Money Matters
Get legal advice on how to take control of your personal finances, whether you're tackling student loans, medical bills, taxes, or bankruptcy.
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What Is Cost of Goods Sold and How to Calculate It
Your cost of goods sold (COGS) consists of all the direct costs associated with producing your goods or services. Calculating costs of goods sold helps you determine the true cost of the merchandise or services you sell.
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How to Get Your Business Income & Expenses Tax Ready
LegalZoom's guide can help you prep your business for tax time
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6 IRS Audit Red Flags to Avoid
About 1 to 2 percent of all tax returns are audited each year, here are some red flags the IRS looks for that you can avoid.
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How to Avoid a Tax Audit
Thinking about writing off that 'business expense'? You may want to think again. Learn which tax breaks to use, and which ones to use with caution.
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What Is an SG&A Expense?
Selling, general, and administrative expense is basically a fancy name for operating costs. Read this article to learn what is included in SG&A expense, and why it is a significant number.
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What Are Your Financial Statements Telling You?
Your small business's financial statements provide a wealth of relevant information for measuring your progress. Each one—balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement, and statement of equity—provides another piece of your financial puzzle.
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How to Prepare for an IRS Business Tax Audit
Being chosen for an IRS is audit is one lottery that nobody wants to win. The unavoidable fact is that certain triggers increase your odds; understanding and proactively preparing will ultimately better your position if your number comes up.
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Export from the U.S.? Consider an IC-DISC to Take Advantage of the Capital Gains Tax Rate
An Interest Charge Domestic International Sales Corporation (IC-DISC) can provide tax savings for shareholders of businesses that make or distribute U.S. products for export.
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10 Key Tax Deductions for Your Small Business
Own a small business? You may benefit from utilizing these 10 deductions to lower your taxable income. Key deductions include those for home office expenses, health insurance premiums, and startup costs.
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Venmo for Business
If you're considering using Venmo for your business' online payments, read this first.
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