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Tech Start-Up Tax Credits

Running any business means you will have to pay taxes at some point. To keep your taxes as low as possible, you need to know which taxes your start-up needs to pay, the amount of taxes outstanding, and when to file. Even a small mistake can really hurt your finances, but by planning well, you can take make use of tax deductions. Plan your taxes properly and you can save on the amount that you owe. This is where tax credits come in. A business tax credit is a tax incentive that reduces the taxes you need to pay. 

Benefits of Business Tax Credits to Tech Companies

To understand the benefits of tax credits to tech start-ups, you need to break down tax credits further. Business tax credits come in a few different forms. Available business tax credits for tech include research and experimentation, investment, welfare-to-work, and work opportunity. Click here to read more about different tax credits. 

You can claim tax credits if you file the specific form for that tax credit on the IRS website. If you’re not sure, get help from a licensed tax professional or an account. Remember that tax credit forms and the available credits will change yearly, so check the IRS website before you file. 

The main advantage of business tax credits is that they reduce the amount of tax you have to pay. If you have excess credits for the current tax year, you can carry them forward to the next year, saving more then too. 

Understand Your Tax Responsibilities

As an entrepreneur, you need to have an understanding of all of the local, state, and federal income taxes that you might incur. Your business entity and the number of employees that you have will inform the amount you need to pay. You may also incur other local and state taxes depending on the local or state taxing authority. If you know all the potential taxes that you could incur, you plan for them and better manage your finances. 

Know When To Involve An Accountant

Setting up a business ledger is one of the most important things you need to do when launching a tech startup. Even when you’re new, it’s a good idea to bring in an experienced bookkeeper to audit your business and maintain your accounting records properly as you grow. Accurate records will be invaluable when you are filing your taxes each year or looking for outside funding. When your business is more established, you could hire a full-time internal accountant. 

Understand The Available Business Tax Credits

There are a lot of tax credits available to tech start-ups. The most popular is the research and development tax credit. You can use this to pay federal payroll taxes. In some states, it can also be converted into cash. Understand how you can make use of these credits to your advantage to reduce your tax bill.

Take advantage of any available business tax credits, and you’ll be better able to keep your tech business afloat, even during uncertain times

Rania

rania@transpremium.com

I AM RANIA MERCHAK ANDRAOS, A CAREER MOM WITH A PASSION FOR WORDS, FITNESS & HEALTH, AND FOOD! STICK AROUND AND ENJOY THE RIDE AS YOU GET A GLIMPSE OF MY WORLD!

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