STARTING A NEW BUSINESS - INDEX

Topic

Page(s)

ARE YOU READY TO START YOUR OWN BUSINESS?

2

ELECTION TO AMORTIZE ORGANIZATIONAL AND START-UP EXPENSES

3

TYPES OF ENTITIES - Information, Comparisons and Pros & Cons

4-17

KEEPING THINGS SEPARATE TO RUN A BETTER BUSINESS

18

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

19

LIQUIDATION PRIORITIES

20

FEDERAL TAXES, LICENSES, & PERMITS REQUIRED

20

Sources of Assistance

22

Business Plan - General Information

22

Starting And Operating A Business In Ohio

State Requirements

Requirements For Businesses With Employees

State Licenses

Checklist of State Requirements

23-24

City Withholding Taxes

25

Sales and Use Taxes

26

Corporation Franchise Taxes

26

Unemployment Compensation Contributions

26

Worker's Compensation Premiums

26

Specific Business Taxes

26

County and Local Taxes - Tangible Personal Property Taxes

27

Municipal Income Taxes

27

Other Reporting

27

Other Reporting-Payments to Subcontractors

27

Business Expense Deductions

28-29

Questions - Your Business's Strengths & Weaknesses

30-35

Evaluating Your Business, Its Products, and Customers

36-37

Accounting Assistance - Compilation, Review or Audit?

38-40