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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What Is Straight Line Depreciation?
How do you calculate straight line depreciation? What are the pros and cons of straight line depreciation versus accelerated depreciation methods? Here's how you can decide if straight line depreciation is right for your business.
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What to Do if Your Business Is Audited
Help! Your business is under audit. The word 'audit' tends to trigger panic among business owners but be prepared and stay calm. It's likely not as bad as you think.
· 3 min read
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What's the Difference Between Tax Fraud and Negligence?
Mistakes are a fact of life, even mistakes on taxes. The line between careless mistakes and tax evasion or tax fraud is sometimes blurry, but it's a line you don't want to cross. When does a mistake become tax fraud in the eyes of the IRS?
· 3 min read
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How Your Business Can Claim the Solar Tax Credit
Saving money on energy can also mean saving money on your tax bill.
· 3 min read
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Internet Sales Tax: What E-Commerce Small Businesses Should Know
Small businesses with an e-commerce presence may be responsible for collecting and remitting sales tax to several states.
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The Ultimate Guide to Sales Tax for Small Businesses
As a business owner in a state that imposes sales taxes, you have an obligation to collect and report sales tax.
· 3 min read
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Renting 101
Follow these tips to find the right place for the right price for your needs.
· 3 min read
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What Constitutes a Church Under Federal Laws?
Because churches are afforded special tax-exempt status by the IRS, there are very specific guidelines determining which organizations can and can't claim a religious affiliation.
· 4 min read
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Getting the Goods on Debt Consolidation
Ads promising to eliminate your debt or fix your credit are everywhere. But not all debt consolidation companies are legit. How can you tell who to trust?
· 3 min read
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Facing Foreclosure? Alternatives that Can Save Your Credit
Are you facing foreclosure on your home? You may think there's not much you can do to avoid it. But what you don't know is that there are alternatives to foreclosure.
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