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Taxes · 3 min read ·
Surprising Truths About IRS Audits
Getting audited by the IRS sounds like a nightmare for many small business owners. While getting audited is certainly not the best-case scenario, the auditing process is actually much different than most entrepreneurs…
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Business · 4 min read ·
Investing Profits from Your Small Business
Turning a profit with your small business is an incredibly rewarding feeling for an entrepreneur. Having disposable business income relieves financial stress, secures the long-term health of your business, and is proo…
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Taxes · 2 min read ·
California FTB Collecting Taxes from Residents of Other States
Imagine that you’re a screenwriter living in Arizona. While you perform all of your screenwriting business in your state of residency, some of your clients predictably reside in California, where most major studios op…
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Community · 2 min read ·
How to Avoid Getting Behind in Your Retirement Savings
According to a recent study by Bankrate , 52% of American workers report that they feel they are behind on retirement savings. Only 16% feel that their retirement savings are where they should be, with 20% of responde…
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Community · 2 min read ·
Why You Need to STOP Charging Your Phone at the Airport
We’ve all been there: you’re in the middle of a long day of travel, perhaps on a layover between flights, and you glance down at your phone: 12% battery. In a panic, you look for the nearest outlet, and are relieved t…
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Business · 2 min read ·
The Partnership Between AI and the Human Workforce
AI, or artificial intelligence, has been improved rapidly over the last ten years. There is both anxiety and excitement surrounding the idea of AI replacing human employees. While AI can make it easier to scale a comp…
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Payroll · 2 min read ·
2020 Minimum Wage Increases
Minimum wage increases are upon us again. Each year there are areas that have a higher minimum wage than in the past. Are you in one of the states that will have a new rate? Federal wages have remained unchanged since…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Tips for Working with Remote Staff Members
In the digital age, hiring remote workers has become increasingly more common. Whether you’re saving overhead on office space or simply looking at a wider pool of talent to find the right fit, hiring employees in othe…
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Taxes · 3 min read ·
Residency Audits from High-Tax States
With the recent Tax Cuts and Jobs Act placing a $10,000 cap on state tax deductions, many people are seeking to establish residency in a lower-tax state. According to Accounting Today , while California, New York, New…
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Taxes · 2 min read ·
IRS Announces New Ruling on Abbreviated Tax IDs
The IRS recently announced that it will now allow truncated tax identification numbers (TTINs) on most payee statements, including the Wage and Tax Statement form (W2.) This new ruling is the latest in a series of mea…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Financial Apps to Help You Fund Your Business
Funding your business can be a stressful endeavor. From figuring out which lenders are reputable, to deciding how much for to apply, there are many opportunities to falter in your decisions if you are not well-informe…
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Taxes · 2 min read ·
Guide to The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act for Every Stage of Life
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that was passed in 2017 made dramatic changes that affect nearly every taxpayer in every stage of life. Understanding what the TCJA means in regard to the season that you are in is essential…
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