Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter J Reilly is a Forbes contributor who covers taxes. Failure to understand the subtle differences in different sorts of tax ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. So you are now ready to start your own business, but which business structure is best for ...

One of the first tasks a new business owner must address involves the question — What type of entity should I choose to operate my business? “A common tax consideration is a desire to avoid double tax ...

Limited liability companies have become a popular entity for owning and operating a business. A multi-member LLC can elect to be taxed as a partnership, C corporation or an S corporation. It is common ...