This book is a must-read for entrepreneurs and new business owners. Income tax law can be complicated and overwhelming, and business owners may not be aware of the essential steps they need to take to comply with tax law. The author offers a straightforward overview of income tax terms and principles that business owners should be aware of in order to minimize income taxes, such as the different types of business entities, rules for deducting business expenses, home office deductions, passive activity income, and payroll taxes.

Starting a business requires so much more than a great idea; there are a number of critical legal and tax-related decisions that will need to be made. As a business owner or executive, the choices you make could impact the bottom line. In this book, you will find practical tax tips as well as useful examples to help illustrate significant tax principles. Author Michael Gill is a certified public accountant and attorney with decades of experience in helping start-up businesses comply with federal and state tax laws and minimize income taxes.