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Taxes · 3 min read ·
IRS Website Offers Small Business Employment Tools
Do you have trouble understanding and complying with the complex IRS payroll regulations for your small business? The IRS website offers tax resources for small businesses with products ranging from printable calendar…
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Taxes · 5 min read ·
2 Simple Tax Changes That Would Fix Social Security for Good
Did you know the Social Security Trust Fund is expected to run out of reserves by 2034? According to recent projections, in about 17 years benefits may need to be cut. These cuts could negativity affect American retir…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Pregnancy Discrimination Results in $100,000 Fine
Are you aware that pregnancy discrimination from potential job employers is a valid discrimination claim? Women who are looking to be employed can not be turned down for a position solely for the reason that they are…
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Taxes · 3 min read ·
7 Things To Do Right Now To Save On Taxes This Year (cont.)
In our preceding blog post, we discussed an article on what things you can start doing right now to save on taxes this year. Starting from reviewing your previous tax return to funding your health savings account, you…
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Taxes · 5 min read ·
7 Things To Do Right Now To Save On Taxes This Year
Have you begun to prepare for next tax season? If you're like most people, you're probably looking forward to relaxing this summer and not thinking about your 2017 taxes. Although the filing season for 2017 is quite a…
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Business · 2 min read ·
The 411 on Retaliation Claims
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is taking action against employer retaliation in cases of discrimination alleged by employees. It's important to implement best practices and informing your employees…
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Sales tax · 3 min read ·
What Reintroduction of Internet Sales Tax Means for Online Sellers (cont.)
In our last blog post, we featured an article discussing the Marketplace Fairness Act (MFA) and how it negatively affects small business owners. You can read that post here: ( http://bit.ly/2rI3BFq ). This post will f…
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Sales tax · 3 min read ·
What Reintroduction of Internet Sales Tax Means for Online Sellers
For many small businesses that sell online, the reintroduction of the two sales tax bills will affect them greatly. In a post written by Mark Faggiano, the founder of TaxJar summarizes how these two bills reintroduce…
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Payroll · 2 min read ·
LA Minimum Wage Increase July 1
If you are an employer in the city of Los Angeles, or unincorporated areas of LA County, are you aware of the increasing minimum wage? Due to legislation passed that took effect July 1, 2016 raising earnings over 6 ye…
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News · 4 min read ·
Many Charged in Worker's Compensation Scheme
Recently I read an article in the OC Register written by Sean Emery discussing a scheme to defraud worker's compensation insurance. 10 attorney’s and 6 others had felony fraud charges filed against them by The Orange…
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Sales tax · 2 min read ·
LA County Sales Tax Increase July 2017
As you may be aware, there is an increase in the LA County sales tax rates taking effect July 1, 2017. In November 2016, voters approved Measure M which applies to Los Angeles County including all cities and unincorpo…
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Taxes · 2 min read ·
Tax Breaks for Grandparents Raising Their Grandchildren
Are you a grandparent caring for grandchild(ren) or think you may be soon? I read a blog written by Robert Trinz that shares deductions you may be able to take on your tax return. Read more to see what may apply to yo…
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