J.K. Lasser's Small Business Taxes 2025 - 27th Edition by Barbara Weltman (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Straightforward small business tax guidance from America's favorite expert

In the newly revised J.K. Lasser's Small Business Taxes 2025: Your Complete Guide to a Better Bottom Line, veteran small business attorney and tax expert Barbara Weltman delivers small business tax planning info based on the latest tax law updates. You'll discover the exact steps you need to take to minimize your 2024 tax bill and position your business for tax savings in the year ahead. The book contains comprehensive and straightforward guidance that walks you through which deductions and credits to look out for and how to use them.

Weltman shows you the tax relief and newly created green energy tax breaks legally available to your small business--as well as how to claim them on your IRS forms--and what records and receipts you'll need to keep. You'll also find:

• Tax facts, strategies, checklists, and the latest info you need to make sure you pay Uncle Sam what he's owed--and not a penny more
• Sample IRS forms that show you how to properly claim applicable deductions and credits
• New tax laws, court decisions, and IRS rulings that impact your bottom-line
• A complimentary new e-supplement that contains the latest developments from the IRS and Congress

An essential resource for small business owners, J.K. Lasser's Small Business Taxes 2025 is your personal roadmap to shrinking your tax bill while making sure you pay your fair (and legal) share.

From the Back Cover

The tax facts and strategies that every small business owner needs to know for their 2024 tax return and year-round planning

Owning a small business is a huge responsibility. And while all small business owners try to improve their bottom lines, few are aware of all the ways that the constantly changing tax laws can help them save money.

In J.K. Lasser's Small Business Taxes 2025, award-winning attorney and small business taxation expert Barbara Weltman shows you exactly how to save money on your next tax return. You'll find reliable and straightforward information about small business tax planning you need to make tax-smart decisions throughout the year.

You'll learn to use deductions and tax credits efficiently, shield your business income, and maximize your small business tax refund. The book also highlights the latest tax changes to help you plan ahead.

In this fully updated resource, you'll find:

• Detailed coverage of the latest tax laws, court decisions, and IRS rulings
• Tax-planning strategies to help you make better decisions all year long
• Comprehensive information on every relevant tax write-off, like the QBI deduction
• Clear instructions on where to report income and claim deductions and credits on IRS forms
• Guidance on new cost-of-living adjustments to write-offs and income limits, transferring energy-related tax credits, and setting up emergency savings accounts (PLESAs) for employees
• Help with state tax and information returns you may need to file
• Sample forms and checklists to help you prepare for tax season

Get your free online supplement for the latest tax changes.

About the Author

BARBARA WELTMAN is an attorney and a nationally recognized expert in taxation for small businesses, as well as the author of many top-selling books on taxes and finance, including J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions & Tax Breaks. She is also the publisher of Idea of the Day^(R) and Big Ideas for Small Business^(R), an award-winning blogger and quoted regularly in major publications (including the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and Consumer Reports). Visit her at www.BigIdeasForSmallBusiness.com.