There are Massachusetts business lawyers specifically trained in tax law and can help you lower your tax. The ins and outs of tax can be confusing as there are many different types of taxes. Tax planning for small business is actually a full time job and before you can combine your year's tax you need to understand what is considered business income.
Any tax lawyer will tell you that the best way to stay out of trouble of win a dispute is to keep impeccable records. You may need to hire someone just to deal with the record keeping. Most businesses lose audits because they do not have good record keeping. Anything business related should be kept and filed in the appropriate spot, so it can easily be found when needed.
The deductions that can be made for small business will depend on many factors. If your business is audited you will need to show how those business purchases were used only by the company as many times individuals that work in the home may use the item for non business activities.
Entertainment expenses can get a lot of business in trouble, as there are exceptions to the entertainment rule. Up to 50% of client entertainment can e be deducted but if you throw a party for your staff and their families then all of that can be deducted.
There are some other exceptions to this rule as well. Basically a Massachusetts business lawyer will help you save the most you can by truthfully lowering your tax bill and providing help and advice if you should be audited.
