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With the new tax law in effect, many favorable tax changes have been made for small business owners–but unless you’re a tax expert, you might not realize all the ways a small business can benefit from both new and current tax laws. J.K. Lasser's New Rules for Small Business Taxes gives you a complete overview of small business tax planning in an accessible and friendly manner. Focusing on strategies that help you use deductions, business income, and other aspects of your small business to save during tax time, this comprehensive guide is all you need to keep up with Uncle Sam. The invaluable advice and guidance in this book will show you how your actions in business today can affect your bottom line from a tax perspective tomorrow. 

J.K. Lasser’s Small Business Taxes 2007 gives you a complete overview of small business tax planning in an accessible manner. Focusing on strategies that help you use deductions and tax credits effectively, shield business income, and maximize other aspects of small business taxes, this valuable guide will show you how your actions in business today can affect your bottom line from a tax perspective tomorrow. 

You may have been making some money on the side with eBay, but if you’ve done much business at all, you know that it’s not always as easy as it seems. Whether you want to be a full- time seller or make money on the side, this book will guide you step-by-step through creating the eBay business you’ve dreamed of. It covers the basics of an eBay business including record keeping, taxes, legal issues, sourcing, promotion, fraud protection, fulfillment, and other details entrepreneurs need to know. It also helps you determine what to sell, how to price it, and the details of working with services like PayPal. 

The newest edition of this unique reference shows small business owners how to minimize their tax bite. Tax expert Barbara Weltman explains each business write-off, including special limitations and dollar ceilings, record-keeping requirements, and tax-filing tips. 

The ultimate dream of many people is to work at home and still be actively involved in a growing business. Now that dream can be a reality. This new guide shows how to set up, run, and grow a home-based business. Included are explanations of laws affecting home-based businesses, tax rules, how to turn a great idea into a great home-based business, and how to market the business. Forms and glossary included.