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Community · 2 min read ·

Client Opens New Ragin Cajun Restaurant

A current client of mine just opened a new Ragin Cajun restaurant in our local area. As many of you who read my blogs know, I enjoy supporting my clients' businesses when I can, and will share about them on my blog, a…

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Business · 1 min read ·

Four Tips for School-Related Leave for Working Parents

School's back in session! If you have employees' requesting time-off to attend school-related activities, there are some tips you need to know regarding your state's employment laws and school-related leave. With info…

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About · 2 min read ·

Celebrating My 25th Wedding Anniversary

Today is my final day in the office before heading on a vacation to celebrate my 25th wedding anniversary. I don't usually write personal information on my blog which is usually dedicated to topics related to entrepre…

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Taxes · 2 min read ·

Home Office Deduction: Which Method to Use?

Are you an entrepreneur using a home office? Are you aware there are two different ways to take the deduction for the use of your home for business purposes? Determining which is right for you is the topic of today's…

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Business · 2 min read ·

Veterans Opportunity to Work

Did you know that when you hire and train a service-disabled Veteran, you may qualify for tax credits and incentives? Shared by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website, the article's content regarding the Spec…

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About · 3 min read ·

Losing One of My Favorite Clients

I found out recently that someone I had enjoyed working with had passed away. I've written a few blogs about her over the years, and this will be the final one. I met Mrs. P. as I've called her in my prior writings in…

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Community · 4 min read ·

Celebrating a 3rd Year Anniversary with a Client

This past weekend I celebrated the 3rd year anniversary of a client's business with other members of his club. I met Dan of 9Round when he called my office prior to his opening to discuss his upcoming needs. I was abo…

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Taxes · 3 min read ·

Tax Benefits for Education

It's August and many parents have children heading to college soon, and there are tax benefits for education. Are you aware you may qualify for some credits or deductions on your income tax return? Following is inform…

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News · 3 min read ·

Tax Court Slams the Brakes on Vehicle Deduction Claim

Do you claim deductions for your vehicle? If you do, make sure to keep a detailed log of your of all your businesses trips. There are many taxpayers who have tried and failed to take advantage of these deductions, inc…

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Taxes · 2 min read ·

GO-Biz Accepting Applications for California Competes Tax Credit

Would you be interested in having tax credits for your business? The third quarter application period is open for businesses interested in applying for the California Competes Tax Credit program. The program is provid…

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Business · 3 min read ·

New Form I-9 Released, Again

A new revised I-9 form has been published by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The form has been updated twice in less than one year and has a revision date of 07/17/17 N. Shared by CalChamber.com…

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Taxes · 3 min read ·

10 Things to Know About the Child/Dependent Care Credit

Are you a parent incurring child/dependent care costs so you can work? Are you aware you may qualify for a deduction on your tax return? If you paid someone to care for your child, spouse, or dependent last year, you…

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