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IRS publication 4636 deals with Travel, Entertainment and Car Expenses.

IRS publication 463 deals with Travel, Entertainment and Car Expenses.

If you meet certain requirements to be identified as a "Performing Artist" you can deduct all of your car expenses as a adjustment to income directly on Form 1040 instead as a itemized deduction on Schedule A. There is a 5 step requirement test that must be answered before a person is identified as a Performing artist.

Yes. The IRS has developed a web site to help small business and self-employed persons at www.irs.gov/businesses/small/index.html.

Yes. The IRS has developed a web site to help small business and self-employed persons at www.irs.gov/businesses/small/index.html.

Yes. The IRS has developed a web site to help small business and self-employed persons at www.irs.gov/businesses/small/index.html.

Yes. All employees who have reached age 21 with at least 1 year of service. Generally, a employer does not have to cover seasonal or part-time employees who work less than 1,000 hours during a 12 month period.

A Defined-Contribution Plan is a type of Keogh plan. It is a retirement plan in which a certain amount or percentage of money is set aside each year by a company for the benefit of the employee. There are restrictions as to when and how you can withdraw these funds without penalties.
The limitation increased in 2014 from $51000 to $52,000.

A Defined-Benefit Plan is a type of Keogh plan. It is a employer-sponsored retirement plan where employee benefits are calculated based on a formula using factors such as salary history and duration of employment. Investment risk and portfolio management are entirely under the control of the company. There are also restrictions on when and how you can withdraw these funds without penalties.

HR(10) plans are Keogh plans.