Tax Implications of Business Structure

This course provides exposure to accounting and finance concepts and is intended for business owners, entrepreneurs, or employees who do not have an extensive background in accounting or finance. Participants will leave the session with an awareness of information typically used to analyze the day-to-day financial condition of a business, useful tools to help make profitable decisions, and insight into estate planning basics. The course content includes: a high-level analysis of cash flow using graphics and charts (as opposed to number-intensive spreadsheets and tables) to explain Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) of financial reporting; useful methods for evaluating unit economics to determine the profitability of products/services; a checklist of key performance indicators of financial health; and high-level estate planning information important to business owners.

Your Host:

Glenn Gregory

Glenn founded Obsidian Investment Advisers, LLC, a $25 million registered investment advisory firm with over 23 years of professional investment experience. Before founding Obsidian, he was a corporate turnaround artist, having traveled throughout Europe, AsiaPac, and LatinAm, restructuring several underperforming divisions during his career. He also has taken his investment knowledge to the local small business community as an active angel

investor involved in local small business investment and competitiveness issues.

Outline & Topics to be Covered

Personal vs. Business Income

• Definition of Personal Income
• Definition of Business Income
• Tax Avoidance vs. Tax Evasion

How Business Type Effects Income Tax (Typical business types; excludes exotic entities)

• Pass-through Income entities (Sole Proprietorships, S-Corps, Limited Partnerships (LPs), Limited Liability Companies (LLCs))
• Double-taxation entity (C-Corps)
• Non-profit entity (501c organizations)

How Business Type Impacts Capital Raising Strategy (Typical business types; excludes exotic entities)

• Pass-through Income entities (Sole Proprietorships, S-Corps, Limited Partnerships (LPs), Limited Liability Companies (LLCs))
• Double-taxation entity (C-Corps)
• Non-profit entity (501c organizations)

Comparison & Contrast of Business Income-Related IRS Tax Forms 

• Personal Income Tax (IRS Form 1040)
• Business Income Tax (IRS Form 1120 [C-Corps], Form 1120-S [S-Corps], Form 1065 [LP; LLC], Schedule C [Sole Proprietorships], Form 990 [Non-profit])

Financial Report Compilation Strategies

• Self-prepared
• Bookkeeper
• CPA

Tax Preparation

• Self-prepared
• Bookkeeper
• CPA