid common mistakes. Further, understand … [Read more...] about Subchapter S Election Timing Tips & Tricks

Filed Under: Corporate taxation, Incorporation, S corporation

Buying a Small Business: Tips and Tactics

April 24, 2017 By Stephen Nelson CPA

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I don't want to be negative about you buying a small business. Buying a small business can be a great option. But you need to be careful. Getting … [Read more...] about Buying a Small Business: Tips and Tactics

Filed Under: Incorporation, management, New business

Small Business Net Investment Income Tax Primer

October 31, 2016 By Stephen Nelson CPA

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If you’re an entrepreneur or small business owner, you want to know about how the Obamacare net investment income tax works. Accordingly, in this blog … [Read more...] about Small Business Net Investment Income Tax Primer

Filed Under: business taxes, Incorporation, personal finance

Little Known Benefits of an S Corporation

July 25, 2016 By Stephen Nelson CPA

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Many small business owners and basically every accountant knows the attraction of an S corporation. In a nutshell, an S corporation allows a … [Read more...] about Little Known Benefits of an S Corporation

Filed Under: business taxes, Corporate taxation, Incorporation

Should You Use an S Corporation for a Sideline or Part-time Business?

March 2, 2015 By Stephen Nelson CPA

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Pretty regularly, people come to us for help with an S corporation they've already set up. And that’s fine. We love helping small businesses. And … [Read more...] about Should You Use an S Corporation for a Sideline or Part-time Business?

Filed Under: business taxes, Incorporation, management

Are One-person S Corporations Illegal?

January 2, 2015 By Stephen Nelson CPA

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  A client came into the office the other day and mentioned she had heard one can’t use an S corporation for a one person business or for … [Read more...] about Are One-person S Corporations Illegal?

Filed Under: business taxes, Incorporation, management, personal finance

Download a free incorporation or LLC formation kit

March 21, 2014 By Stephen Nelson CPA

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10/6/2014 Editors note: On October 1, we discontinued our free giveaway of do-it-yourself incorporation kits... Sorry. See here if you're curious … [Read more...] about Download a free incorporation or LLC formation kit

Filed Under: Incorporation, New business

Steps for Electing Sub S Status for Washington LLC or Corp

July 11, 2013 By Stephen Nelson CPA

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In earlier posts, I've described how to set up your own Washington corporation or limited liability company. And I've talked about the rules for and … [Read more...] about Steps for Electing Sub S Status for Washington LLC or Corp

Filed Under: business taxes, Incorporation, New business

How to Make S Elections for Washington Businesses

July 9, 2013 By Stephen Nelson CPA

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Both Washington state corporations and limited liability companies can elect to use the tax accounting rules described in Subchapter S of the Internal … [Read more...] about How to Make S Elections for Washington Businesses

Filed Under: business taxes, Incorporation

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