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Clear guidance on the financial, payroll, and people questions that tend to become urgent when no one explains them early.
News · 2 min read ·
Things To Consider When Hiring a Temporary Worker
Does your business get busier in the spring or summer and are you considering hiring temporary staff to help with the workload? If so, keep in mind there are some things to consider. The first is whether they can be a…
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IRS has $917 Million for People Who Have Not Filed a 2009 Income Tax Return
Have you put off filing you 2009 tax return because you're too busy and figure you're owed a refund so there won't be a penalty? If so, you need to file soon or miss out on the funds due to you. The IRS announced refu…
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Use Tax: What is it and Why Do I Have to Pay It?
Consumers often make purchases online and therefore often times aren't charged tax on these orders. However, this does not mean these purchases are tax free. In most states, these purchases are subject to use tax. If…
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Thanks for the Referrals!
In the last two weeks I've had quite a few referrals come into my office and each has had a problem we are able to alleviate. One new client referred to us was overwhelmed and when I arrived at her home to help her ca…
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News · 3 min read ·
Avoid These 5 Credit Pitfalls
Do you understand what affects your credit score? Want to avoid common mistakes? Although I'm technically not in this field, I have learned a lot over the years about this topic. Below are tips I've gleaned. What can…
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News · 1 min read ·
I Have a New Employee
I'm excited to announce the hiring of a new employee. Celia is joining our team as the Client Care/Office Manager. Her duties will include maintaining communication with our clients regarding bookkeeping/payroll/sales…
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Don't Be Scammed by Cyber Criminals
The Internal Revenue Service receives thousands of reports each year from taxpayers who receive suspicious emails, phone calls, faxes or notices claiming to be from the IRS. Many of these scams fraudulently use the IR…
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Supporting Those You Know in Business
I am very lucky to provide bookkeeping, sales tax and payroll services to small business owners. I enjoy giving them peace of mind knowing the are in compliance with their filings and that they have more free time to…
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How to Find an Accountant
It's tax time again. If you are new in business (or need to find a better option than what you have now) it may be time to look for an accountant. How do you find the one that is right for you and your business? Here…
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Temporary Location Sales Tax Permits
Do you sell products and remit sales tax to your state tax agency? Do you sometimes sell your products a craft fairs or temporary locations? Are you aware of the regulations regarding these types of sales? As you are…
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Why It’s Important to Separate Business and Personal Funds
Many small business owners run their financial transactions though personal bank and credit card accounts thinking it is easier (and possibly less expensive). As a business owner, you need to have separate bank and cr…
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Why You Should Register for an EIN as a Sole Proprietor
An EIN (Employment Identification Number) is assigned by the IRS for businesses that have registered as any type of entity (corporation, partnership, trust, etc.). It is the number used to identify the business for ta…
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