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What is limited liabilty?
Limited liability is a principle of business law which shields the owners of a business from the business's liabilities. Owners of a business which has limited liability may lose … more
What are the advantages of organizing a business as a Sole Proprietorship?
A sole proprietorship is a business that is owned by an individual and that is not formed pursuant to any special legal construct, such as a limited liability partnership or a corporation. As … more

What is Your Business Worth?
It can be challenging to determine how much your business is worth. However, if you want to use your business as collateral for a loan or if you want to sell your business then it is very important to come up with an accurate valuation. Much like selling a home, there is no exact science or magic figure that determines what your property, or your business, is worth. Instead you have … more
Common Small Business Tax Deductions
Business tax deductions are important to all small businesses. Tax deductions lower a business’s tax bill to the government and allow business owners to keep more of their hard earned money. Small business owners can benefit from common small business tax deductions if they know when to use them correctly. The penalties for misusing tax deductions can be significant and result … more

Corporate Dissolution or Liquidation
This form is required by the IRS when you file a final tax return for a business. (Form 966 ( Rev. 12-2007)
Application for Determination for Terminating Plan
Complete and submit this form to apply for a determination on the dissolution of a retirement plan. (Form 5310 (Rev. 4-2006)
Notice of Plan Merger or Consolidation, Spinoff, or Transfer of Plan Assets or Liabilities; Notice of Qualified Separate Lines of Business
Use this form to notify the IRS of a merger or consolidation of plans. (Form 5310-A (Rev. 4-2006)
Distributable Benefits From Employee Pension Benefit Plans
This form is required by the IRS when you file for a determination on other dissolution of a retirement plan. (Form 6088 ( Rev. 3-2008