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Video · 3 min read ·
How to Identify Beneficial Owners
Are you an owner of a business? Do you know you may have to report information to FinCen regarding who has control or ownership of your company? It’s important to note that entities, whether recently formed or having…
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Community · 2 min read ·
High Costs of Small Loans from Cash Advance Apps Exposed
A recent report by the Center for Responsible Lending (CRL) highlights significant concerns regarding the use of cash advance apps such as Brigit, Cleo, Dave, EarnIn, and FloatMe. Consumers who use these apps often fa…
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Video · 3 min read ·
Who is a Reporting Company for Beneficial Ownership Filings
Have you heard about Beneficial Ownership Reporting and wondered if you fall under the mandatory filing requirement? There is a lot of confusion around this topic, and I am going to record a video series to explain va…
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Sales tax · 2 min read ·
Decoding 'Rich': Tax Policies and the Road Ahead
Have you ever wondered who qualifies as "rich" when it comes to taxes and planning? This year's presidential election is offering up two very different ideas on the matter. The IRS annually adjusts income tax brackets…
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Community · 2 min read ·
Strategic Tax Planning for Retirees: Minimizing the Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT)
Retirees need to be strategic about their filing status to minimize the impact of the net investment income tax (NIIT). The NIIT, which is a 3.8% tax on certain types of investment income, affects those with higher in…
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Software · 5 min read ·
7 Tips to Surviving a Ransomware Attack
With ransomware attacks on the rise, it is important to understand how you would respond to such a crisis. Unfortunately, how you handle a ransomware attack determines how much the incident will affect your finances,…
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Video · 2 min read ·
Navigating the Surge in Sales Tax Changes
Are you an entrepreneur that sells tax able products. Are you struggling to keep up with the changes with rates? The number of sales tax rate changes has reached a near 10-year high, fueled by the increasing complexit…
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IRS · 2 min read ·
Navigating IRS E-Filing Requirements: Insights for Business Owners with Religious Beliefs
As a business owner, you may be interested to know that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently released Notice 2024-18, offering valuable insights into how you can navigate the requirement to electronically file…
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Taxes · 3 min read ·
4 Tax Saving Tips for Small Businesses
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), guidelines and tax expectations have become a little confusing lately. To assist small businesses save some money and avoid accidental penalties in the wake of our current loophole-fi…
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Taxes · 2 min read ·
Navigating 2024: Anticipating Tax Audit Trends and Technological Shifts
A recent report from Avalara suggests that businesses should anticipate an increase in sales tax audits in 2024 due to various changes happening at state and federal levels. These changes include advancements in techn…
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Business · 2 min read ·
Revolutionizing Small Business Hiring: Effective Interview Strategies and Modern Tools
In the fast-paced world of small business hiring, entrepreneurs often find themselves grappling with outdated interview practices that prioritize personality over qualifications. In a recent podcast episode featuring…
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News · 2 min read ·
Certain CA Shareholders Can opt out of SDI
Are you a sole shareholder (or the only other shareholder of your company is your spouse) of a California corporation? Are you earning W2 wages and paying the State Disability tax (SDI)? Did you know you can opt out a…
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