The Learning Annex Presents Small Business Basics: Your Complete Guide to a Better Bottom Line

Introduction.

PART 1: ORGANIZATION.

Chapter 1: Business Organization.

Chapter 2: Tax Year and Accounting Methods.

Chapter 3: Recordkeeping for Business Income and Deductions.

PART 2: BUSINESS INCOME AND LOSSES.

Chapter 4: Income or Loss from Business Operations.

Chapter 5: Capital Gains and Losses.

Chapter 6: Gains and Losses from Sales of Business Property.

PART 3: BUSINESS DEDUCTIONS AND CREDITS.

Chapter 7: Car and Truck Expenses.

Chapter 8: Repairs and Maintenance.

Chapter 9: Bad Debts.

Chapter 10: Rents.

Chapter 11: Taxes and Interest.

Chapter 12: First-Year Expensing and Depreciation, Amortization, and Depletion.

Chapter 13: Retirement Plans.

Chapter 14: Casualty and Theft Losses.

Chapter 15: Home Office Deductions.

Chapter 16: Medical Coverage and Other Deductions.

Chapter 17: Deductions for Alternative Minimum Tax.

Chapter 18: Roundup of Tax Credits.

Index.