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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Sum of the Years Digits: A Depreciation Guide
How do you calculate the sum of the years' digits method of depreciation? What are the pros and cons of sum of the years' digits versus straight line depreciation. Find out if sum of the years' digits is right for your business.
· 3 min read
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Claiming the Per Diem Deduction: Best Practices for Your Business
Tracking, documenting, and reimbursing employees for their business travel expenses can be a pain. One way to simplify the process is by setting per diem rates.
· 3 min read
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Green Energy Credits for Business
If your business invests in solar energy property, fuel cells, small wind turbines, you may qualify for federal renewable energy tax credits. Similarly, credits are available for business vehicles that use electricity or an alternative fuel source.
· 3 min read
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Net Working Capital Formula
A simple formula allows your business to calculate net working capital, a key measure of short-term financial health.
· 3 min read
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What Is Straight Line Depreciation?
How do you calculate straight line depreciation? What are the pros and cons of straight line depreciation versus accelerated depreciation methods? Here's how you can decide if straight line depreciation is right for your business.
· 3 min read
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How to Make a Cash Flow Statement
In a perfect world, you'd always have more money flowing into your business than flowing out. But many businesses face cash shortages from time to time. That's when knowing how to make a cash flow statement comes in handy.
· 4 min read
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How Do I Reach IRS Customer Service?
Getting help from the IR can be challenging. If you have questions and need clarifications that can't wait, here are a number of ways to reach IRS customer service.
· 3 min read
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What to Do if Your Business Is Audited
Help! Your business is under audit. The word 'audit' tends to trigger panic among business owners but be prepared and stay calm. It's likely not as bad as you think.
· 3 min read
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What's the Difference Between Tax Fraud and Negligence?
Mistakes are a fact of life, even mistakes on taxes. The line between careless mistakes and tax evasion or tax fraud is sometimes blurry, but it's a line you don't want to cross. When does a mistake become tax fraud in the eyes of the IRS?
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Is Your Business Monitoring Tax News?
Outdated information can lead to missed opportunities and compliance issues.
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