A Guide to Taxing Intangible Assets

8 min readFebruary 9, 2024Businesses hold two types of assets: tangible and intangible. Most business owners are familiar with their tangible assets, the things of value that they can hold and see like their office building, vehicles, supplies, materials, furniture, equipment, and cash. Intangible assets, however, are just as relevant and even more important for some businesses than tangible assets.Key TakeawaysWhat Are Intangible Assets: Intangible assets are assets that have no physical nature. They cannot be held or seen. Examples of intangible assets with which you are likely familiar include brands, brand recognition…Deducting and Amortizing Intangible Assets Costs: To reduce your overall tax bill, your business can often deduct business-related expenses to calculate a lower total for taxable income. Deductions are usually treated in one of three waysBe Worry-Free and Tax-Ready With Outsourced Accounting for Businesses: No matter what industry your business operates in, the valuin...