Have you noticed things are a little different these days?

I bet that’s the biggest understatement you’ve read in a while. In fact, it might even be a little annoying. Of course, things have changed.

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C Corporations are one of the oldest business structures out there. And, while they come in and out of fashion, but they never go away. In today’s tax climate, the C Corporation is quickly gaining importance as a tax-savings tool. Will it work for your business? Find out in this new Online Workshop.

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Hungry state governments are looking for ways to expand their tax bases. That means plenty of tax changes for individuals and businesses alike. To react and adapt most effectively, you need a flexible business structure. Find out what we recommend in this new Online Workshop.

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The most dangerous states to live in right now, at least fiscally-speaking, are:

California. California is the poster child for states in trouble. There have been mandatory furloughs for state workers, school aid slashed, teacher layoffs and the infamous IOUs that were going for 60 cents to the dollar at the worst point. There is a $6 billion budget gap and it’s estimated that this will climb to $20.7 billion before the tide turns.

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I wish I could take credit for the idea of worst tax ideas of 2009, but that credit actually has to go to Howard Gleckman from the Tax Policy Center. He came up with the top 10 worst ideas.

My favorite for these Lump of Coal awards:

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This time of year is often the time for families and friends. It’s a time many use to reflect on the past year or maybe even past decade, and to plan for the next year (decade).

My family is in a new home this year on the beach and our son made the jump, tentative at first, into adulthood. He now has his own place, but it’s just 3 doors down from us.

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Do you have hidden sources of cash that you’ve been overlooking? If you’re like many business owners, you have hard assets or soft assets that can be repurposed into cash machines. Join Diane to learn more about how a business analysis can help your business to kick up more cash – even in a tough economy!

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Not much time left for year-end tax planning, but there are still some things you can do. Let’s get to it, because you don’t want to spend your time reading a blog! You’ve got work to do.

Tip #1: If you don’t have a business, start one. If you start one today, you can immediately take a deduction for business expenses. A business expense is anything that is ordinary and necessary to the production of income.

Some overnight biz ideas:

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Not much time left for year-end tax planning, but there are still some things you can do. Let’s get to it, because you don’t want to spend your time reading a blog! You’ve got work to do.

Tip #1: If you don’t have a business, start one. If you start one today, you can immediately take a deduction for business expenses. A business expense is anything that is ordinary and necessary to the production of income.

Some overnight biz ideas:

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Depreciation can be a significant source of tax savings, but only when it’s handled properly. Handled improperly, you could accidentally reduce your deduction, or even suspend it entirely. Listen in on this brand new Online Workshop to find out what you need to know to make sure you get all the savings you’re entitled to.

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