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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Which Tax Services Can Help My Business Succeed?
Small business requirements for tax services vary based on the size and nature of your business. Here are a few you should consider.
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What Is Section 179?
Section 179 is a relatively small clause in the IRS tax code that can potentially yield big savings on equipment purchases. Understanding how to maximize the deduction is key.
· 4 min read
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What Are Prepaid Expenses?
Why are prepaid expenses considered assets? Prepaid expenses are recorded as an asset on a business's balance sheet because they signify a future benefit that is due to the company.
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Does Your Business Need an Enrolled Agent or a CPA?
Learn how to choose the best tax professional for your company.
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What Every Business Needs to Know About Personal Property Tax
Understand how personal property taxes apply to your business.
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How to Obtain Old Tax Documents
Do you need old tax documents from the IRS? Here's the difference between a tax return transcript and an exact copy of your tax return. Learn which one is right for your situation and what steps you need to take to obtain them from the IRS.
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What Does Exempt Mean? Why It Matters for Your Business
Businesses don't have to pay overtime to exempt employees, but every employee doesn't qualify for exempt status. Find out who qualifies and what that means for your business.
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Self-Employment Tax: What to Know and How to Calculate It
Self-employment taxes require quarterly payments calculated at a higher rate than employees who have their payments deducted from each of their paychecks.
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Why Your Business Needs Help Understanding the Tax Code
Understanding the U.S. tax code can be tricky. Fully understanding the code and supporting documents is not a one-person job. There are many information sources to use, and professional advisers can help.
· 4 min read
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What Is a W-9 Form, and When Do I Need One?
The taxpayer information on a W-9 is used by a business to report to the IRS on payments made to independent contractors and other vendors. Should you be filling out a W-9 or W-4? It depends on whether you're an independent contractor or an employee.
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