J.K. Lasser's Small Business Taxes 2012: Your Complete Guide to a Better Bottom Line [Paperback]

Barbara Weltman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 8, 2011 | Series: J.K. Lasser (Book 128)

The tax facts and strategies that every small business owner needs to know

Owning a small business is a big responsibility. While all small business owners seek to improve their bottom line, few realize all the ways that both current and new tax laws can help them do so. With J.K. Lasser?s Small Business Taxes 2012, you?ll quickly discover how. Written in a straightforward and accessible style, this reliable resource offers a complete overview of small business tax planning and provides you with the information needed to make tax-smart decisions throughout the year.

Focusing on strategies that help you use deductions and tax credits effectively, shield business income, and maximize other aspects of small business taxes, this practical guide will show you how your actions in business today can affect your bottom line from a tax perspective tomorrow.

• Includes detailed coverage of the newest tax laws and IRS rules
• Reveals strategies that can help you run a tax-smart business all year long
• Contains comprehensive information on each deductible expense, including dollar limits and record-keeping requirements
• Offers clear instructions on where to report income and claim deductions on your tax forms
• Includes a free online supplement at JKLasser.com, which contains up-to-the-minute tax law changes
• Other titles by Barbara Weltman: J.K. Lasser?s 1001 Deductions & Tax Breaks 2012

Making the right tax moves can make your business better. Let J.K. Lasser?s Small Business Taxes 2012 show you how, with strategies and advice that will help you understand and plan for both today?s and tomorrow?s tax laws.

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The tax facts and strategies that every small business owner needs to know for their 2011 tax return and year-round planning

Owning a small business is a big responsibility. While all small business owners seek to improve their bottom line, few realize all the ways that both current and new tax laws can help them do so. With J.K. Lasser's Small Business Taxes 2012, you'll quickly discover how.

Written in a straightforward and accessible style, this reliable resource offers a complete overview of small business tax planning and provides you with the information needed to make tax-smart decisions throughout the year. Focusing on strategies that help you use deductions and tax credits effectively, shield business income, and maximize other aspects of small business taxes, this practical guide will show you how your actions in business today can affect your bottom line from a tax perspective tomorrow.

In this fully updated volume, you'll find:

• Detailed coverage of the newest tax laws and IRS rules (including the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act)

• Planning strategies that can help you run a tax-smart business all year long

• Comprehensive information on each deductible expense, including dollar limits and record-keeping requirements

• Clear instructions on where to report income and claim deductions and credits on your tax forms

• Guidance on opening or closing a business, running a sideline activity, or multiple businesses

• Help with state taxes and a guide to information returns you may need to file

• Sample forms and checklists to help you prepare for tax time

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About the Author

Barbara Weltman is an attorney and a nationally recognized expert in taxation for small businesses, as well as the author of many top-selling books on taxes and finance, including J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks. She is also the publisher of Idea of the Day, a guest columnist for WSJ.com and contributor to SBA.gov, is quoted regularly in major publications (including the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and Money magazine), and hosts Build Your Business radio. Visit her at www.barbaraweltman.com.

Product Details

• Paperback: 592 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 2 edition (November 8, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1118072588
• ISBN-13: 978-1118072585
• Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 1.6 x 9.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #513,281 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST READ FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS November 26, 2011

By Issac Assimov

Format:Paperback

This book is a must read for anyone that owns a small business. Keeping more of what you earn is everyone's goal and Barbara gives you sage advice on how to do this. Using this guide is a sure way to increase your bottom line!

2.0 out of 5 stars not great May 8, 2013

By SnowbroAJ

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

I used this to help with my biz taxes and my cpa crushed me. I had a lot of great things worked out from this book only to be told thats not how it works (like the section on home office sqft calulation) lots of wrong info

4.0 out of 5 stars Condenses what you need to know for taxes for a small business March 28, 2013

By Kodiak reader

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

Gives you what you need in an easily searchable format. Good for someone starting up a small business, or wants to become more involved in the tax planning for an existing business.