Every corporation incorporated in the State of Delaware is required to file an Annual Franchise Tax Report and pay the associated franchise taxes. This requirement is in place regardless of the level of activity or income generated by the company. The purpose of this...
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Demystifying Taxes for Startup Founders: Deadlines You Need to Know
It’s that time of year again. The beginning of a new calendar year means every business owner needs to put some thought into tax filings. Beyond filing for your own company, you also have fast-approaching responsibilities pertaining to your employee’s taxes and their...
All about SECURE Act 2.0 Tax Credits for Small Businesses
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1099 + Other Year-End Reporting Tips for Your Tech Startup | 2024
Startup founders, as you embark on making sure your tech company is compliant with all of its tax obligations in 2024, a host of deadlines are upcoming for you and your finance team to navigate which involve information returns (W2s, 1099s, and other reporting). ...
Form 6166, Tax Residency, and Why It Matters for Your Startup
Expanding your operations abroad means that your business is doing well enough to scale in a big way. It’s a major milestone. But it can also come with a major tax burden if you’re not careful. Once you start operating internationally, your startup could be subject...
6 Year-End Tax Planning Tips for 2023
As the year wraps up, it’s time to start making that list and checking it twice. No, it’s not your holiday gift list. It’s your year-end tax planning to-dos. Taking some time to get yourself sorted could mean thousands of dollars of savings between your startup’s...
Passing the Four-Part R&D Tax Credit Test
Who wouldn’t want to cut their tax bill by as much as $500,000? It’s no surprise, then, that a lot of companies — especially startups trying to extend their runway as much as possible — explore the R&D tax credit. Technically called the Credit for Increasing...
What New York-Based Tech Companies Should Know About QETC Filings
The state of New York offers some serious tax perks for tech startups operating within its borders. Specifically, if you can get certified as a qualified emerging tech company (QETC), you and your investors can claim some meaningful credits to lower your tax...
Don’t Let New York’s Franchise Tax Sneak Up On You
When you think about taxes, you probably directly associate the money that goes out to tax authorities with the money that’s come in. Take sales tax as an example. The more you sell, the more you’re going to pay. Income tax isn’t so different: the more you earn, the...