Closing a Business Involves a Number of Tax Responsibilities

While many facets of the economy have improved this year, the rising cost of living and other economic factors have caused many businesses to close their doors. If this is your situation, we can help you, including taking care of various tax responsibilities. To start with, a business must file a final federal income tax return and some other related forms for the year it closes its doors. The type of return that must be filed depends on the type of business you have. For example: Sole Proprietors will need to file the usual Schedule C, “Profit or Loss from Business,” with their individual returns for the year they close their businesses. They may also need to report self-employment tax. Partnerships must file Form 1065, “U.S. Return...