Posts by Jackie Lam

Many businesses create intellectual property that needs to be protected from being copied or misused. The world of patents, trademarks and copyright protection can be complex. We’ve answered some of the more common questions about intellectual property protection, so you can decide on the type of protection your business needs. What Is Intellectual Property? Intellectual […]

Learn about financial statements of a company, including balance sheets, profit and loss, cash flow statements and equity.

As we near the end of the year, it’s time to get your tax prep for your small business in order. Here’s a tax prep checklist to help you stay organized.

Learn when an LLC should issue more than one K-1 tax form, along with some common mistakes made by business owners.

Here’s what small businesses need to know about the W-8BEN form and how it affects withholding taxes to foreign persons and businesses.

Wondering which state is the best for small business taxes? The Tax Foundation’s State Business Tax Climate Index is a good place to start your analysis. Learn more.

If you’re ready for next-level financial planning and strategy for your small business, you’ll want to hire your own CPA. Here’s how to do it right.

Wondering how much self-employed folks should budget for freelance taxes? Here’s how to figure out what you’ll owe for estimate self-employed taxes.

As an entrepreneur, small business taxes should be at the top of your financial priorities. Here are tax responsibilities for LLCs that you should know of.

Renting out your home for part of the year can be a solid way to earn passive income during the summer months or for the busy tourist season. But before you do so, you’ll want to be aware of the tax rules, lest you get blindsided and end up paying more taxes than anticipated. Here […]