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.
-  How to Claim the Home-Office DeductionWorking from home offers many attractive perks in terms of flexibility and convenience. Make sure that you also maximize your home office from a tax perspective by claiming your home office deduction. · 4 min read 
-  A Small Business Owner's Guide to the California Tax RateAs a small business owner, you will be subject to many types of taxes in California. Here is an overview of the types of taxes you will encounter and the state income tax rates. · 4 min read 
-  Getting Paid Faster with Direct Deposit Authorization FormsThe ability to have your paycheck deposited directly into your bank account may be one of technology's greatest achievements—and it's not even difficult to set up. Here's how. · 3 min read 
-  What's It Worth? How to Price Your Goods and ServicesDeveloping a pricing strategy for your product and service, goes beyond the cost of materials. · 4 min read 
-  Get a Full Picture of Your Business with a Consolidated Statement of IncomeA consolidated statement of income can be an extremely valuable financial report—not only for you, but for your business' investors as well. · 3 min read 
-  How Women Achieve Financial Independence Through MompreneurshipAs a mompreneur, achieving financial independence takes a few baby steps that you can get started on today, and thank yourself for later on. · 4 min read 
-  Profit and Loss Statements for Self-Employed IndividualsYou 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 
-  Do LLCs Pay California Income Tax?Find out if your new California LLC has to pay California income taxes. · 3 min read 
-  How to Find Deductions for Travel ExpensesWith 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 
-  Sweat Equity and the S CorporationSweat 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. · 4 min read