For the first time since 1986, the U.S. Congress passed major tax changes affecting both individuals and businesses across the country. The Tax Cuts and Job Act of 2017 (TCJA) has far-reaching impact for many business types and individuals. The corporate income tax rate is permanently lowered from 35 to 21 percent starting in January 1, 2018.Pass through businesses – A new 20 percent deduction of qualifying business income from some pass-through businesses in industries such as sole proprietorships, partnerships and S Corporations will now be available. According to the Brookings Institute, pass-through businesses, those
Determining how to pull money from your business is a critical step in small business ownership. Whether you take a draw or a salary, makes little difference if you are a sole proprietor. A combinatio...
If you own a small business, you’ve no doubt seen those ads promising quick and easy small business loans, usually for large dollar amounts. Should you really take out such a loan? Before you sign t...