Author Description

Starting and Operating a Business in Idaho (2011) is the most complete tax and legal guidebook in existence for Idaho small businesses. The author, a retired attorney and CPA and a Harvard Law graduate, provides you with a detailed but easy to read explanation of the tax and legal "ground rules" you need to know to navigate successfully through the complex maze of federal and Idaho tax and business laws and regulations. The roughly 500 pages (if printed) of each state edition in this e-book series offer far more than a dry description of the applicable business laws and taxes, however. The lively text is peppered throughout the book with key points to consider, including "Cautions," "Planning Points," "Important Points," and "Update Notes" that are highlighted to get your attention. FEDERAL LAWS AND TAXES Federal tax and legal coverage includes individual income, self-employment, estate, gift, and excise taxes, corporate income tax; payroll and withholding taxes; securities laws and regulations; environmental laws; minimum wage/overtime and child labor laws; ADA and other anti-discrimination and HealthCare Reform laws that apply to employers; immigration laws affecting hiring; OSHA job safety and health requirements; ERISA (employee benefits) compliance; the Family and Medical Leave Act rules; mail order sales and telemarketing regulations; Internet taxation and regulation; and much more. UPDATED FULLY FOR THE 2011-2012 EXTENSION OF THE BUSH TAX CUTS! IDAHO LAWS AND TAXES Idaho tax and legal coverage includes the Idaho state income tax, state corporate income tax, Idaho sales and use, property, and unemployment taxes, withholding of employment taxes, and other state and local business taxes; state fair employment laws, which may differ from federal; the Idaho minimum wage, overtime, and child labor laws; mandatory workers' compensation insurance and new hires reporting; wage payment requirements; when/if registra