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Sales tax · 3 min read ·
Crucial Sales Tax Considerations
We’ve covered a lot about sales tax lately – from when to pay , what to avoid , and even how to collect in a festival setting. But what about the logistics of registering, and who exactly has to pay the sales tax? Thi…
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Taxes · 2 min read ·
How to Get More Tax Savings for Your Medical Expenses
It’s no secret the IRS has few tax deductions for medical expenses available. For starters, any taxpayer who files under the standard deduction can’t claim any medical tax savings at all, while those who itemize their…
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Business · 2 min read ·
When to Quit Your Day Job and Work on Your Startup Full-Time
We’ve said it before a few times, but in case you missed it: the entrepreneurial economy is booming right now . Never before has it been this easy and this profitable to start your own business, while many are taking…
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Taxes · 3 min read ·
6 Ways to Get Ahead of Your Tax Returns
Though 2018’s tax return due date is still several months away, it’s never too early to start preparing your records now to make the job easier on both you and your accountant. Here are 6 simple ways to get ahead on y…
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Business · 2 min read ·
5 (More) Tips to Get Paid Faster
It’s no secret that steady, on-time cash flow is crucial for a business’ survival. But what about when a client is consistently late for payments? Back in August we brought you 5 helpful strategies small businesses ca…
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Taxes · 2 min read ·
Tax Markers of a Partnership
Let’s talk about partnerships, and what constitutes as one for tax purposes. According to the IRS, a partnership is when two or more owners “carry on a trade, business, financial operation, or venture and divide the p…
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Business · 1 min read ·
IRS Confirms New Meal Tax Deduction
Since the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), there’s been a lot of questions and rumors in the tax community, while the IRS has been hard pressed to clear up some of the confusion. Their latest Notice? Whether or not e…
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Business · 3 min read ·
6 Ways to Prepare for a Disaster
Not too long ago we brought you an article describing the 6 principles every business should have to survive the aftermath of a crisis… but what about being prepared for the crisis itself? Here are another 6 tips to h…
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News · 2 min read ·
IRS Adds Student Loan Contributions to 401(K) Plans
It’s no secret student debt has been a rising epidemic in our nation; over $1.4 trillion now owed in student bills country-wide. For countless millennials, it’s an easy trap to fall into, and while the reasons behind…
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Business · 3 min read ·
6 Principles for Surviving a Crisis In Your Business
It’s certainly been a year for natural disasters. From hurricanes on the east coast to fires in our home state of California, the unexpected and uncontrollable has crippled many lives and businesses. But did you know…
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News · 2 min read ·
Federal Reserve Increases Interest Rates Yet Again
For the third time this year, the Federal Reserve has raised their interest rates yet again from 2% to 2.25%, and according to most, it’s a change that was both expected and welcome. Used to calculate the rates for cr…
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Taxes · 2 min read ·
New Employer Credit Available for Paid Family Leave Providers
Yet another provision to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), employers who traditionally provide paid family leave to their employees, now have a new and improved tax credit available to them. Eligible through the years…
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