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Taxes · 2 min read ·
The Tax Tip That Could Save You Hundreds
The IRS has been trying to spread the word lately on a tax deduction that could save millions of American’s hundreds – if not thousands – of dollars this tax year. So, if you haven’t filed your 2018 tax return, or eve…
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Business · 3 min read ·
How to Keep Your Small Business Afloat Without You
Emergencies happen to everyone throughout life, often without warning. For a small business, the solution to this is often purchasing insurance to protect against crises like robberies or natural disasters. But what h…
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Taxes · 2 min read ·
IRS Bans Travel for Serious Tax Debtors
Thinking of leaving the country, but have a large tax debt weighing on your finances? Your passport may be denied at the gate due to an IRS travel ban on serious tax offenders. Detailed under the Fixing America’s Surf…
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News · 2 min read ·
New FICO Calculation Could Improve Your Credit Score
Good news, low credit holders. The Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) has announced the coming of their new credit score calculation method, iconically named UltraFICO, for this spring. While traditional credit scores are…
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Payroll · 6 min read ·
CA Sexual Harassment Training Answers to Questions
Do you have questions about the sexual harassment training required due to SB 1343 that went into effect January 1, 2019 for any California employer with 5 or more employees? If you don’t have 5 employees currently, y…
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Business · 1 min read ·
No Physical Presence Needed for On-Call Employees
The times are changing. With the digital age summoning in a new kind of remote workforce, so too are the laws evolving. On February 4th this year, the Second District California Court of Appeal ruled that a physical p…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Crafting Contracts for your Business
I recently read a newsletter for Chase Law Group and DeAnn shared some important information regarding contracts. I wanted to share her tips with you. Below is her advice. Whether you’re a dentist with a private pract…
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Business · 2 min read ·
All About California’s New Salary Ban
California has a new salary history ban and for some state employers, the specifics can be a little confusing. Established in late 2017 with the intention of eliminating previous wage bias in the workplace, according…
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Business · 1 min read ·
New Required Poster for California Employers Starting April 1
Cal Chamber recently released information on the new required poster for California employers that must be displayed beginning April 1. Employers covered by the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) and the New Parent L…
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Taxes · 3 min read ·
All About IRS Payment Plans (Part Two)
With so many tax changes coming into effect this year, countless taxpayers are projected to owe far more taxes than initially expected. But just because your tax due is high doesn’t mean your stress level has to be to…
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Taxes · 3 min read ·
All About IRS Payment Plans (Part One)
With so many tax changes coming into effect this year, it may come as a surprise to many taxpayers just how much they owe in taxes this filing season, versus receiving money on their returns. And if you’re one of the…
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Sales tax · 3 min read ·
Think You Can Skimp on Your Sales Taxes? Think Again.
Ever since Wayfair v. South Dakota, both states and businesses across the nation have been scrambling to keep up with the ever-changing sales tax laws. It’s high pressure times, with retailers struggling to adjust to…
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