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Taxes · 2 min read ·
IRS Raises Mileage Rate for Remainder of 2022
In order to help combat the high fuel prices, the Internal Revenue Service announced that they will be increasing the optional mileage rate for the final 6 months of 2022. Effective July 1 through December 31, 2022, t…
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Business · 4 min read ·
7 Mistakes to Avoid On Your Business Website
If you are interested in increasing traffic on your business’ website, it is important you improve your online presence. By having an excellent website design, you will be able to not only increase customer satisfacti…
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Payroll · 2 min read ·
Penalty Relief Related to Claims for ERTC
Taxpayers and tax professionals have requested that the IRS provide relief from penalties that arise from additional income tax that is owed for businesses. The reason for these requests is that the deduction for qual…
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Business · 2 min read ·
Hybrid Work Environments Continue
Although the pandemic has seemed to slow down, hybrid work environments continue across the country. This allows employees to have the opportunity to work remotely or to at least go into the office less than before. A…
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Business · 3 min read ·
How to Manage Client Expectations
It is essential that businesses start a relationship with a client by understanding their expectations. Discussing expectations right out the gate is the best way to prevent future disagreements. If you would like to…
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Business · 4 min read ·
How to Become a Better Listener
If you are interested in becoming a better leader for your business, it is important to learn to become a good listener. One characteristic that many strong leaders have in common is seeking to understand those around…
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Business · 3 min read ·
5 Things to Consider Before Terminating Staff
https://youtu.be/0k5tQyVmvdM One of the hardest decisions a business owner can make is terminating one of their employees. From the stress of telling the individual, finding their replacement, to being concerned about…
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Taxes · 3 min read ·
Deferring Estate Taxes
As a small business owner, you have most likely spent years building up your company’s value. Now that your enterprise is successful, the thought of retirement at some point in the future may have entered your mind Du…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Employer Obligations to Pregnant Workers
Women make up half of the American workforce and that number continues to increase annually. This is why it is essential that employers understand how to properly handle a situation where a pregnant employee may have…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Protecting Your Business Against Rising Costs
https://youtu.be/la9o3GCuAHk According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics the consumer price index rose 6.8% from November 2020 to November 2021, which is the largest 12 month increase since June of 1982. It is hard to…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Cities Face New Challenges Due to Remote Work
The increase in remote employees has been a big discussion since the beginning of the pandemic. In mid-2020, which was the height of COVID-19, roughly 62% of the workforce was working remotely. As of today, remote wor…
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Taxes · 3 min read ·
Beware of Scammers During and After Tax Season
https://youtu.be/a0HiqfFEdvA The Internal Revenue Service wants to remind taxpayers that it is important that you are always protecting your personal and financial information. Unfortunately, there are IRS impersonati…
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