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Does a Nevada Corporation Save Taxes?

One of the popular entrepreneurial myths, at least in some circles, concerns incorporating in Nevada. The story goes something like this: While … [Read more...] about Does a Nevada Corporation Save Taxes?

What is a Professional Corporation?

In most states, including Washington state, professionals can't incorporate as a just a regular corporation. In other words, while a plumber who wants … [Read more...] about What is a Professional Corporation?

How Are Corporations Taxed?: A Short Primer

Obviously I can't summarize all of the tax law applicable to corporations in a few paragraphs. But I can give a bird's-eye view of the … [Read more...] about How Are Corporations Taxed?: A Short Primer

Washington State LLC vs Corporation Rules

June 21, 2013 By Stephen Nelson CPA

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New business owners often want to organize a venture as a corporation or limited liability company. And that choice makes great sense. Both LLCs and … [Read more...] about Washington State LLC vs Corporation Rules

Filed Under: business taxes, Incorporation, New business

Using ChatGPT in a Small Business

February 13, 2025 By Stephen Nelson CPA

Using ChatGPT in your small business can be a game changer.

I’ve been learning about artificial intelligence, or AI, over about the last year or year and a half. Most days, and this is a little embarrassing, … [Read more...] about Using ChatGPT in a Small Business

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How to Get Extra Year Section 199A Deductions

October 24, 2024 By Stephen Nelson CPA

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Operate your small business or real estate venture as a partnership or S corporation? You can probably get an extra year Section 199A deduction by … [Read more...] about How to Get Extra Year Section 199A Deductions

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Section 199A(i) Fiscal Year Change Extends Deduction

October 23, 2024 By Stephen Nelson CPA

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A short, technical post: You can possibly use a fiscal year and even a fiscal year change to get one additional year of Section 199A deduction. Even … [Read more...] about Section 199A(i) Fiscal Year Change Extends Deduction

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BOI reports and Your Small Business

December 28, 2023 By Stephen Nelson CPA

The corporation transparency act requires small businesses to file a BOI report.

You’ll soon need to file a Beneficial Ownership Information report, or BOI report, about your small business corporation or LLC with the U.S. … [Read more...] about BOI reports and Your Small Business

Filed Under: business taxes, management, New business

A CPA Explains Moore v. United States

December 4, 2023 By Stephen Nelson CPA

The Moore v. United States tax law case impacts small businesses and entrepreneurs more than most people understand.

I want to talk about the Moore v. United States tax case. The U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments this week. And to date, the media coverage of … [Read more...] about A CPA Explains Moore v. United States

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The Qualified Family-Owned Small Business Deduction

July 13, 2023 By Stephen Nelson CPA

The qualified family-owned small business deduction can save Washington capital gains taxes. But rules area maze.

If you own or invested in a Washington state small business, you want to know about the qualified family-owned small business deduction. And here’s … [Read more...] about The Qualified Family-Owned Small Business Deduction

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