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Small Business Tax Tip #6: Bank on a C-corporation Comeback:  According to John Smolke, CPA with Seattle-based Peterson Sullivan, “The prospect of increased future tax rates means business owners should consider the most appropriate form of business operation. C-corporations may make a comeback if individual tax rates are increased to 39.6 percent; if a surtax of 5.4 percent is imposed on high AGI taxpayers; or if additional Medicare taxes are imposed on high-income taxpayers. Paying taxes at C-corp rates may make the most sense, especially during the years when the business needs to build up its equity.”

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