The housing crisis hit California hard over the last few years. With the economy and home values plummeting, many home owners have found themselves in trouble. The good news is that the new Mortgage Relief Act may be a lifesaver for many California residents. With any luck this will be the break that Californians need in order to get back on their feet.
It was recently Read the rest of this entry »
Perhaps you have existing skills as a bookkeeper and would like to expand your service offerings. Offering tax services is an easy way to expand a bookkeeping business. You have the client’s financial information already, so it’s a natural progression to offer tax services. Tax services are more lucrative, but the work is seasonal. Most tax professionals charge an Read the rest of this entry »
The Phoenix Suns – The Early Years
The Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team, based in Phoenix, Arizona. They play in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
On January 22, 1968, the NBA awarded expansion franchises to an ownership group from Phoenix and one from Milwaukee.
The primary investors in the Phoenix franchise at its inception had Read the rest of this entry »
Independent Contractors Or 1099 Employees – The Risks
The Independent Contractor status of workers is being seriously challenged by the IRS. Between 1988 and 1992 the IRS reclassified more than 400,000 Independent Contractors to employees and collected over $52.5 Million ($52,500,000) in back taxes. In 1992 alone the IRS conducted 1,700 audits of businesses, Read the rest of this entry »
California’s Income Tax Extension was indicted on five counts of first-degree murder Tuesday in Broward County, California, for the July 18 stabbing deaths of its estranged partner, three members of its family and a family friend.
California’s Income Tax Extension is also charged with killing its younger sibling, California’s Earned Income Credit Increase, but that Read the rest of this entry »
Hundreds of foreigners residing here are starting up new businesses in Panama every year.
Panama offers many opportunities for business entrepreneurs. You can start a bar, restaurant, retail shop, hotel, bed & breakfast, provide tour-guides or professional services.
Maybe you are thinking about opening a new business full time? Or, you are retired and thinking Read the rest of this entry »
Companies in California and elsewhere are on the lookout for ways to save money during these tight economic times. One fantastic way to cut costs is to take advantage of the corporate tax credits available to California companies from both the state and federal governments. Although these tax incentives add up to a large reduction in many businesses’ taxes, unfortunately Read the rest of this entry »
1. Gain new professional and marketable skills while working at your own pace. – Every year there is a noticeable shortage of qualified Tax professionals. All 4 of the major Tax service Franchises (H & R Block, Jackson Hewlett, Liberty Tax, and Instant Tax) set up tax classes to increase the possibility of having enough tax professionals to work in their Franchises. Read the rest of this entry »
Ok so 3 more posts today that I’ve dug up – I’m an information JUNKIE on this stuff lately. Give em a browse and let me know what ya reckon. They’re just from a few different sites I’ve been surfing lately that are generally good for information like this…
TinyBooks v6.0.3 – Macintosh Small Business Accounting and …
TinyBooks v6.0.3 – Macintosh Small Business Read the rest of this entry »
Accounting issues and the self-employed
When it comes to starting your own business or joining the ranks of the self-employed, accounting is one of the most critical aspects operating your business. It’s real easy, when you are first starting out, to get wrapped up in choosing a business name or designing your business cards. Unfortunately, without a sound understanding Read the rest of this entry »
