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Posts Tagged ‘S Corporation’
3 Proven Reasons a Connecticut Business Owner Should Elect Subchapter S
Business owners of corporations will by default have a “C” Corporation. If they are eligible and they elect, they could be a Subchapter S (“Sub S”) corporation.
An eligible Sub S corporation meets the following criteria:
Why Some Small Businesses Should NOT be an LLC
The Limited Liability Company (“LLC”) certainly has become a popular form of business entity.
If there is only one member (owner) then setting up these entities has become a breeze.
Just go online, fill out some forms, pay the registration fee and presto, you’re in business.
Just because it’s easy, doesn’t mean you should do it this way.
Why an LLC?
6 Reasons Small Business Owners Should Meet With Their CPA Before Year-End
There are a host of reasons small business owners should meet with their CPA. Here are 6 of them:
1) Method of Accounting
Smaller business can usually file their tax returns on the cash basis of accounting. The taxable income is based on the revenue received less the deductible expenses. Larger companies must prepare their tax return using the accrual basis of accounting. The accrual basis matches the … Continue reading »
The Difference Between a C Corporation and a Subchapter S Corporation
Business owners can maintain their corporation as a regular or “C” Corporation. Alternatively, if they are eligible, they may want to make a Subchapter S Election. Both are treated as separate legal entities. Here are the differences however:
C Corporation
While a C Corporation is a separate legal entity, it is also a separate taxable entity. The corporation will pay income taxes on any taxable income reported.
The Biggest Loser….The Self-Employed in Connecticut
The Biggest Loser is a TV show where contestants attempt to lose the most weight for cash prizes. Full Disclosure: I don’t watch the show and I have only seen short clips of it. I don’t proclaim to fully understand the show. It appears to me however the biggest loser has nothing to do with losing weight. It’s the self-employed in Connecticut. They are losing far too much to income taxes. And they certainly aren’t getting any cash prizes … Continue reading »
