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Sending the Kids to Day Camp May Bring a Tax Break
Among the many challenges of parenthood is childcare for kids when school lets out. Babysitters are one option, or you might consider sending them...
What Expenses Can’t Be Written Off by Your Business?
If you check the Internal Revenue Code, you may be surprised to find that most business deductions aren’t specifically listed there. For example,...
Help Prevent Financial Scams Aimed at Older People
Scam artists seek new ways to steal financial data and money from vulnerable people in any season. Such fraudulent activities often target older...
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...