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.
-  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. · 3 min read 
-  Does Your Business Need an Enrolled Agent or a CPA?Learn how to choose the best tax professional for your company. · 3 min read 
-  What Every Business Needs to Know About Personal Property TaxUnderstand how personal property taxes apply to your business. · 3 min read 
-  How to Obtain Old Tax DocumentsDo 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. · 3 min read 
-  What Does Exempt Mean? Why It Matters for Your BusinessBusinesses 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. · 3 min read 
-  Self-Employment Tax: What to Know and How to Calculate ItSelf-employment taxes require quarterly payments calculated at a higher rate than employees who have their payments deducted from each of their paychecks. · 2 min read 
-  Why Your Business Needs Help Understanding the Tax CodeUnderstanding 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 
-  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. · 3 min read 
-  How to E-File Your Business Tax ReturnElectronically filing your business tax returns (e-filing) is secure, can save you time, and reduces errors. Learn how to start the process today. · 3 min read 
-  IRS Interest Rates on Taxes Your Business OwesIf you don't pay all the taxes you owe when they are due, you may owe interest and penalties on the outstanding balance. The amount of interest you owe depends on current IRS interest rates. · 4 min read