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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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.
· 4 min read
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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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Bootstrapping vs. Equity Financing
Both methods can get your business up and running. But which is best for your situation?
· 5 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?
· 3 min read
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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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Are COVID-19 Business Disaster Losses Tax Deductible?
While taxes aren't the first thing you want to think about when faced with disaster, taking account of your losses and claiming whatever deduction you can is an essential part of recovery.
· 3 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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What Is a 1031 Exchange Form? How to Defer Taxes on Like-Kind Real Estate
If you own business or investment real estate, a Section 1031 like kind exchange can provide you with the opportunity to upgrade into a larger or more expensive property while deferring capital gains tax on the sale of your original property.
· 3 min read
