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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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5 Tips for Vetting Bankruptcy Attorneys
Once you've made the difficult but brave decision to file for bankruptcy, you'll need to find the right bankruptcy attorney.
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How to Get Student Loans Forgiven
Are you drowning under a load of student debt? Student loan forgiveness programs may be the option you’re looking for.
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Sum of the Years Digits: A Depreciation Guide
How do you calculate the sum of the years' digits method of depreciation? What are the pros and cons of sum of the years' digits versus straight line depreciation. Find out if sum of the years' digits is right for your business.
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Claiming the Per Diem Deduction: Best Practices for Your Business
Tracking, documenting, and reimbursing employees for their business travel expenses can be a pain. One way to simplify the process is by setting per diem rates.
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Green Energy Credits for Business
If your business invests in solar energy property, fuel cells, small wind turbines, you may qualify for federal renewable energy tax credits. Similarly, credits are available for business vehicles that use electricity or an alternative fuel source.
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