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Tax Tips and News for Your Small Business

In the Trenches: Dizzying Payroll Rules

by Brett Snyder on February 22, 2012

I know I’m starting to sound like the boy who cried wolf, but I swear that I’m getting closer to actually hiring someone to help run the business. While hiring …

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2012 Tax Law Changes You Need to Know

by Stephanie Christensen on January 31, 2012

Whether you file your own federal taxes or outsource the task to a pro, you’ll want to be aware of some important changes to U.S. tax laws in 2012. Here …

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3 Tips for Avoiding Tax Trouble in Business Bartering

by Kathryn Hawkins on January 30, 2012

Short on cash? Bartering can help you to obtain all sorts of products and services (anything from a new website to a doctor’s appointment) without paying out of pocket. But …

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3 QuickBooks Reports That Can Help You at Tax Time

by Teri Cettina on January 25, 2012

Whether you’re doing your taxes yourself or working with a pro, these three QuickBooks reports — and a few categories within them — can help you get the job done …

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5 Things You Should Never Say to the IRS

by Jan Fletcher on January 3, 2012

Some truths in life — and business — are better left unspoken, particularly when it comes to federal taxes. If an unexpected tax bill or audit comes your way, bear …

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Intuit Products Ready To Roll with Federal Payroll Tax Extension

by Michael Essany on December 30, 2011

One week ago, President Barack Obama signed a two-month extension of the payroll tax cut following a protracted battle on Capitol Hill that left many wondering if a deal would …

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7 Year-End Tax Tips That Could Save Your Business Money

by Kristin Ewald on December 5, 2011

Tick-tock! The year is winding down, and it’s time to review year-end tax strategies that could save your business a bundle. Tax consultants who specialize in advising small and medium-size …

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Does the IRS Think Your Small Business Is a Hobby?

by Angie Mohr on May 16, 2011

If you’re like most small business owners, you started your company as a sideline and watched it grow. You may have another business or work for an employer while you …

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How Long Do You Need to Save Those Tax Files?

by Christopher Null on May 3, 2011

April 15 has come and gone, the taxes are filed, the checks are written, and you’re finally kicking back with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc to plot the year ahead. …

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5 Tips for Tracking Your Business Expenses

by Kathryn Hawkins on April 21, 2011

Did you lose a week of otherwise billable time sorting through all of your credit card charges and paper receipts to work out how many of your purchases were business …

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How to Choose a Small Business Accountant

by Kathryn Hawkins on April 19, 2011

If you’ve just spent weeks puzzling over all of the IRS forms and guidelines and still feel like you barely know the difference between a 1040 and a 1099, it …

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What To Do if You Need a Tax Deadline Extension

by Kathryn Hawkins on April 14, 2011

You’re just days away from the IRS’ filing deadline, but you’re still sorting through a mountain of paperwork, dealing with a difficult new client’s demands, and you’ve got a sick …

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Small Business Health Care Tax Credit: Do You Qualify?

by Liz Magill on April 13, 2011

With health care costs soaring, small businesses across the country are struggling to provide health insurance coverage for their employees. In 2009, only 46 percent of small businesses with fewer …

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9 Tax Mistakes to Catch Before the IRS Does

by Kathryn Hawkins on April 13, 2011

You’ve sorted through a whole year’s worth of receipts, bills, and 1099s, and your tax forms are all filled out from top to bottom. But not so fast: Before you …

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Four 2010 Tax Law Changes to Business Expenses

by Liz Magill on April 11, 2011

We’re getting down to the wire for meeting the deadline for filing this year’s tax return, so if you haven’t already filed, it’s time to get busy! But before filing …

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