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Authors: Gary W. Carter
ISBN-13: 9780471460602, ISBN-10: 0471460605
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
Date Published: March 2003
Edition: (Non-applicable)

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Author Biography: Gary W. Carter

GARY W. CARTER, CPA, PhD, MT, has more than 20 years of tax experience. He has worked as a revenue auditor and tax practitioner, and is currently on the faculty of the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management. Carter also writes, lectures, has a Web site (thetaxguy.com), and conducts seminars on tax issues pertaining to home-based businesses.

Book Synopsis

TAKE CARE OF YOUR TAXES, BEFORE THEY TAKE CARE OF YOU

In a direct and easy-to-use style, the Savvy Savings Guide series offers great financial advice for both your personal and professional life. With each new book, you'll learn how to earn more, spend less, and save for important events such as retirement and your child's college education. From paying less on your taxes to starting a small business the Savvy Savings Guide series will help you save money and succeed!

Small Business Tax Secrets addresses a variety of tax issues that every small business must face.

Here's how to:
* Avoid costly tax mistakes and missed opportunites
* Navigate the details of the new tax laws and IRS rules
* Increase your knowledge of deductible expenses
* Keep your records up to IRS standards
* Organize and run a small business for maximum tax benefits
* Make filing easy by utilizing sample tax forms


The J.K. Lasser Institute is the leading publisher of money and business advice. Each year, millions of Americans trust the J.K. Lasser Institute to help them make the right financial decisions-from making more money today to saving for tomorrow.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Before We Get Started
1What Is a Business for Tax Purposes?1
2Choices for Business Organization11
3Tax Accounting Methods and Periods33
4Limitations on Use of Your Home45
5Form 8829 Line by Line65
6Planes, Trains, and (Especially) Automobiles93
7Other Common Business Deductions117
8Other Taxes149
9Records You Better Keep161
Index173

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