Sole Proprietorship: Control, Risk, and Liability Basics

A sole proprietorship is a business owned and operated by one individual. The owner makes all the decisions and is responsible for running the business. Because the business and owner aren't separate, the owner is personally responsible for the business's debts and obligations. The owner should maintain separate business records as well. Sole proprietors report business [...]

IRS Launches New Online Tool to Help Taxpayers Resolve Tax Debt

This article was published by the IRS. The IRS has announced a new online tool to help taxpayers understand and resolve tax debt. The Tax Debt Help tool provides individuals and businesses with a simple, accessible way to explore payment options and identify next steps based on their situation. The tool is part of the IRS’s [...]

Differences Between MA State and Federal Tax Law for Corporate Excise

General overview of the most common differences between the federal and Massachusetts state tax treatment of corporate excise. Massachusetts generally follows the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) as currently in effect for Massachusetts corporate excise tax purposes. The following is a summary of the most common differences between the IRC and Massachusetts tax code for corporate excise [...]

2025 Year-End Checklist for Businesses

You still have a few hours left to take any important year-end financial or tax planning action for your business. This handy 2025 year-end checklist from Paychex can help! Click here to download.

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