Janet Berry-Johnson

Janet Berry-Johnson is a freelance writer with four years of experience covering accounting, income taxes, insurance, mortgages and personal finance topics. She’s a CPA and spent a decade working as an auditor and tax adviser before pursuing writing full time. She’s written for several outlets, including Forbes, Discover, FreshBooks and Wirecutter. Her blog, Life & Taxes, caters to small business owners interested in learning more about accounting and taxes.

Articles by Janet Berry-Johnson

S-Corp vs. C-Corp: How to Choose the Right Business Structure

When you start a business, one of the first decisions you’ll need to make is selecting your business structure. If you want to go the... read more

Can You Go to Jail for Not Paying Taxes?

Many people dread the paperwork that comes with filing a federal income tax return — so much so that they avoid filing at all. But... read more

Schedule K-1 Tax Form: What Partnerships and S Corps Need to Know

If you have an ownership interest in a partnership, limited liability company (LLC), S corporation or even a trust, chances are you’ve heard of the... read more

Business Loan Requirements: 7 Things You Need to Qualify

Are you a small business owner considering taking out a loan? Getting a business loan can seem complex and time consuming — especially since every... read more

Franchise Tax: What Business Owners Need to Know

A franchise tax is not a tax on franchises, like a McDonald’s or a 7-Eleven. Instead, it’s a tax paid by businesses for the privilege... read more

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