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Business · 3 min read ·
New Legislation to Keep an Eye on in 2021
2020 brought many regulatory changes that affected small and large businesses alike, and the new year promises to be no different. From the ongoing Coronavirus crisis to the change in leadership at the presidential le…
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Business · 2 min read ·
How to Create Positive and Productive Routines
Since an estimated 40% of what we do every day is done out of habit, creating routines to enhance our daily lives and work productivity is key. According to Life Savvy , there are a few best practices you can leverage…
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Business · 2 min read ·
Exit Planning
https://youtu.be/1BOLUPkR5Pc Are you an entrepreneur that will be selling a business or even working into it until the last day you're on the planet? Have you thought about what you'll do when the time comes to exit t…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Impacts of the CAA, 2021 on Payroll
The Families First Coronavirus Relief Act (FFCRA) and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act had profound effects on payroll professionals. Now, as companies begin to close out their 2020 fisca…
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Business · 2 min read ·
Four Payroll Tax Credits to Claim on your 2020 Return
As you prepare your 2020 tax return, you’ll likely be looking to reduce your tax liability with any deductions and/or credits for which your business is eligible. According to CPA Practice Advisor, there are several p…
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Business · 2 min read ·
Responsible Party
https://youtu.be/mahedDf7-ao COVID-19 has had a serious impact on cashflow for many business owners. And they have had to put off paying some operating expenses. However, payroll taxes and sales taxes are considered t…
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Business · 2 min read ·
What Stimulus Provisions Could Mean for Your Taxes
On December 21, 2020, both houses of Congress passed a bill known as The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. The Act, which went into effect six days later on December 27 th , included a highly anticipated stimul…
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Business · 3 min read ·
How to Manage Cell Phone Use in the Workplace
Cell phones have become an incredibly important tool in our society. From communicating with friends and family, checking the weather, to completing business tasks such as responding to emails, mobile devices provide…
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Business · 2 min read ·
Protect Your Business Tax ID from Theft
https://youtu.be/6gbk74sCnLI We all know how important it is to protect our Social Security numbers from identity theft. But are you aware that you should be just as diligent in protecting your business tax ID number?…
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Business · 3 min read ·
How to Propel Your Business Forward in 2021
As business owners breathe a collective sigh of relief after successfully surviving 2020, it can be tempting to put your company on autopilot following a period of such high stress. However, when you own a small busin…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Hiring Remotely: A Step-by-Step Guide
If you’ve been one of the businesses lucky enough to be expanding your team during the pandemic, you likely know about some of the challenges of remote hiring. We’ve already looked at some of the expectations you shou…
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Business · 2 min read ·
Gig Income Must Be Reported
https://youtu.be/IrDTmyhpv7k In 2020, did you earn income as a gig worker or renting out property through Airbnb or other rental property websites? Are you aware that this income is subject to tax? Even if not taxed a…
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