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Converting an LLC to a Corporation: Tax Implications of Changing Your Business Entity Structure

Converting an LLC to a corporation (or vice versa) is one of the most common entity restructuring transactions for growing businesses. Under Rev. Rul.

Sep 5, 2026
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Converting LLC to S-Corp: Tax Implications, Timing, and the Form 2553 Election

LLC to S-Corp conversion mechanics: 1. Form 2553 (Election by a Small Business Corporation). Filed with the IRS to elect S-Corp tax treatment.

Sep 5, 2026
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Tax Implications of Business Mergers and Acquisitions: Asset Purchase vs. Stock Purchase, IRC 338(h)(10), and Earn-Outs

The tax structure of a business acquisition determines how much the buyer pays in taxes over the next 15 years and how much the seller keeps after tax.

Sep 5, 2026
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Tax Implications of Mixed-Use Property: Home Office, Rental, and Personal Use Allocation Rules

Mixed-use property creates some of the most complex tax calculations in the individual and small business tax code because the same property serves.

Sep 5, 2026
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Tax Implications of Business Loans: Interest, Forgiveness, and PPP

Business loan interest is deductible under IRC 163. Loan proceeds are NOT income.

Sep 5, 2026
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Partnership Buyout Tax Implications: IRC 736, Installment Sales, and Basis Adjustments

When a partner exits a partnership, the tax consequences depend on whether payments are for the partner's interest in partnership property (IRC 736(b)) or.

Sep 5, 2026
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Partnership Distributions: Tax-Free Returns of Basis, Guaranteed Payments, and Distribution Traps

Partnership distributions are generally tax-free to the extent of the partner's basis under IRC 731. Distributions exceeding basis trigger capital gains.

Sep 5, 2026
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Partnership Distributions and Basis: Tax Rules for Withdrawing Money from a Partnership

Partnership distributions are generally tax-free to the extent of the partner's outside basis, but the rules governing when a distribution triggers gain.

Sep 5, 2026
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Partnership Guaranteed Payments: Tax Treatment, SE Tax, and Planning Opportunities Under IRC 707(c)

Guaranteed payments under IRC 707(c) are payments made by a partnership to a partner for services or the use of capital.

Sep 5, 2026
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Tax Implications of Business Partnerships: K-1, Self-Employment Tax, and Special Allocations

Partnerships file Form 1065 (informational) and issue K-1s to partners. Partners pay self-employment tax on their distributive share.

Sep 5, 2026
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Tax Implications of Partnership Mergers and Divisions Under IRC 708: Continuation, Termination, and Asset-Over Transactions

When two or more partnerships merge, or when one partnership divides into two or more separate entities. Partnership merger mechanics: | Concept |.

Sep 5, 2026
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Tax Implications of Remote Employees for Small Businesses

Hiring remote employees in other states creates payroll tax, income tax withholding, unemployment insurance. Obligations when hiring a remote employee in.

Sep 5, 2026
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Tax Implications of Hiring Remote Workers in Different States

Hiring remote employees in other states creates tax nexus for the employer.

Sep 5, 2026
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Renting Your Home or Property to Your Business: Tax Benefits and the Self-Rental Trap

Renting personally owned property to your S-Corp creates a deductible expense for the business and rental income for you personally.

Sep 5, 2026
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Tax Implications of Selling Your Small Business: Asset Sale vs Stock Sale

Selling a business triggers capital gains tax, ordinary income from depreciation recapture, and self-employment tax on certain allocations.

Sep 5, 2026
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Selling Your Business: How the Purchase Price Allocation Determines Your Tax Bill

When selling a business, the total purchase price must be allocated among the business assets under IRC 1060 and the residual method.

Sep 5, 2026
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Selling Your Business: Asset Sale vs. Stock Sale Tax Comparison and Deal Structure

The tax consequences of selling a business differ dramatically depending on whether the transaction is structured as an asset sale or a stock sale.

Sep 5, 2026
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Tax Implications of Selling a Business: Asset Allocation, Goodwill, IRC 1060, and Minimizing Capital Gains

When a business is sold, the tax consequences depend almost entirely on whether the transaction is structured as an asset sale or a stock/interest sale.

Sep 5, 2026
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Selling Your Business: A Complete Tax Guide for Small Business Owners

Selling a business triggers multiple layers of tax, and the total tax bill depends on the entity type (sole proprietorship, LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp.

Sep 5, 2026
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Selling Business Real Estate: Capital Gains, Depreciation Recapture, and 1031 Exchange

When a business owner sells commercial real estate, the gain is split into two components.

Sep 5, 2026
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Cost of Goods Sold: Inventory Accounting Methods and How COGS Affects Your Business Taxes

For any business that sells physical products, cost of goods sold (COGS) is the largest deduction on the tax return and the primary determinant of gross.

Sep 5, 2026
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Stock Options and Restricted Stock Awards: Tax Treatment of Equity Compensation for Business Owners and Employees

Equity compensation is one of the most complex areas of individual and business taxation because the tax consequences depend on the type of award.

Sep 5, 2026
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Tax Implications of Taking on a Business Partner: What Changes and What to Plan For

Adding a partner to a sole proprietorship changes the tax structure from Schedule C to Form 1065 (partnership return). What changes when you add a partner.

Sep 5, 2026
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Tax Treatment of Business Litigation: Settlements, Attorney Fees, and Damages

The tax treatment of business litigation proceeds depends on the origin of the claim. Tax treatment of damages received (recipient's perspective): | Type of.

Sep 5, 2026