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An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is also known as a federal tax identification number, and is used to identify a business entity. Find out if you need an EIN and how to apply for one.Unless you are a professional bookkeeper, you probably don't like to spend valuable business time keeping records. But keeping good records can actually help you save money.Explanation for businesses on how to make a name change.If you operate a business and have employees, then this section has the information you will need. You will find resources on hiring, recordkeeping and other topics such as employment taxes, and wage reporting requirements.Use these communication products to help your employees understand their tax compliance responsibilities and find IRS resources to help them file and pay their taxes on time.If you pay independent contractors, you may have to file Form 1099-MISC, Miscellaneous Income, to report payments for services performed for your trade or business.You can receive income in the form of money, property, or services. This section lists many kinds of income that are taxable or nontaxable.This section discusses business taxes you may have to pay and the forms you may have to file. It also discusses taxpayer identification numbers.Learn your options for e-filing form 940, 941 or 944.Federal income tax is a pay-as-you-go tax.
You must pay the tax as you earn or receive income during the year. There are two ways to pay as you go: withholding, and estimated taxes.You can deduct the cost of operating your business. These costs are known as business expenses. These are costs you do not have to capitalize or include in the cost of goods sold.A list of forms for claiming business tax credits, and a brief explanation about when carryovers, and credits cease.Intangible Property is property that has value but cannot be seen or touched. Generally, you can either amortize or depreciate intangible property.This section provides links to resources to help the small business owner create a recordkeeping system, get the latest on the cash vs. Accrual accounting methods, and tips on understanding their IRS notice, what to do if you haven’t filed a tax return, and how to recognize and avoid tax scams.There is more involved in closing your business than just locking the doors. This section provides procedures for getting out of business, including what forms to file and how to handle additional revenue received or expenses you may incur.View the tax calendar online, or subscribe to or import into your calendar program.The advantages of a retirement plan are numerous.
There are economic, business and tax advantages for your business, for your employees and for you. A retirement plan may give you an important competitive edge in attracting and keeping the best employees - and help you plan for your own retirement years. Visit the and search keyword 'retire' for a more information about choosing, operating and maintaining your retirement plan.
The Significance of Effective Corporate Governance for Businesses in Papua New Guinea.1.TYPE OF BUSINESSArticleThe Significance of Effective CorporateGovernance for Businesses in PNGSTANLEY V. THOMASBUSINESS ASSESSOR, ENTERPRISE CENTRE“If a country does not have a reputation for strong corporate governance practices, capitalwill flow elsewhere. If investors are not confident with the level of disclosure, capital will flowelsewhere.
If a country opts for lax accounting and reporting standards, capital will flow elsewhere.All enterprises in that country suffer the consequences.”- Arthur Levitt, former chairman of the US Securities & Exchange CommissionAccording to Organisation for EconomicCo-operation and Development (OECD)‘Corporate governance is the systemby which business organisations aredirected and controlled. The corporate governancestructure specifies the distribution of rights andresponsibilities among different participants inthe organisation, such as the board, managers,shareholders and other stakeholders, and spells outthe rules and procedures for making decisions oncorporate affairs. By doing this, it also provides thestructure through which the company objectives areset, and the means of attaining those objectives andmonitoring performance.’The three basic principles of effective corporategovernance are:1. TransparencyCorporate Governance principles can benefit theowners and managers of companies and increasetransparency and disclosure by:1. Improving access to capital2. Help to survive in an increasingly competitiveenvironment through mergers, acquisitions,partnerships, and risk reduction through assetdiversification.3. Provide an exit policy and ensure a smoothinter-generational transfer of wealth anddivestment of family assets, as well as reducingthe chance for conflicts of interest to arise.4.
Adopting good corporate governancepractices leads to a better system of internalcontrol, thus leading to greater accountabilityand better profit margins2. Corporate ControlCorporate governance plays a vital role inincreasing the corporate value of companies in PapuaNew Guinea. Many businesses seeking new fundsoften find themselves obliged to undertake seriouscorporate governance reforms at a high cost andupon the demand of outsiders, often in a time of crisis.When the foundations are already in place, investorsand potential partners will have more confidence ininvesting in or expanding the company’s operations.“CorporateGovernanceprinciples can benefit theowners and managers.”30Benefits of Good CorporateGovernance for PNG Businesses5.
Good corporate governance can provideproper incentives for the board andmanagement to pursue objectives that are inthe interest of the company and shareholders,as well as facilitate effective monitoring6. Better corporate governance can also provideshareholders with greater security on theirinvestment7.