The primary reason to make the Subchapter S filing status election is to have a single federal income tax when the business is eventually sold. 

If the corporation is not an S corporation and the company assets are sold, there will be a double tax on sale.  The first tax will be at the corporation level.  A regular or C corporation will pay a tax on the gain on the sale of its assets.  The second tax will be when net proceeds are paid to the shareholders.

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This is a big issue with the IRS and closely held C corporations right now.  The focus is whether or not the owners-employees, as well as family members, are reducing their profits through large salaries and bonuses. more…

This is "Shark Week" on the Discovery Channel.  We are (not so gently) reminded not to swim with the sharks.

For the self-employed in Connecticut, every week is "Shark Week".  A self-employed person is someone who runs their business as one of the following entities: more…

This is a familiar question a client or potential client will ask us.  Some of the more common situations in need of a tax identification number are:

• Starting a business that will have employees
• Having a corporation
• Having a qualified retirement plan with $100,000 or more of plan assets
• Opening an estate
• Having a trust that is required to file a tax return more…

Does your child need a job this summer?  Do you own a business and need some summertime help?  If so, consider hiring your child.  There may be some exceptional tax benefits for you.  If you own an unincorporated business and you employ your child under age 18, their wages are not subject to social security taxes. more…