Here is a great article I read on Reuters Tax News today. Hopefully, there will be an overhaul of international taxation to be less punitive for US business. Global deal over digital tax eludes France, U.S. in Davos talks By Leigh Thomas, Richard Lough and Luke Baker...
The LLC is the most popular form of business in the US The limited liability company is taxed like a partnership in the US as the default rule. There can be other types of taxation elected, but that is generally not advisable. The limited liability company is...
Basic Entities in the United States – Partnerships Partnerships are similar to a sole proprietorship in that the individuals have personal liability. This means that each partner is liable for their own actions and the actions of the other partners. That is a big...
Unlike many countries, you do not have to be a citizen of the United States, or a resident, in order to establish a business in the US. A non-US citizen and resident establish a business without having any kind of immigration visa or any special. That person will be...
(see Cat.com) Once again, Congress is focusing on businesses that have used smart planning in order to avoid the excessive US corporate and personal tax rates as well as the extremely complex compliance costs. Instead of focusing on how to lower US taxes and make tax...
Congress refused for over a decade to make the Estate and Gift Tax law changes. They only passed a last-minute 2 year extension in December. The Internal Revenue Code was last overhauled in 1986 in the Reagan era attempt toward simplification. Since then, more than...
Government Attacks US Multinational Companies! The US government is searching for ways to grab money from US-based businesses. Even though most of the top US businesses are global, Pres. Obama and Congress want to tax money wherever earned. Businesses have reacted by...