Book excerpt: In today's economy, corporations enjoy many advantages over other business organizations, such as proprietorships or partnerships. But is corporate designation really appropriate for you and your business? How to Incorporate and Start a Business covers every aspect of incorporation. Each book in the series offers specific information on a single state -- so that readers get the information they need about their state's regulations and business conditions. Readers will literally be able to start up and run a business just by following the guidelines in each book. Each volume includes general information on starting and operating your business, beginning with the how and why to incorporate, federal rules and regulations that must be followed regarding tax strategies and employee relations, and the "brass tactics" involving getting business insurance, tax help, and hiring an attorney when you really need one. Most important, there is fully comprehensive, state-specific information, complete with al of the necessary forms that need to be filed. The state sections highlight whether your state recognizes the "S" corporation, state regulations regarding licensing, excise taxes, and buying an existing business; and state laws that oversee each type of corporation or partnershi