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Types of Business Entities: Pros, Cons, and How to Choose

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You can deduct most business losses on your personal tax return. Owners can deduct most business losses on their personal tax returns. C-corporations are eligible for more tax deductions than any other type of business. Owners cannot deduct business losses on their personal tax return. Pros of Sole Proprietorship.

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Partnership vs. Corporation: Key Differences and How to Choose

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A limited liability partnership is a special type of partnership typically reserved for law firms, doctor’s offices, accounting firms, and other professional service businesses. Schedule K-1 lists each partner’s share of the company’s income, losses, credits, and deductions. Any bonuses are deductible.

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The Keogh Plan: Saving for Retirement While Self-Employed

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In the past, businesses chose this rigid option as opposed to the flexible profit sharing plan because the limits on both contributions and deductions were higher with this type of account. Thus, a small enterprise is likely to select this version of a Keogh account only if an investor or lender demands it.

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Types of Business Entities: Pros, Cons, and How to Choose

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You can deduct most business losses on your personal tax return. Owners can deduct most business losses on their personal tax returns. C-corporations are eligible for more tax deductions than any other type of business. Owners cannot deduct business losses on their personal tax return. Pros of a Sole Proprietorship.

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Partnership vs. Corporation: Key Differences and How to Choose

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This is a special type of partnership typically reserved for law firms, doctor’s offices, accounting firms, and other professional service businesses. Schedule K-1 lists each partner’s share of the company’s income, losses, credits, and deductions. Any bonuses are deductible.

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What Is an Enrolled Agent and Does Your Business Need One?

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Once your business is formed, Gaddis says an enrolled agent can help explain to you what business expenses are deductible from your taxes. Public and corporate accounting firms, law firms, investment firms, private practices, banks, and state departments of revenue also typically employ enrolled agents.