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Stephen Sylvester

Stephen Sylvester

Stephen Sylvester, CPA helps CPA and finance firms turn expertise into new clients. By transforming esoteric technical information into compelling marketing, he enables firms to demonstrate their knowledge and value. Before becoming a full-time writer, Stephen worked in public accounting, specializing in tax research.

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Expense report and reimbursement best practices

Use these simple procedures to ensure accurate records and protect your company from fraud.

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Have a loss on an investment? Beware the wash sale rule, which could prevent you from deducting the loss on your taxes.

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Accountable vs. nonaccountable expense reimbursement plans

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Do LLCs pay California income tax?

Find out if your new California LLC has to pay California income taxes.

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Find out how hiring a family member can affect your payroll taxes.

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When all of your collection methods have failed you need to know how to take a bad debt write-off.

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Is credit card interest tax deductible?

Read on to find out if your credit card interest is tax deductible.

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Here's how to calculate taxable income, plus examples of taxable income and non-taxable income.

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Net working capital formula

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