JK Lasser's Small Business Taxes: Your Complete Guide to a Better Bottom Line, 2005 Edition (Paperback)

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Prepare to save when you plan with J.K. Lasser's Small Business Taxes, 2005 Edition

As a small business owner, the day-to-day responsibilities of keeping your company up and running may consume a majority of your time. And unless you're a tax expert, you might not realize all the ways a small business can benefit from both new and current tax laws. But with the 2005 Edition of J.K. Lasser's Small Business Taxes as your guide, you don't have to be a tax expert to save on taxes and reduce tax liability—all you have to do is follow the proven tax guidance and practical strategies within these pages.

J.K. Lasser's Small Business Taxes, 2005 Edition gives you a complete overview of small business tax planning in an accessible and friendly manner. Focusing on strategies that help you use deductions effectively, shield business income, and maximize other aspects of small business taxes, this invaluable book will show you how your actions in business today can affect your bottom line from a tax perspective tomorrow.

In this volume you'll find:

• Planning strategies that can help you run a tax-smart business all year long
• Detailed coverage of new tax laws and IRS rules, including Health Savings Accounts
• Clear instructions on where to report income and claim deductions on your tax forms
• Comprehensive information on each deductible expense, including dollar limits and record-keeping requirements
• 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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Prepare to save when you plan with J.K. Lasser's Small Business Taxes, 2005 Edition

As a small business owner, the day-to-day responsibilities of keeping your company up and running may consume a majority of your time. And unless you're a tax expert, you might not realize all the ways a small business can benefit from both new and current tax laws. But with the 2005 Edition of J.K. Lasser's Small Business Taxes as your guide, you don't have to be a tax expert to save on taxes and reduce tax liability—all you have to do is follow the proven tax guidance and practical strategies within these pages.

J.K. Lasser's Small Business Taxes, 2005 Edition gives you a complete overview of small business tax planning in an accessible and friendly manner. Focusing on strategies that help you use deductions effectively, shield business income, and maximize other aspects of small business taxes, this invaluable book will show you how your actions in business today can affect your bottom line from a tax perspective tomorrow.

In this volume you'll find:

• Planning strategies that can help you run a tax-smart business all year long
• Detailed coverage of new tax laws and IRS rules, including Health Savings Accounts
• Clear instructions on where to report income and claim deductions on your tax forms
• Comprehensive information on each deductible expense, including dollar limits and record-keeping requirements
• 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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Product Details

• Paperback: 544 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 2005 edition (November 23, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471683825
• ISBN-13: 978-0471683827
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 5.4 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,036,212 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Translates the rules into language you can understand., February 24, 2004

By	The Tax Terminator "dlevalle" (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: J.K. Lasser's Small Business Taxes: Your Complete Guide to a Better Bottom Line (Paperback)

I have used this book for years to keep me current on the tax laws that are important to small business owners. The numerous law changes that have occurred over the past three years have been difficult to keep pace with but Ms. Weltman's book has been revised to include these changes. It is organized in a logical manner and includes good examples that help illustrate the way the law is applied by the IRS.
I am also a fan of her newsletter and website. Both excellent sources of good tips and necessary reminders.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good reference for small businesses, February 23, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: J.K. Lasser's Small Business Taxes: Your Complete Guide to a Better Bottom Line (Paperback)

This is a very good book for those responsible for small business accounting. I originally gave it only 2 stars because my copy of this book was missing 32 pages (pages 401-432). However, when I emailed the publisher, they quickly sent me a complete copy and I am now very happy. I have purchased a variety of small business accounting books over the years but this is the first one that adequately dealt with accounting issues related to taxes. There were several issues that I needed clarification and this book covered all of them.