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New Business Guide Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Selecting a Legal Entity

	Sole Proprietorship
	Partnership
	Corporation
	S Corporation
	Limited Liability Company

Chapter 2: Registering with the Tax Authorities

	Internal Revenue Service
	Business License
	Tax Calendar

Chapter 3: Accounting and Bookkeeping

	Chart of Accounts
	Cash or Accrual Accounting
	Accounting Records and Record-Keeping
	A Word About Computers
	Internal Control
	Illustrative Chart of Accounts

Chapter 4: Payroll Taxes

	Available Publications
	Tax Deposit Requirements
	Federal Unemployment Taxes
	State Unemployment Taxes
	Supplemental Wages
	Fringe Benefits
	Other Tax Requirements
	Tax Rates

Chapter 5: Selecting a Year-End

	Which Month to Choose
	How to Make the Election
	Changing the Year-End

Chapter 6: Income Taxes

	Income Tax Forms
	Estimated Tax Payments
	Due Dates
	Extensions
	First Corporate Return
	Tax Planning
	State Taxes

Chapter 7: Cash Planning and Forecasting

	Starting the Analysis
	Cash Collections
	Disbursements
	Projected Statement of Cash Flow

Chapter 8: Obtaining Credit and Financing Your Own Business

	How Do I Get the Money
	Financing Alternatives
	Debt Financing Sources
	Equity Financing Sources

Chapter 9: Insurance

Required Policies

Chapter 10: Selecting Professional Advisors

	Conclusion
	Common State and Federal Tax Forms