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Five Tips for Safeguarding Your Records
Some natural disasters are more common in the summer, but major events such as hurricanes, tornadoes and fires can strike at any time. It's always a good idea to plan for what to do in case of a disaster. Here are some basic steps you can take right now to prepare: 1....
The Best Financial Tool for Business Owners
What if there were a tool that helped you create crystal-clear plans, provided you with continual feedback about how well your plan was working, and that told you exactly what's working and what isn't? Well, there is such a tool. It's called the Budget vs. Actual...
Paying off Debt the Smart Way
Between mortgages, car loans, credit cards, and student loans, most people are in debt. While being debt-free is a worthwhile goal, most people need to focus on managing their debt first since it's likely to be there for most of their life. Handled wisely, however,...
Tax Compliance Issues for Non-Profits
Whether you've just started a nonprofit, recently submitted your organization's first Form 990, or are the executive director, it's important not to lose sight of your obligations under federal and state tax laws. From annual filing and reporting requirements to taxes...
Selling Your Business
There are many reasons to sell a business. Maybe you're in ill health or ready to retire. Or you're tired of working all the time and now that the business is profitable you're ready to cash in. Whatever the reason, selling a small to medium sized business is a...
What to do if you get a Letter from the IRS
Each year, the IRS mails millions of notices and letters to taxpayers for a variety of reasons. If you receive correspondence from the IRS here's what to do: Don't panic. You can usually deal with a notice simply by responding to it. Most IRS notices are about federal...
Tax Tips for Students with a Summer Job
Is your child a student with a summer job? Here's what you should know about the income your child earns over the summer. All taxpayers fill out a W-4 when starting a new job. This form is used by employers to determine the amount of tax that will be withheld from...
A Name Change Could Affect your Taxes
Did you know that a name change could impact your taxes? Here's what you need to know: 1. Report Name Changes. Did you get married and are now using your new spouse's last name or hyphenate your last name? Did you divorce and go back to using your former last name? In...
Tax Tips for Deducting Losses from a Disaster
If you suffer damage to your home or personal property, you may be able to deduct the losses you incur on your federal income tax return. Here are 10 tax tips you should know about regarding casualty loss deductions: 1. Casualty loss. You may be able to deduct losses...
What is the Additional Medicare Tax?
Some taxpayers may be required to pay an Additional Medicare Tax if their income exceeds certain limits. Here are some things that you should know about this tax: 1. Tax Rate. The Additional Medicare Tax rate is 0.9 percent. 2. Income Subject to Tax. The tax applies...







