The Importance Of A CGMA Certification For Your CPA

Those who endeavor to earn their CGMA title have
decided to commit to a system of financial integrity
and fiscal responsibility that greatly benefit business.

The CGMA certification is a honor that can be bestowed on a Certified Public Accountant who passes the stringent qualifying exam.

The designation was the merger between the London based Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and  the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and was created to foster an understanding of the  vital  role accounting and financial institutions play in world economics.  The institutions also wanted to set in place a universally accepted quality gradient for an ever growing economically assimilated world.

The CGMA will also be heralded as something of a gold standard that small to  large companies can towards for when seeking business services.  This means that when a client utilizes the services of a CPA or CFO who has a CGMA designation, they can rest assured that:

• The accountant has passed a strict qualifying exam that is backed by AICPA-CIMA, two of largest financial governing bodies in the world.
• One can rest assured that CPA'S  and other certified accounting and business managers with the CGMA certification have to adhere to required codes of ethics and conduct.
• People who earned this certification take their jobs seriously and thus, will attempt to provide customers with top notch financial services.

CFO Ghassan Ghraizi received
the CGMA designation.
ATLANTA, GA (FEB  2011)  

In other words, those who endeavor to earn their CGMA title have decided to commit to a system of financial integrity and fiscal responsibility that greatly benefit business.

Ghassan R. Ghraizi of GBC SERVICES LLC has taken a step towards that level of care and commitment by recently earning his Chartered Global Management Accountant designation.

Contact GBC SERVICES, LLC., today to learn more about the services they provide for companies like you.

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Finding the right certified public accountant for your company’s crucial tax preparation and accounting needs is essential to maintaining a tax compliant status. Rely on the superior accounting experts at GBC Tax Services to get the job done, on time, every time.

GBC Tax Services of Atlanta‘s reliable accounting practices allows your onsite accounting staff to focus on other critical aspects of running your business. This in turn will increase employee productivity, assisting in the goal of greater profit turnover. GBC Tax Services can also be integrated into your current accounting procedures, with cost-effective payroll packages that further decrease company workloads.

Ghassan R. Ghraizi
Team Leader at GBC Services,  LLC.,
Atlanta, Georgia (Greater Atlanta Area) | CPA

Currently leading financial operations at GBC SERVICES, LLC.,  Ghraizi's experience  is varied and extensive.  This fact is perhaps what lends to his talent in providing superior service in the realms of business oriented finance  and human resources  database management.

With such an impressive, well documented work history, there is very little doubt that Ghassan Ghraizi has the knowledge and know how to help clients get the most out of their accounting experience.

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2015 Refund Estimator and 2014 Federal Tax Brackets Table

CLICK FOR TAX CALCULATOR

Q: What is a federal income tax bracket, and how do I find mine?

A: Different levels of income are taxed at different percentages, which vary year by year, and also according to your filing status. Your particular tax bracket will tell you at what rate your income (your taxable income) will be taxed. The rate of taxation is applied only to your taxable income. You can go to a TAX BRACKET ESTIMATOR TOOL and also see a table to determine and understand your tax bracket and tax rate for 2014 and for earlier tax years by clicking on the calculator picture link.

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IRS Updates for Approaching Tax Season

Be prepared for next tax year!

All together, the IRS posted more than 40 updates in 2015.

*These are adjustments to be used for 2015 taxes, to be prepared in 2016, not what you would use to prepare your taxes now from the year that just ended.*

If you want to get a headstart for next year, this is a very good summary. If some of the changes look familiar, it's because they match up with predictions by Bloomberg BNA earlier this year! All taxpayers will see a slight bump in their standard deduction, and the personal exemption amount also goes up.

See upcoming changes in:

• Tax brackets
• Standard deductions
• Itemized deductions
• Personal exemptions

And also:

• Family-related tax item updates
• Education-related updates
• Healthcare and fringe benefit updates
• Federal estate and gift tax updates
• Retirement updates, and more....

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READ MORE>> Forbes.com: IRS Announces 2015 Tax Brackets, Standard Deduction Amounts and More

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8 Areas to Focus on to Avoid a Tax Audit

Stay Alert, Stay Aware!

FACE IT; 

you don't have much time on your hands as a small business owner to deal with combing through every aspect of your financial records to avoid an audit.

With the help of a professional CPA, you can easily prepare and avoid pitfalls by being aware of the most common triggers of an audit.

The IRS uses a computer program called the Discriminate Function System (DIF) that analyzes returns and flags them if they are outside statistical norms. When a return receives a high DIF score, an agent reviews it to determine if it should undergo an audit.

Therefore, here are the appropriate areas to ensure are squeaky clean:

1. IF YOU HAVE A HIGH INCOME: 0.9 percent of people who make less than $200,000 were audited last year, compared to 10.9 percent of those who made $1 million or more.
2. OUT OF PROPORTION DEDUCTIONS: The IRS uses tables to determine how much is too much for different income brackets when it comes to deductions, although the tables are not made public. For example, an IRS agent will want to know more if you claim charitable deductions that are not in line with your income.
3. ROUNDING AND AVERAGING YOUR NUMBERS: Most folks appreciate rounding, but when it comes to IRS Agents, they  tend to believe that if you’re sloppy in this area, the rest of your return may not be entirely accurate.
4. HOME OFFICE DEDUCTIONS ARE TRICKY: The requirements necessary to take this deduction are not relaxed. Many don't know that a portion of a room does not qualify, even if that large corner of your bedroom is taking up space where you don't do anything personal. Click here for the Simplified Option for Home Office Deduction that the IRS came up with last year. And follow the rules!!
5. IF YOU CLAIM BUSINESSES LOSSES YEAR AFTER YEAR: The IRS may assume you are taking deductions you’re not entitled to in order to avoid paying taxes. They know, for example, that many claim hobby expenses (follow link to read more) as business losses, which is illegal under the tax code.
6. FILING SCHEDULE C DOES INVITE MORE SCRUTINY: But don't let fear of an audit keep you from claiming legal deductions. Just do it accurately and keep clean records. Or, if you think it may be time to set up your business as a separate entity instead, read more here.
7. EXCESSIVE BUSINESS ENTERTAINMENT DEDUCTIONS: If you’re going to deduct these types of expenses, you must keep records for each write-off that includes when and where it occurred, who was in attendance, the purpose as it relates to your business, and a record of what was talked about. You’ll also need to keep receipts for expenses greater than $75 when you’re traveling for business.
8. CLAIM YOUR VEHICLE FOR 100% BUSINESS USE? This will raise a flag. Also, when deducting for business use of a car, you’ll have to choose between the IRS standard mileage rate and actual expenses. Deducting both of these on your tax return will bring the IRS knocking.

So be smart and make sure you consider these issues in your tax records carefully, but then relax, for there is good news: 

The new IRS Commissioner John Koskinen said that last year less than 1 percent of all returns underwent an audit, and only 0.6 percent of business returns (meaning 0.006)!

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7 Red Flags to Trigger an Audit: 6 of 7

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about the next red flag to avoid!

When it comes to audits of your small business taxes by the IRS, we are basically all...

GUILTY UNTIL PROVEN INNOCENT!
*Call GBC Services at 678-366-9232 for immediate assistance*

If you've been chosen for an audit, the burden is unfortunately on you to answer the IRS' questions and to prove anything you claimed. They will be sniffing around aggressively for any unreported or under-reported income, along with over-stated deductions, as that is their job. Excuses of losing paperwork or being unaware will not work. Make sure you're on the ball!

*This is a series of 7 red flags to avoid, to help you not invite an audit. Hopefully you can escape this stress... Here is #6:

*CLAIMING 100 PERCENT BUSINESS USE OF A VEHICLE:

*If the vehicle is not designated for business use and there is no separate vehicle available for personal use, the business owner needs to maintain detailed mileage logs and calendar entries for the purposes of each trip.

To avoid an audit: Beware of warnings, follow procedure, keep good records, hire a CPA, and don't ever ignore tax notices. If you do get audited, be very cooperative and maintain a good attitude with them, and your CPA should be able to handle any IRS Representation for you.

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Hiring An Accounting Firm for Your Small Business is Essential

A high-quality accounting

firm will address the payroll

concerns of your company.

HIRE A GEORGIA TAX PROFESSIONAL

For any Georgia business to survive in the ever turbulent corporate arena, it has to build on a firm and sensible foundation. One fundamental building block is locating the right accounting solutions in Atlanta, Georgia.

Many small companies make the mistake of assuming that taking on payroll and accounting roles themselves will save money.

What most small business owners do not know is that high quality Atlanta accounting services are surprisingly affordable for small to medium size companies.

Once your company makes the decision to hire an accounting firm in Atlanta, Georgia, you could soon discover that the investments.....


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7 Red Flags to Trigger an Audit: 4 of 7

Check in next month to learn
about the next red flag to avoid!

When it comes to audits of your small business taxes by the IRS, we are basically all...

GUILTY UNTIL PROVEN INNOCENT!
*Call GBC Services at 678-366-9232 for immediate assistance*

If you've been chosen for an audit, the burden is unfortunately on you to answer the IRS' questions and to prove anything you claimed. They will be sniffing around aggressively for any unreported or under-reported income, along with over-stated deductions, as that is their job. Excuses of losing paperwork or being unaware will not work. Make sure you're on the ball!

*This is a series of 7 red flags to avoid, to help you not invite an audit. Hopefully you can escape this stress... Here is #4:

*EXCESSIVE DEDUCTIONS FOR BUSINESS MEALS, TRAVEL AND ENTERTAINMENT:

*Maintain receipts for all expenses, along with detailed records, and don’t overstate these expenses.

To avoid an audit: Beware of warnings, follow procedure, keep good records, hire a CPA, and don't ever ignore tax notices. If you do get audited, be very cooperative and maintain a good attitude with them, and your CPA should be able to handle any IRS Representation for you.

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7 Red Flags to Trigger an Audit: 2 of 7

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about the next red flag to avoid!

When it comes to audits of your small business taxes by the IRS, we are basically all...

GUILTY UNTIL PROVEN INNOCENT!
*Call GBC Services at 678-366-9232 for immediate assistance*

If you've been chosen for an audit, the burden is unfortunately on you to answer the IRS' questions and to prove anything you claimed. They will be sniffing around aggressively for any unreported or under-reported income, along with over-stated deductions, as that is their job. Excuses of losing paperwork or being unaware will not work. Make sure you're on the ball!

*This is a series of 7 red flags to avoid, to help you not invite an audit. Hopefully you can escape this stress... Here is #2:

*CONSISTENT LATE FILING OF TAX RETURNS AND PAYMENT OF TAXES: 

*Failing to follow filing requirements and meet deadlines triggers penalties, interest and unwanted attention. Always ask for an extension if you won’t be able to meet a deadline.

To avoid an audit: Beware of warnings, follow procedure, keep good records, hire a CPA, and don't ever ignore tax notices. If you do get audited, be very cooperative and maintain a good attitude with them, and your CPA should be able to handle any IRS Representation for you.

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READ MORE>> www.AmericanExpress.com (from Small Business "OPENForum"): 7 Red Flags That Could Get Your Small Business Audited

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7 Red Flags to Trigger an Audit: 1 of 7

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When it comes to audits of your small business taxes by the IRS, we are basically all...

GUILTY UNTIL PROVEN INNOCENT!
*Call GBC Services at 678-366-9232 for immediate assistance*

If you've been chosen for an audit, the burden is unfortunately on you to answer the IRS' questions and to prove anything you claimed. They will be sniffing around aggressively for any unreported or under-reported income, along with over-stated deductions, as that is their job. Excuses of losing paperwork or being unaware will not work. Make sure you're on the ball!

*This is a series of 7 red flags to avoid, to help you not invite an audit. Hopefully you can escape this stress... Here is #1:

*REPORTING A NET LOSS IN YOUR BUSINESS FOR MORE THAN 2 OUT OF 5 YEARS:

*You will be well-advised to follow the IRS Publication 535 guide for business expenses, because if a business cannot satisfy three years of profits in a five-year period, it will likely get audited.

To avoid an audit: Beware of warnings, follow procedure, keep good records, hire a CPA, and don't ever ignore tax notices. If you do get audited, be very cooperative and maintain a good attitude with them, and your CPA should be able to handle any IRS Representation for you.

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2015 Small Business Taxes: What's New?

Good news: the rumor that no
refunds will be issued until
October 2015 is NOT true!!

To help you get a handle on the critical tax facts, let's take a look at some of the changes that could affect your small-business tax filing in 2015:

There are now seven income tax brackets, which will also break down differently depending on your filing status. Aside from this, capital gains taxes will also expand. These are the profits you earn from the sale of your capital assets, such as investments or property. Gains on investments held for less than one year are considered short-term gains and are lumped together with your ordinary income. Gains on investments held for more than one year receive special tax treatment. For 2015, the tax rate applied to long-term capital gains will depend on the tax bracket you fall into:

• Tax returns in the 10 and 15 percent tax brackets won't pay any capital gains taxes.
• Tax returns in the 25, 28, 33 and 35 percent tax brackets will pay 15 percent in capital gains taxes.
• Tax returns in the 39.6 percent tax bracket will pay 20 percent in capital gains taxes.

Payroll (FICA) taxes, (which consist of the Social Security tax, the Medicare tax and the new additional Medicare tax for higher-income earners,) are also increasing. Here are some details:

• Social Security tax: 12.4 percent of earnings on income up to $118,500
• Medicare tax: 2.9 percent on all earnings
• Additional Medicare tax: 0.9 percent on all income above $250,000 (if married and filing jointly), $125,000 (if married and filing separately) and $200,000 (if filing as single or head of household).

There are also changes to retirement contributions, and in some cases you could put away a lot more than you could last year. IRA's will also be limited to one rollover per person per year.

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Ghassan R. Ghraizi- Atlanta Certified Public Accountant

Ghassan R. Ghraizi, CPA
A University of West Florida College of Business graduate, Ghassan R. Ghraizi offers Metro Atlanta  the very best in payroll and tax assistance to date.

Currently leading financial operations at GBC SERVICES, LLC., Ghraizi's experience  is varied and extensive. This fact is perhaps what lends to his talent in providing superior service in the realms of business oriented finance  and human resources  database management.

Ghassan R. Ghraizi's skill set as a Certified Public Accountant is as comprehensive as his years of experience.  To date, Ghraizi's CPA services include:

•    QuickBooks cultivation alongside traditional  ledger keeping
•    Payroll preparation, accounting and management
•    Income tax preparation, analysis  and timely  filing
•    The  establishment of  Human Resource Management systems
•    Time sheet development and workers compensation reporting

But the list does not end there..... As a team leader at GBC SERVICES, LLC., Ghraizi can also offers clients a large variety of relatively new financial services online.

Benefits offered by GBC  to small and larger sized businesses are as follows:

•    Online payroll services and human resource database management
•    Tracking employee scheduling and payment processing
•    Web based client bookkeeping systems and tools
•    Varied structured CFO services like forecasts and business plan analysis

These are among the many options provided by Ghraizi at GBC SERVICES, LLC.

KNOWLEDGABLE AND DEDICATED

When seeking the assistance of a Certified Public Accountant, experience is key. Ghraizi has the education  and proven commitment  to  providing superior customer service and cutting edge accounting technologies.
To learn more about  this highly qualified Atlanta based CPA, contact Ghassan R.Ghraizi  today.

Online Payroll Processing and Human Resource Management System Specialists
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The Benefits of An External Audit

Evaluate your system accurately!

In an external audit, expect that professional accountants will interview the owner, discuss the accounting system and test the company's accounting information and procedures.

External audits offer several benefits for small business owners:

• Providing ValidityMany small business owners do not have an in-depth understanding of accounting principles.  Professional accountants can review this information objectively and thoroughly and provide business owners with insight on the accuracy and validity of the accounting process. Valid accounting information can help business owners secure external financing from lenders and investors, and is also pleasing to the IRS.
  
• Uncovering ErrorsBusiness owners can use external audits to discover errors in their accounting process. Errors in accounting information may prohibit managerial staff from making the best decisions. Business owners can also find it difficult to review historical financial information and discover trends if errors are in place. Trends allow business owners to plan future production output and estimate sales for the upcoming months.
  
• Limiting Tax and Legal IssuesLegal issues arise when business owners provide inaccurate or fraudulent accounting information to lenders, investors and the general public. Overstating income, inventory value or other items can significantly increase the amount of taxes owed by the company. Small businesses organized as a sole proprietorship also need accurate accounting information since income will be reported on a personal income tax return. Inaccurate accounting information can trigger a personal and business tax return audit.
  
• Educating the Business OwnerBusiness owners often work closely with external auditors to improve their accounting process. External auditors will provide business owners with information on current accounting issues. Public accounting firms may also provide business owners with free educational seminars to improve their accounting process. Creating a personal relationship with a public accounting firm provides business owners with professional insight for future accounting questions.

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What is the Objective of an External Audit and What Standards are Required?

Weigh the fairness of your financials
with an objective assessment by an
external auditor and gain credibility.

An audit is a systematic process of objectively obtaining and evaluating the accounts or financial records of a governmental, business, or other entity. Whereas some businesses rely on audits conducted by employees—these are called internal audits—others utilize external or independent auditors to handle this task (some businesses rely on both types of audits in some combination).

The primary objective of the external audit is to add credibility to the financial statements of the management.

The role of the external auditor is to render an independent professional opinion on the fairness of financial statements to the extent that is required by generally accepted auditing standards. External audits are often used by smaller businesses that do not have the resources or inclination to maintain internal audit systems.

The auditing process is based on standards, concepts, procedures, and reporting practices that are primarily imposed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). AICPA general standards and standards of field work declare that:

• External audits should be performed by a person or persons having adequate technical training and proficiency as an auditor.
• The auditor or auditors maintain complete independence in all matters relating to the assignment.
• The independent auditor or auditors should make sure that all aspects of the examination and the preparation of the audit report are carried out with a high standard of professionalism.
• The work is to be adequately planned and assistants, if any, are to be properly supervised.
• Independent auditors will carry out proper study and evaluation of the existing internal controls to determine their reliability and suitability for conducting all necessary auditing procedures.
• External auditors will make certain that they are able to review all relevant evidential materials, whether obtained through inspection, observation, inquiries, or confirmation, so that they can form an informed and reasonable opinion regarding the quality of the financial statements under examination.

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Checklist for Small Business Tax

Start gathering the right info
for your tax professional.

Are you overwhelmed about preparing your taxes for your small business? 

There is much to gather regarding information on income and expenses! This can include different types of inventory, different types of business transportation expenses, and forms. Hiring a CPA is probably the best way to do all this, but before you throw your hands up, here is a handy checklist to help you start getting an overview, and also to help your accountant:

• Gross receipts from sales or services rendered
• Sales records (for accrual based taxpayers)
• Inventory (if applicable)

And then from your inventory:

• Beginning inventory
• Inventory purchases
• Ending inventory
• Items removed for personal purposes

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The ABC's of an External Audit

A very wise step for any business is
to choose an external auditing team.

An audit is a systematic process
of objectively obtaining and evaluating the accounts or financial records of a governmental, business, or other entity. Whereas some businesses rely on audits conducted by employees—these are called internal audits—others utilize external or independent auditors to handle this task (some businesses rely on both types of audits in some combination). External auditors are authorized by law to examine and publicly issue an opinion on the reliability of corporate financial reports.

The business of external auditing
is to determine the extent to which the organization adheres to managerial policies, procedures, and requirements. The independent or external auditor is not an employee of the organization. He or she performs an examination and issues a report containing an opinion on a client's financial statements. During the course of an audit study, the external auditor also becomes well-acquainted with the virtues and flaws of the client's accounting procedures. As a result, the auditor's final report to management often includes recommendations on methodologies of improving internal controls that are in place.

The compliance audit,
the financial statements audit, and the operational audit are among the major types of audits conducted by external auditors. A compliance audit has as its objective the determination of whether an organization is following established procedures or rules. A financial statement audit (or attest audit) examines financial statements, records, and related operations to ascertain adherence to generally accepted accounting principles. An operational audit examines an organization's activities in order to assess performances and develop recommendations for improvements, or further action.

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State Business Tax Climate Index 2015

How does your state rank?

While taxes are a fact of life, not all tax systems are created equal. One measure, total taxes paid, is relevant, but other elements of a state tax system can also enhance or harm the competitiveness of a state’s business environment. This Index boils down fifty complicated state business tax systems into one easy-to-use ranking.

While there are many ways to show how much is collected in taxes by state governments, the Index is designed to show how well states structure their tax systems, and provides a road-map to improving these structures.

The index enables people to gauge how their states' tax systems compare.

Here is a highlight, which shows the five best and worst states in the index this year:

Best:

1. Wyoming
2. South Dakota
3. Nevada
4. Alaska
5. Florida

Worst:

1. New Jersey
2. New York
3. California
4. Minnesota
5. Vermont

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SEE WHOLE INDEX HERE>> TaxFoundation.org: 2015 State Business Tax Climate Index

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Outsource Your Payroll and Reduce Costs for Your Expanding Small Business!

Save money for your growing
business by outsourcing payroll.

Consider the amount of time you and your employees spend on payroll-related activities. 

And don’t forget expenses such as the cost of printing checks, computer software, training and support. Outsourcing your payroll functions will most likely save you money because your payroll provider will handle all of these things for you.

Many professional payroll providers offer packages for small employers starting as low as $50 per month.

Aside from the obvious tremendous time-save to your business, you will also be able to:

• Avoid IRS penalties.Penalties for errors, omissions or late payroll tax filings can be very costly. Many outsourced payroll providers will calculate payroll taxes, manage filings and payments and will assume the cost of penalties due to incorrect calculations or late payments so long as you provide the necessary information and funds on time. Keeping abreast of state, federal, local and industry-specific regulation changes can be at best a real challenge. A reputable outsourced payroll provider has a staff dedicated to keeping up to date on all of the changes that could affect your payroll, ensuring that you stay in compliance.
• Expand payment methods.
  In addition to printing and shipping checks directly to your door, most payroll companies also offer the convenience and security of direct deposit services. Because pay is deposited directly into your employees’ accounts, having to put a stop payment on a lost paycheck and reissue it becomes a thing of the past. Many payroll providers also offer a paycard service for unbanked employees, usually at little or no cost to the employer.
• Eliminate payroll pain and worry.
  With the help of a professional payroll service provider, the hassle and pain often associated with processing payroll is gone! You provide the basic information, and your payroll company takes care of the rest. And with guarantees of error-free payroll and tax filings and payments, you can eliminate the worry that many experience when it comes to paying employees and taxes correctly and on time.

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Help Your Business: Educate Yourself by Learning Tax Law Details for Your State

Get the knowledge you need to
run your business successfully.

Having knowledge of your state tax requirement can help you avoid problems and help your business save money.

The most common types of tax requirements for small business are income taxes and employment taxes.

Income Taxes - Nearly every state levies a business or corporate income tax. Your tax requirement depends on the legal structure of your business. For example, if your business is a Limited Liability Company (LLC), the LLC gets taxed separately from the owners, while sole proprietors report their personal and business income taxes using the same form.

Employment Taxes - In addition to federal employment taxes, business owners with employees are also responsible for paying certain taxes required by the state. All states require payment of state workers' compensation insurance and unemployment insurance taxes. The following states/territories also require a business to pay for temporary disability insurance:

• California
• Hawaii
• New Jersey
• New York
• Rhode Island
• Puerto Rico
      

Follow the link below for state and territory tax resources and to find out more about what you have to do to register and be open for business in your state:
READ MORE >> www.sba.gov (U.S. Small Business Administration): Learn About Your State and Local Tax Obligations

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Small Business Owners View Tax Laws as More Important than Actual Tax Paid

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While most small business owners accept the amount of tax they pay, the paperwork accompanying those taxes and other regulatory requirements can cloud their view of the local business environment. Aside from economic conditions, small business owners' perception of the ease of compliance with licensing, regulatory, and tax regulations is the most important predictor of whether or not they considered a state or city friendly to their firms.

A recent survey asked over 12,000 small business owners to rate the degree to which their state or city was small-business friendly. Then it asked a series of questions about the specific business environment in their state or city. By comparing the answers, it found:

• The respondents' view of the performance of their state economy relative to the national economy was the most important factor in their rating of small-business friendliness.
• Those who were aware of training or networking programs offered by their state or local government were significantly more likely to say that their state or city was small-business friendly than those who were not aware such programs existed.
• While the ability to easily file taxes was an important consideration, the amount of taxes paid was not for the majority of small business owners.

The results are consistent with other research, which finds that policies that assist businesses with licensing, permitting, and tax filing; provide technical assistance to help firms grow; and provide well-targeted job training and education, are much more effective than tax incentives in promoting business development and economic growth.

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