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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Harness the Power of Mobile Payments to Grow Your Business
Accepting mobile payments can bring in customers faster than an expensive ad campaign. Learn how using this new technology can help grow your business—without breaking the bank.
· 3 min read
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How to File LLC Taxes
If your business is organized as an LLC, your tax professional may recommend that your business entity be taxed as a sole proprietorship, a partnership, or a corporation, and you may be responsible for self-employment taxes in addition to federal taxes and state income tax.
· 9 min read
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How to File Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Does the thought of filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy make you anxious? This step-by-step guide can help you determine whether this is the right decision for you.
· 13 min read
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What Happens When You File for Bankruptcy?
What happens when you file for bankruptcy varies based on the type of bankruptcy you file and the circumstances of your bankruptcy.
· 9 min read
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Business vs. Personal Expenses: What Is Deductible?
Business and personal expenses are like oil and water—they shouldn't mix. Here's how to keep them separate, and what to do when they overlap.
· 7 min read
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What Is Accounts Receivable?
No trick question here—accounts receivable is exactly what it sounds like. Accounts receivable represents money owed to a company for goods or services it has already delivered. Learn why it is such an integral and telling part of a company's financial picture.
· 3 min read
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What Is the Annual California Franchise Tax?
The California annual franchise tax is one of the costs of doing business in the Golden State. How much you pay and when depends on your type of business.
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What Are Operating Activities?
Operating activities track the heart of your business. Here's how to calculate and understand one of your company's most vital metrics.
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What Are Financing Activities?
Cash flow from financing activities reveals the health and direction of a business. Understand financing activities with this quick guide.
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What Is a Trial Balance?
While a trial balance is not a financial statement, this internal report is a useful tool for business owners. It lists all of the account balances in the general ledger. It is also used at audit time to see the impact of proposed audit adjustments.
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