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Business · 2 min read ·
Help for CA Businesses Impacted by Covid-19
We are dealing with an unprecedented situation. The global spread of a virus affecting how we live and operate our businesses. And as of yesterday, those of us in California were told we should shelter in place in our…
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Business · 3 min read ·
The Importance of Trademarking Your Business
Rebranding your business is a huge undertaking. It can be a fun and exciting process if you’re simply setting out to improve your company’s aesthetic, but it’s not something that you want to be forced to do. The best…
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Sales tax · 3 min read ·
How to Cope With Changing Sales Tax Laws
As we have detailed in our previous posts, the laws surrounding sales tax for businesses that operate entirely or partially online have become increasingly complex in recent years. Due to the precedent set by the 2018…
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Community · 2 min read ·
How to Protect Your Privacy on Public Wi-Fi Networks
If you connect to a public Wi-Fi network, such as the internet provided to you when you stay at a hotel, wait in an airport, or work from your favorite coffee shop, you may be vulnerable to internet snooping. These ty…
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Business · 3 min read ·
How to Write a Job Description that Appeals to the Millennial Workforce
There is a lot of talk, both positive and negative, surrounding the generation known as “millennials.” Regardless of how you feel about them, millennials, also known as “Gen Y,” now make up a large part of the workfor…
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Taxes · 2 min read ·
When Will You Get Your Tax Refund?
While preparing and filing your taxes might not be the most enjoyable experience, there is one facet of tax season that many businesses look forward to each year: refunds. If you have paid more than your fair share of…
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Community · 2 min read ·
Using your 401K Plan to Save for Your Future
While most people have heard about the importance of saving for retirement, many are still confused about the best type of retirement plan and when they should start saving. According to Richard Welling , an investmen…
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Business · 3 min read ·
The Safest Way to Reimburse Employees for Mobile Device Usage
In the current age of the technological revolution, mobile devices have become widely used in nearly every facet of life. Most Americans use their phones for almost all of their daily activities, from transportation a…
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Taxes · 3 min read ·
IRS Requires Tax Exempt Organizations to E-file Forms
IRS Requires Tax Exempt Organizations to E-file Forms Due to a change in legislation, tax exempt organizations who previously filed hard copies of Forms 490 (Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax,) 490-PF (Ret…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Holiday Sales Can Affect Online Sellers Reporting Requirements
With the rush of holidays sales behind them, many retailers are celebrating starting the year in the black with Black Friday and Christmas profits in the coffers. Online sellers, in particular, did very well during th…
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News · 2 min read ·
Beware of New Social Security Number Scam
According to the IRS, taxpayers should be on the lookout for a new type of social security number phone scam. Recently, con artists have been calling unsuspecting taxpayers and threatening to suspend or cancel their S…
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Business · 2 min read ·
Is Your Business Eligible for Family and Medical Leave Credit?
According to the IRS , employers who offer paid medical and family leave to their employees may be eligible for a credit to reduce their tax liability. This employer credit for family and medical leave was added in 20…
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