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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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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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News · 3 min read ·
Taking Charge: Why Filing Your Past Due Tax Returns Matters
As you encounter the world of tax filing, it's crucial to understand the importance of submitting all your returns, even if you can't pay your taxes in full right away. Whether you're filing on time or catching up on…
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News · 4 min read ·
Organization for Audits and Tax Preparation
The run-up to tax season can be one of the most stressful times of the year for a small- or medium-sized business. Receipts can be haphazardly thrown together (with only a reasonably high level of confidence as to rel…
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Business · 2 min read ·
What you Need to Know if Considering a Joint Venture
Just as large companies can capitalize on joint ventures, you also have the potential to utilize such collaborations to thrive in the current economy. Engaging in joint ventures with other businesses and entrepreneurs…
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News · 2 min read ·
The Pitfalls of Tax Protesting: When a Hobby Consumes More Than Just Time
Having a hobby is generally a good thing, but some hobbies can become overwhelming and harmful. Protesting your taxes is an example of such a consuming hobby. In a recent case, Lawrence James Saccato had not filed tax…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Understanding Internal Controls: Safeguarding Your Organization Against Fraud
Many organizational leaders consider internal controls as a tedious task assigned to the bottom of their to-do lists. However, internal controls play a crucial role in preventing and detecting fraud. CPAs often spearh…
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Business · 2 min read ·
State Minimum Wage Changes Effective January 2024
If you are an employer, you know it’s imperative to keep up to date with labor law and wage changes. It’s time again to look at the upcoming changes taking effect on January 1, 2024. Alaska : $11.73 Arizona : $14.35 (…
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Business · 2 min read ·
A Path to Employee Motivation and Success
Business managers nationwide utilize annual performance reviews as a central element in their people-management programs. This familiar practice operates under the belief that informing employees of their standing wil…
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Business · 3 min read ·
New Tax Credits Encourage Small Businesses to Offer Retirement Plans
If your business hasn't offered retirement accounts to your employees, you should consider doing so now, thanks to new tax credits available under the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (Secure) Act…
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Business · 2 min read ·
Job Satisfaction and Employee Preferences Revealed in Recent Survey
A survey by CareerBuilder found that most employed adults (52%) are happy with their jobs and are not actively looking for a new one. However, a significant percentage of Gen Z (23%), Millennials (24%), and Gen X (14%…
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IRS · 3 min read ·
How to Verify IRS Visits are Legitimate
Today, I want to share some important news from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that will have a significant impact on both taxpayers and IRS workers. The IRS made a big announcement, and it's going to affect how t…
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