It can get confusing when you’re trying to figure out the pros and cons of structuring your company as a C Corporation or an S Corporation. There are some definite tax advantages of S Corp for general contractors, especially for the solo entrepreneur. So we thought...
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7 Pros and Cons of LLCs for General Contractors (and 2 Tax Options to Consider)
Walt Disney once said, “The way to get started is to quit talking and start doing.” When it comes to setting up your business, though, there are several ways to “start doing.” You may have a great idea and be really excited about taking your first steps, but what...
7 Pros and Cons of Partnerships for General Contractors (A CPA’s Perspective)
Helen Keller once said, “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” That’s essentially the idea behind companies that decide to form as a partnership. Earlier in this series on the different types of businesses, we talked about “Sole Proprietor Pros and...
Sole Proprietor Pros and Cons (6 Important Things to Know)
Starting your own general contracting business can be exciting. You get to be your own boss, and your earning potential is only limited by your effort. But it can be an intimidating process too. Where do you begin? How do you know if you’re setting your business up...
3 Important Things You Need to Know About Working With Family Members
As we move into the last quarter of 2021, we wanted to give you some small business tax tips to help you close out your year successfully. In this post, we’ll focus on everything you need to know about employing family members and how that affects your taxes. Starting...
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Understanding The Basics of Inventory Accounting (A Guide For Small Business)
The goal of any business is to make a profit…usually, as much as possible. To do that, you have to generate revenue. And to do that, you have to move some inventory. This post will help you understand how your inventory accounting impacts your business so you can...
Unraveling Nonprofit Financial Statements To Help Your Organization Do Even More Good
When you run a nonprofit, you have to make every dollar count. Nonprofit financial statements help you stay on top of your income and expenses in a way that shows how you are responsibly using donors’ money. In this post, we’ll unpack what makes nonprofit financial...
The Minumum Acreage For Farm Tax Purposes (And Other Ways To Know If You’re Running A Real Farm)
Do you know the minimum acreage for farm tax purposes? Or what it takes to really be considered a “farm” in the eyes of the government? If you’re not sure, this post is for you. Minimum Acreage For Farm Tax Purposes We recently did a post on “How to Qualify for Farm...
Understanding The New Corporate Transparency Act (And What You Need To Do About It)
The U.S. government has passed legislation that now affects millions of businesses nationwide. If you own a small company, you need to know all about it since failure to comply can result in significant fines and penalties including imprisonment. Effective January 1...
Entry-Level Accounting Positions: How To Start Your Career On The Right Foot
Attention, job seekers! Are you interested in the best way to secure entry-level accounting positions? Then this post is for you. We’ll explore what hiring managers are looking for, what a good starting salary would be, what kind of experience you need (or don’t...