Financial Planning
Get legal advice on how to take control of your personal or business finances, whether you're tackling student loans, medical bills, taxes, or bankruptcy.
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Profit and Loss Statements for Self-Employed Individuals
You may not have to file a profit and loss statement for your business with any regulatory agency, but there are very good reasons for a self-employed individual to keep one. Here's how and why.
· 3 min read
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Do LLCs Pay California Income Tax?
Find out if your new California LLC has to pay California income taxes.
· 3 min read
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How to Find Deductions for Travel Expenses
With more consultants and business travelers hitting the road for business travel, it's time for a brush-up on what expenses are eligible for tax deduction while they're away. If you're unsure about what qualifies, read on.
· 14 min read
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Sweat Equity and the S Corporation
Sweat equity—in the form of valuable services—is a time-honored way to contribute capital to an S corporation. But be sure all agree on its actual value.
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Putting Sweat Equity into Your Business
Regardless of how you structure your business, you can use sweat equity to increase the value of your company and to attract new investors.
· 4 min read
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Paying Investors: How Dividends Work
Whether or not corporate shares will provide you with a steady stream of income depends on how well a company performs as well as the kind of stock you own. Are dividends the best choice for your particular financial situation?
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Dividend Tax for Shareholders of a Company
Are you unsure of the tax consequences of receiving dividend payments from your corporate investments? Here's what tax-savvy investors need to know.
· 4 min read
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Collecting Sales Tax with a Certificate of Authority
Whether you're setting up shop at the farmers market or the grand opening of a retail store, collecting sales tax is an important part of running your business. Today we're going to look collecting sales tax with a Certificate of Authority.
· 4 min read
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Big Tax Breaks for Small Businesses
Reduce your tax obligation by taking advantage of the many small business tax breaks now available because of tax code changes.
· 4 min read
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5 Tips for Vetting Bankruptcy Attorneys
Once you've made the difficult but brave decision to file for bankruptcy, you'll need to find the right bankruptcy attorney.
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