Archive for June, 2009

2009 Tax Breaks for Small Business

Jun 10, 2009 in Articles, News Flash, Tax Smarts

Finally a couple breaks that gives a bit of relief specifically for self-employed folks!

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) has created a few tax breaks for 2009 that are only available this year, some with just a few months to take action and save taxes. Here are a couple you may want to take note of right now because they can have a quick impact on your cash flow.

Estimated Tax Requirements Modified

There are changes to the estimated tax requirements. This is welcome news since the next deadline is Monday, June 15th.

You can defer your estimated tax payments, paying a larger part of your 2009 estimate at the end of the year. The payment requirements have been modified as well.

Now you only need to pay in the lesser of 90% of your 2008 or your 2009 tax bill through estimated payments. The most significant qualification for this new rule is that more than half of your gross income in 2008 had to be from your small business.

Making Work Pay Credit for the Self-Employed

We’ve heard lots about how employees are getting the benefit of this new credit right now, but what about us?

The new credit is equal to 6.2% of your earned income, up to $800 (depending on your filing status). Of course, there is a phaseout of the credit for taxpayers with higher income (AGI over $75,000-$150,000). But if you qualify, you can take the credit now by deducting it from your estimated tax payments.

For directions on how to make the calculations, use Worksheet 2-9 on page 43 of Publication 505

For additional small business tax breaks that may apply to your business, check out the summary of ARRA small business info available directly on the IRS website.

You Need A Mini-Site!

Jun 07, 2009 in Articles, News Flash, Smart Choices

This is a special time-sensitive invitation…

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I’d like to invite you to join me in attending a one-time-only webinar happening THIS coming Wednesday, June 10th.

If you’ve got a website up for your business…or need to get one, this is an event I’m sure you’ll want to attend along with me!

This new, absolutely free, LIVE *webinar* is being offered by my favorite online trainer, Jim Edwards. This special class is called:

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Regardless of where you are in your business, this live webinar contains proven battle-tested blueprints for making your online presence profitable with quick and easy little “mini-websites” you can easily create yourself in just a single afternoon!

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  • And much, MUCH more!

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I’m definitely looking forward to being on this webinar myself — that’s why I thought you’d want to know about it too. It’s going to to be a first-class event!

I truly hope you can join me. You won’t regret it — of that I’m 100% sure.

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