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Business · 2 min read ·
Get Rewarded for Hiring Workers Who Face Employment Barriers
If you own a business and need more employees, there's a program called the work opportunity tax credit that can offer you benefits. This credit is designed to encourage you to hire individuals who face difficulties i…
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Business · 3 min read ·
The Benefits of a Four-Day Workweek
Senator Bernie Sanders, an independent who aligns with Democrats, has advocated for more businesses to adopt a four-day workweek. He believes that with advancements in technology and increased productivity, it is time…
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Business · 2 min read ·
Top Ways to Recession Proof A Business
More than 50% of our workforce comes from small and medium-sized businesses. (SMBs) as they are called, play a major role in our economy due to job creation. They are essentially the “backbone” of the American economy…
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News · 5 min read ·
Study Shows Black Taxpayers Face Higher Audit Rates
Black CPAs were not surprised by a recent study revealing that the IRS is much more likely to audit Black taxpayers compared to non-Black taxpayers. These professionals have witnessed this disparity firsthand while wo…
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Business · 3 min read ·
How to Manage Hybrid Workers
Are you an employer trying to navigate having your staff working part-time in an office and from home? It can be challenging to understand how to manage hybrid workers. This tupe of work is still fairly new for many,…
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Community · 2 min read ·
Managing Deductions Throughout Retirement
Retirement is a significant milestone that requires careful planning, especially when it comes to managing income withdrawals. You will face the challenge of striking a balance between enjoying your hard-earned saving…
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IRS · 2 min read ·
IRS Funding and Potential Audits
Through the Inflation Reduction Act, the IRS is slated to receive nearly $80 billion in agency funding over the next decade. According to the Morning Consult/Politico Poll, it was found that a majority of voters are n…
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Community · 2 min read ·
Restaurant Consumer Spending Habits and Inflation
Do you enjoy going out to eat at local restaurants? Do you continue to leave a generous tip? Even as inflation continues to rise and restaurant menu prices increase, customers are not pulling back on tips for wait sta…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Why You Need an EIN for Your Business
As an entrepreneur, it's important to keep your personal and business lives separate. One way to do this is by getting an Employer Identification Number (EIN). This is a special number issued by the IRS that helps pro…
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Business · 3 min read ·
How to be More Productive and Efficient
Are you an entrepreneur that starts off in the morning thinking you are going to get a lot accomplished, but by the end of the day sees a lot still on your to-do list? It is the worst feeling when you planned to be pr…
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IRS · 2 min read ·
Understanding the Work Opportunity Tax Credit
If you are looking to hire new employees, consider taking advantage of the work opportunity tax credit. This incentive is meant to encourage you to hire individuals facing difficulties in finding employment. The credi…
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Community · 2 min read ·
The Rise of 'Quiet Quitters': Workers Disengaged from Jobs
Many workers in the United States are what researchers call "quiet quitters." This means that even though they do their job, they don't feel connected or engaged with their work. A recent survey by Gallup, a research…
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