Business Loan Taxation

With so many legal terms in a commercial business loan to be bothered about, you may not have thought about the tax implications on your loan. However, it is important to know precisely how accepting a commercial business loan will affect your taxes so that you can plan accordingly. Tax issues can be difficult, so refer to your CPA for specific advice.

Commercial business loans are usually not considered business income for tax purposes. Not only that, but the principal and interest paid on a business loan are regarded as costs incurred in the business, and can be deducted from taxes as such. Keep both of these in mind as you calculating the total costs of a loan amount.

To claim a deduction on the principal and interest you pay on a business loan, you must report the total commercial business loan amount and show that the loan was used to further lengthen the business line's operation, maintenance, or expansion.

Be careful that it is specifically a commercial business loan you are considering when submitting principal and interest deductions. For example, a payroll advance is not a loan because there is an exchange of services, even if those services by the employee occur in the future. Any payment given in exchange for goods and services at some point will not qualify as a loan. If you negotiate with the lender after receiving a loan, keep in mind that any forgiven debt is taxable. This can and should be taken into consideration in your negotiations. Also, remember that you may need to get a commercial business loan from your lender in the future.

If you negotiate with the lender after receiving a loan, keep in mind that any forgiven debt is taxable. This can and should be taken into consideration in your negotiations. Also, remember that you may need to get a commercial business loan from your lender in the future.

You must adequately record your loan in the business financial statements. Existing liabilities are usually considered debts that must be paid within the next 12 months. You will need to record the portion of the loan expected to be paid within the next 12 months. To find the desired annual amount, multiply your monthly payments by twelve.

You also need to record the noncurrent debt of your long term commercial business loan. This is the principal amount left to be paid after the next twelve months.