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The “Nanny Tax” Must Be Paid for Nannies and Other Household Employees
If you employ a household worker who isn’t an independent contractor, you may be required to pay employment taxes on the worker’s cash wages. This...
3 Ways Your Business Can Uncover Cost Cuts
Every business wants to cut costs, but it isn’t easy. We’re talking about clear and substantial ways to lower expenses, thereby strengthening cash...
To Get an “Early” Refund, Adjust Your Withholding
If you received a large refund this year, you may want to adjust your withholding. Each year, millions of taxpayers claim an income tax refund. To...
The Advantages of Hiring Your Minor Children for Summer Jobs
If you’re a small-business owner and you hire your children this summer, you may be able to secure tax breaks and other nontax benefits. The kids...
Payable-on-Death Accounts: Beneficial Tools if Used Correctly
Payable-on-death (POD) accounts can be a quick, simple and inexpensive way to transfer assets outside of probate. They can be used for bank or...
4 Ways Corporate Business Owners Can Help Ensure Compensation is “Reasonable”.
If you own a C corporation, you know there’s a tax advantage to taking money out as compensation rather than as dividends. The reason: A corporation...
Is Your Business Closing? Here Are Your Final Tax Responsibilities
Businesses shut down for many reasons. Examples include an owner’s retirement, a lease expiration, staffing shortages, partner conflicts and...
Tax Records: What Can You Toss and What Should You Keep?
Generally, the IRS has three years to audit a tax return, from the later of the due date of the return or the date you file. You can also file an...
Retirement Saving Options for Your Small Business
If you’re looking for a retirement plan for yourself and your employees but worried about the financial commitment and administrative burdens...