by mariettacp | Jul 8, 2011 | Money Tips, Tax Tips
If you’ve recently started a business, or if you’re in the process of starting one, you should be aware of a tax law change that could make a big difference in your tax bill. The 2010 Small Business Jobs Act doubled the amount of start-up expenses that...
by mariettacp | Nov 22, 2010 | Money Tips, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
When starting a business or changing your business structure, a key aspect to consider is the Small Business Job Act and how it shortens the holding period of assets. S corporation holding period for appreciated assets shortened to five years. Generally, a C...
by mariettacp | Nov 17, 2010 | Money Tips, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
The Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 has created new tax breaks, but at a cost. New tax break for long-term contract accounting. The Small Business Jobs Act provides that in determining the percentage of completion under the percentage of completion method of...
by mariettacp | Nov 8, 2010 | Money Tips, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation, Tax Tips
The Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 made beneficial changes to the application of general business credits toward tax and AMT liability offsets. (P.L. 111-240) General business credits of eligible small businesses for 2010 get five-year carryback. Generally, a...