Taxes Made Easy

Show students a painless alternative to preparing an income tax return with this practical and updated guide! Guides students step-by-step through the tax process with 45 sequential activities. Builds students' understanding of taxes through realistic practice.

Pay what your really owe--and not a penny more! "This book is a must-read for anyone who is running a small business. Rosenberg lays out the steps in a simple format to get you organized and running a business smoothly." -- Layla Tusko, President, Crystal Cove Marketing Group "Rosenberg has an uncanny ability to make taxes and tax issues easier to understand, all the while keeping everything fresh and fun. I would recommend her book to anyone managing a business." -- Sonny Byrd, Head of Marketing, Shoeboxed.com "With a focus on real-world must-do's and helpful examples, Rosenberg's checklists work like a business-building scaffold and arm the reader to succeed." -- Leigh Mutert, CPA, H&R Block Is the government taking too much of your money? Do you want to keep more of what you earn? Are you worried about being taxed right out of business? As a taxpayer, you have rights--many of which you probably don’t know about. In Small Business Taxes Made Easy, Second Edition, America's top small-business tax expert Eva Rosenberg describes them all. This all-in-one primer is packed with tips and guidelines not only for paying out less in tax but also for gaining the greatest possible advantage out of each IRS rule and regulation. You'll learn how to: Choose the right accounting style for your needs Navigate the complex tax maze without losing the bank Set up a business plan that helps minimize payout Use record-keeping techniques that increase deductible expenses Spot errors in 1099s—and handle them properly Increase your profits and your cash flow Build a business to pass on to your children--or sell at a huge profit! Small Business Taxes Made Easy, Second Edition, provides easy-to-follow, actionable advice with timeless information that can help any business at any stage of operation. Plus, you get access all the forms and to-do lists you need through the book's companion Website. Eva Rosenberg, known as the Internet's TaxMama, is an enrolled agent with over a quarter century of tax experience. A syndicated Dow Jones columnist, and her daily TaxQuips podcast can be found all over the Web. Rosenberg lives in Northridge, California.

Axiom Business Book Award Gold Medal Winner Don’t be taxed out of business! Know your rights and KEEP MORE OF WHAT YOU EARN It’s great to start a business and be your own boss—but with all the taxes you pay, it sometimes feels like you’re working for the government. This book teaches you ways to work smarter – not harder! The go-to tax guide for small-business owners is packed with tips for dramatically lowering your taxes. This new edition covers key provisions passed by Congress that will affect your taxes for 2016 through 2020. It includes: • Enhanced checklists • Improved entity comparisons • Updates on valuable business resources and tools • New information about depreciation • Critical home-office information • Need-to-know online business issues • Expanded tips on Tax Notices and audits Small Business Taxes Made Easy covers more than just taxes. It includes business plans, legal tax-cutting tips, and ways to build your dynasty – or develop a smart exit plan (think Venture Capital or IPO). Best of all, you learn how to increase your profits and your cash flow and to ensure your business is a success. You have more rights as a taxpayer than you probably realize, and this unparalleled guide helps you exercise them to the max! Small Business Taxes Made Easy offers easy-to-follow, actionable advice with timeless information. Whatever kind of business you run, this book provides everything you need to hold on to more of the profits you’ve worked so hard for.

The ultimate guide to running a tax-efficient home-based business Today, millions of people are making either a full- or part-time living selling things on Internet auction sites like eBay. Still more are making a living selling products from their homes--think Mary Kay and Avon. If you're just entering the home-based or online business arena, you might not be aware of your potential tax liability. With J.K. Lasser's From eBay to Mary Kay, leading tax consultant Gary Carter walks you through the challenges of accounting for a home-based business. Topics covered throughout this comprehensive guide include: * Can you deduct the use of your home? * Are there ways to avoid taxes entirely? * What types of taxes might you owe? * How do you account for your inventory? * What are the rules on collecting sales and use taxes? The advantages of operating a home-based business are countless, but many owners don't realize--and are often unprepared to handle--the host of complex tax issues surrounding them. J.K. Lasser's From eBay to Mary Kay will show you how to account for your home-based business and avoid unnecessary tax trouble. J.K. Lasser--Practical Guides for All Your Financial Needs Please visit our Web site at www.jklasser.com

Pay what your really owe--and not a penny more! "This book is a must-read for anyone who is running a small business. Rosenberg lays out the steps in a simple format to get you organized and running a business smoothly." -- Layla Tusko, President, Crystal Cove Marketing Group "Rosenberg has an uncanny ability to make taxes and tax issues easier to understand, all the while keeping everything fresh and fun. I would recommend her book to anyone managing a business." -- Sonny Byrd, Head of Marketing, Shoeboxed.com "With a focus on real-world must-do's and helpful examples, Rosenberg's checklists work like a business-building scaffold and arm the reader to succeed." -- Leigh Mutert, CPA, H&R Block Is the government taking too much of your money? Do you want to keep more of what you earn? Are you worried about being taxed right out of business? As a taxpayer, you have rights--many of which you probably don’t know about. In Small Business Taxes Made Easy, Second Edition, America's top small-business tax expert Eva Rosenberg describes them all. This all-in-one primer is packed with tips and guidelines not only for paying out less in tax but also for gaining the greatest possible advantage out of each IRS rule and regulation. You'll learn how to: Choose the right accounting style for your needs Navigate the complex tax maze without losing the bank Set up a business plan that helps minimize payout Use record-keeping techniques that increase deductible expenses Spot errors in 1099s—and handle them properly Increase your profits and your cash flow Build a business to pass on to your children--or sell at a huge profit! Small Business Taxes Made Easy, Second Edition, provides easy-to-follow, actionable advice with timeless information that can help any business at any stage of operation. Plus, you get access all the forms and to-do lists you need through the book's companion Website. Eva Rosenberg, known as the Internet's TaxMama, is an enrolled agent with over a quarter century of tax experience. A syndicated Dow Jones columnist, and her daily TaxQuips podcast can be found all over the Web. Rosenberg lives in Northridge, California.

Grace W. Weinstein shows readers how to avoid the stress of doing their taxes—while saving money. Taxes: We put them off because they’re stressful—they’re stressful because we put them off. When filing day comes we scramble for documents, chase down accountants, and curse ourselves for not taking care of it sooner. With this step-by-step, month-by-month guide, learn the easy way to: • Pay the least amount of tax • Take advantage of tax breaks • Fight the IRS by filing an appeal • Document a home office • Make end-of-year gifts • Cut taxes on investment income • And more... The sooner you start, the sooner you’ll be done. Discover the easier way to do your taxes...with The Procrastinator’s Guide. Includes a resource guide to the books, pamphlets, software and websites that can help you get organized, save money and—when necessary—fight the IRS.