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What to Expect for IRS Refunds in 2013
Although I do not prepare income tax returns for clients, I like to share important information regarding tax issues. Here is one I think you may find quite interesting considering all of the talk of the fiscal cliff…
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Happy New Year!
Can you believe it is already December 31st? I don't know how it is possible. Time seems to be going faster and faster for me. I don't know if it's because I have so much I'm involved with that the time just flies, or…
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Tax Rules for Charitable Giving
Individuals and businesses making contributions to charity should keep in mind some key tax provisions that have taken effect in recent years, especially those affecting donations of clothing and household items and m…
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Additional Medicare Tax
Due to the passing of Obamacare, a new Additional Medicare Tax goes into effect starting in 2013. The Additional Medicare Tax applies to an individual’s wages, Railroad Retirement Tax Act compensation, and self-employ…
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Electronic Waste Recycling Fee
Have you ever bought something from a store and been charged an e-waste fee and wondered what it was for? California has a regulation that imposes a fee on the purchase of new or refurbished covered electronic devices…
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Worker's Compensation Employer Fraud
As employers, it is mandatory that worker's compenstion coverage is in place in the event an employee is injured on the job. Many employers see this as a large expense which has an impact on the profit of the business…
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Common Unemployment Insurance Rate Questions
In the last three posts, I've discussed the Notice of Contribution Rates and Statement of UI Reserve Account, what the numbers mean, and how to minimize your UI Rate. To read the former posts, see the following links:…
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How to Minimize Your UI Rate
In the last two posts ( http://ow.ly/g2DUQ and http://ow.ly/g2MiU ) I shared information on how to understand the Notice of Contribution Rates and Statement of UI Reserve Account. One of the charges to your account is…
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Understanding Your CA UI Reserve Notice Part 2
In the last post ( http://ow.ly/g2DUQ ) I started to explain the Notice of Contribution Rates and Statement of UI Reserve Account. Today I'll go into more detail on what the items are that affect your reserve. Line 1…
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Understanding Your CA UI Reserve Notice Part 1
All California employers receive a Notice of Contribution Rates and Statement of UI Reserve Account in December. This information needs to be sent to your payroll processing company so that they know your UI rate for…
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Tips to Being a Lean Start-Up Business
The Small Business Association (SBA) has lots of great information to share with entrepreneurs, and I found a recent article I'd like to share on being a lean start-up business. Writer Caron Beesley shares the followi…
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Year-End Bonus Information
The end of the year is quickly approaching and there are some things you need to be aware of so that you can be compliant with the laws regarding year-end bonuses. Many employers like to give bonuses to employees at t…
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