Financial Planning
Get legal advice on how to take control of your personal or business finances, whether you're tackling student loans, medical bills, taxes, or bankruptcy.
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How to Obtain Old Tax Documents
Do you need old tax documents from the IRS? Here's the difference between a tax return transcript and an exact copy of your tax return. Learn which one is right for your situation and what steps you need to take to obtain them from the IRS.
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What Does Exempt Mean? Why It Matters for Your Business
Businesses don't have to pay overtime to exempt employees, but every employee doesn't qualify for exempt status. Find out who qualifies and what that means for your business.
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Self-Employment Tax: What to Know and How to Calculate It
Self-employment taxes require quarterly payments calculated at a higher rate than employees who have their payments deducted from each of their paychecks.
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Why Your Business Needs Help Understanding the Tax Code
Understanding the U.S. tax code can be tricky. Fully understanding the code and supporting documents is not a one-person job. There are many information sources to use, and professional advisers can help.
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What Is a W-9 Form, and When Do I Need One?
The taxpayer information on a W-9 is used by a business to report to the IRS on payments made to independent contractors and other vendors. Should you be filling out a W-9 or W-4? It depends on whether you're an independent contractor or an employee.
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How to E-File Your Business Tax Return
Electronically filing your business tax returns (e-filing) is secure, can save you time, and reduces errors. Learn how to start the process today.
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IRS Interest Rates on Taxes Your Business Owes
If you don't pay all the taxes you owe when they are due, you may owe interest and penalties on the outstanding balance. The amount of interest you owe depends on current IRS interest rates.
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How to Claim the Home-Office Deduction
Working from home offers many attractive perks in terms of flexibility and convenience. Make sure that you also maximize your home office from a tax perspective by claiming your home office deduction.
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A Small Business Owner's Guide to the California Tax Rate
As a small business owner, you will be subject to many types of taxes in California. Here is an overview of the types of taxes you will encounter and the state income tax rates.
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Getting Paid Faster with Direct Deposit Authorization Forms
The ability to have your paycheck deposited directly into your bank account may be one of technology's greatest achievements—and it's not even difficult to set up. Here's how.
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