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SBA Loans Available to Underserved Communities
Are you a small business owner struggling due to lack of capital resources? Good news! You may be able to qualify for a SBA loan. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is committed to expanding access to capita…
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IRS Seeking Applications for the Internal Revenue Services Advisory Council
Are you civic minded? Want to have a say on federal tax issues? Are you interested in being part of the Internal Revenue Service's Advisory Council (IRSAC)? The IRS announced it is accepting applications for the their…
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I enjoy reading articles presented in Today's Innovative Woman magazine because it is information that can help me in many aspects of my life and business. The articles are written by women for women and aren't only f…
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Bookkeeping Help is Available
Are you a small business owner staying up late at night to do your bookkeeping so you can focus on your core functions during the day? Or perhaps you dislike the work so much you procrastinate until it's tax time? Or…
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Internships: Must They Be Paid?
Are you thinking of hiring an intern to help in your business because you need the help and think you won't have to pay them? You may be wrong in your assumption. According to the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hou…
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My Daughter is Coming Home!
I know I usually post business related information on my blog, but today's post will be a bit more personal. I hope you don't mind my being a bit more informal today. As many of you know, I am a wife and mother as wel…
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Employment Taxes and the Trust Fund Recovery Penalty
When payroll is run, taxes are withheld from the employees for their portion of employment taxes including federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and any state taxes required. When these taxes are withheld fro…
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Saying Goodbye to My First Client
Friday I said goodbye to Michelle. She passed away on April 5, 2013 at the young age of 45 due to cancer. I have to say I'm still in shock that she is gone. She was a vibrant woman who brought joy and laughter to thos…
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Taxability of To Go Food Items
In the last post I began discussing the taxabiity of restaurant to-go sales and the 80/80 rule. To read this information, see /?p=1345. This post will discuss the taxability of to go items if you don't fall under the…
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Restaurant Sales Tax (80/80 Rule) - CA
The last post answered some questions in regard to sales tax issues in general. This post will discuss tax issues related to the food and beverage industry. Please note that these rules are from the CA State Board of…
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Sales Tax Answers
Do you own a business that collects/remits sales tax? Are you often confused by the rules for what is taxable or not taxable in CA? Here are a few answers to frequently asked questions. 1. What is taxable? Retail sale…
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Dirty Dozen Tax Schemes
The Dirty Dozen listing, compiled by the IRS each year, lists a variety of common scams taxpayers can encounter at any point during the year. But many of these schemes peak during filing season as people prepare their…
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