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8 Everyday Ideas to Tame Tax Time Tension
The year is past the halfway point. Before you know it, you’ll be filing 2017 tax returns. Rather than putting that dreaded...
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Happy Holidays — and Get Ready for the Tax Man
With the annual chore of filing your personal and business income tax returns for 2016 just around the corner, it’s a good...
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8 Payroll Tax Mistakes to Avoid
Maybe you’re weighing the pros and cons of hiring your first employee. Maybe you’ve had employees for years and have been handling...
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No New Taxes? This One May Make Sense
King County, including the Greater Seattle area in Washington state, recently floated a proposal to add an annual fee of about $35...
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Congress Renews Tax Break on Equipment Purchases
Small-business owners who made a substantial equipment investment in 2015 can head into the new year knowing they will be able to...
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5 Simple Tax Planning Tips
So you’ve survived another tax-filing season – hopefully with your sanity and your business finances intact. Even for small-business owners who have...
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Rules and Regs: Chicken Tax Proposed to Support Chesapeake Bay Cleanup
To help fund its Chesapeake Bay cleanup effort, Maryland already has a rain tax and a flush tax on both sewer and...
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It’s Time to Clean Up That Accounting System
A new year means a new, clean slate. Take some time now to shed the accounting and financial garbage you don’t need...
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Need a Tax Break? Buy a Truck!
For several years now, capital expenses for small businesses have qualified for a special extra deduction on federal taxes.That changes this year...
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5 Questions You Need to Ask Your Accountant
In many ways, an accountant is a business owner’s best friend. Your accountant can help you save money, increase your bottom line,...
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Tax Season: Small Business Tips to Minimize Taxes
There are millions of small businesses in America, and — thankfully— there are more of them popping up all the time. In...
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Best Accounting Platforms for Small Business Owners
Today, even most business owners who hire professional accountants to keep track of their company’s finances still use some sort of computer...
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What’s It Worth?
People in the industry often ask me how to value a portable restroom service company. It’s a great question, since businesses and...



















