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Business Essentials

Get everything you need to launch your business with confidence. 

Whether you are starting a side gig or starting a whole business, you'll find essential checklists, guides, and tax information right here. Choose a section below to get started.

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Sole Proprietorship: 
Someone who owns an unincorporated business by themselves. Can have employees but not owners can't pay themselves because business and owner are considered one entity. 

Non-Profits: 
Non-profit organizations operate for social or charitable purposes, not for profit. They rely on donations and grants and are tax-exempt. Legal requirements and regulations vary by jurisdiction.

LLC: 
SINGLE MEMBER LLC
A business where the members of the company cannot be held liable for company's debts or liabilities.

Can have employees, but IRS considers the business and the owner to be one entity.
S-CORP
A pass-through entity, limited to 100 U.S. citizen Shareholders, can have employees and pay owners.
C-CORP
Necessary when shareholders are from other countries & desire to become public. However, there is a risk of double taxation. 

Partnerships: 
A business that has more than two owners withan interest in the industry.

Featured Resources

Follow these key steps to establish your business.

Expense Tracker

New Business Formation Checklist

Tax Prep Checklist

Important Deadlines

January 15 - Sales Tax/Payroll Tax Due

January 31 - 1099s/W2 Due

February 15 - Sales Tax/Payroll Tax Due

March 15 - 1120, 1065 & 990 Due

March 15 - Sales Tax/Payroll Tax Due

March 31 - End of the 1st Quarter

April 15 - Sales Tax/Payroll Tax Due

April 15 - 1040 Due

May 15 - Sales Tax/Payroll Tax Due

June 15 - Sales Tax/Payroll Tax Due

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