Whether for professional reasons or personal affairs, everyone must deal with legal matters at some point in their lifetime.
Filling out legal documents requires meticulous attention, starting with selecting the right form template.
10 Steps to Creating a Corporation Select Corporate Jurisdiction. Select Corporate Name. Determine Corporate Name Availability. Complete Articles of Incorporation. Submit & Register Articles of Incorporation. Purchase Corporate Seal & Minute Book. Complete Corporate By-Laws, Organizational Minutes & Issue Shares.
Income of $400 or less after deductions Generally, self-employed individuals must pay a self-employment tax to make sure they pay their portion of FICA taxes based on their annual income. But, if your net earnings from self-employment were less than $400, you don't have to file a business tax return.
While small businesses must always pay corporate tax, they don't have to charge or pay for GST/HST until they generate $30,000 in income for four consecutive quarters.
If you are planning to operate your S-Corporation in Canada, you will need to ensure that your revenues and expenses are recorded separately from your income earned in the US. This is because when you file your 1120-S you will be required to disclose all foreign income separately.
Yes, you can file your own corporate taxes, nevertheless it is strongly recommended to use an accounting professional.