If you've been paying attention to the news recently, you're no doubt well aware that artificial intelligence is a topic of much discussion. Thanks largely due to the launch of ChatGPT and the potentially disruptive implications of what this…
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Distinguishing Employee and Independent Contractor
State Legislation
Federal Guidelines
Partners
Advantages of Independent Contractor Status
Form SS-8
SE Tax
Form 8919
Penalties for Misclassifying…
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August 2023 Individual Due Dates
August 10 - Report Tips to Employer
If you are an employee who works for tips and received more than $20 in tips during July, you are required to report them to your employer on IRS Form 4070 no later than…
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According to one recent study, replacing an employee who has left your business can cost between 50% to 60% of that person's salary. This is why it's virtually always more expensive to hire a new person than it is to simply retain one of your…
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Due to the admittedly complicated nature of the tax code in the United States, the idea that someone might experience issues when filing is not exactly unheard of. Oftentimes people will calculate certain aspects of their returns wrong, fail…
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Parents - especially new ones - are always looking for new ways to improve the lives of their children. Surprisingly, one of the most effective opportunities that people also often overlook has to do with starting a savings account for that…
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100% Business
Primarily Vacation
Primarily Business
Special Circumstances
Foreign Conventions, Seminars, and Meetings
Cruise Ships
Spousal Travel Expenses
Note: the business expenses discussed in…
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IRA Owners Turning 72 in 2023.
Required Minimum Distribution Not Required Until April 1, 2025.
60-Day Rollover Period
Rollover Period Extended Until September 30, 2023.
On July 14, 2023, the IRS issued Notice…
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Ask any experienced entrepreneur and they will tell you that the difference between running a business and running a successful business is massive. To truly give yourself the best chance of success, and to help achieve your overall goals in…
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