Archive
for February, 2009
February
5th It's Tax Time Again!
This time of year in small business and among individuals is like a race against the clock. We will spend a good amount of time locating, organizing and filing tax documents to the Internal Revenue...
Archive
for January, 2009
January
21st Business Tax Ratings: Which States will you pay the Least
The share of small business profits and personal income you are required to give the state in the form of taxes is a big consideration.
See where your state ranks and which provide the best...
Archive
for November, 2008
November
4th Tax Issues in the 2008 Election
Across America, people are going to polls in record numbers to elect a new president. Accounting firm RSM McGladrey has produced a great scorecard detailing the two major party candidates' tax...
Archive
for October, 2008
October
13th Financial Bailout Legislation Resolved Some Tax Issues, Leaves Others in Question
The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 was hastily passed through Congress and signed into law by President Bush on October 1st. Some tax provisions were included as parts of the final...
Archive
for May, 2008
May
22nd Hiring Professionals for Tax Preparation and Bookkeeping
Don't be tempted to do your own bookkeeping and tax preparation advises Portland tax professional Joseph Anthony. Small business startups with a few partners may decide to do everything they can...
Archive
for August, 2006
August
17th Don't Forget to Pay the Most Important Bill of All
By Martin Lukac
What is the one bill that you often forget to pay? You may be thinking that you pay all of your bills, but you are missing one.
You need to pay yourself.
The correct...
Archive
for June, 2006
June
19th CPA Firms
By Max Bellamy
CPA is short for Certified Public Accountant. There are many CPA firms that are some of the most reputed and well-established companies in America. A CPA firm performs many...
Archive
for March, 2006
March
23rd Tax Haven Raises 2006 Entry Price
by Roger Munns
While Monaco is a well known European tax haven, Andorra has remained little known outside of the financial community - despite enjoying the same tax advantages and arguably...
It's A Taxing Time Of Year
by Stephanie Foster
Yes, that's right, it's that time of year nobody loves - tax time! No, this is not too early to think about it, especially if you have money coming to you.
All right,...
Archive
for December, 2005
December
19th What Is Shorting Stocks?
by Cory Bain
Choose To Be Rich
http://www.choose-to-be-rich.com/
The whole idea of shorting stocks is to make money from stocks that are going down in price. When you short stocks, you...
Payroll Taxes
by Matt Bacak
The Powerful Promoter
If you have employees, you are responsible for payroll taxes. This is a term that lumps all the different forms of employment taxes into one category...
How To Interpret And Profit From Financial Statements
by Peter Leeds
The Penny Stock Insider
Financial statements are a useful tool for judging the health of a company, and for comparing it to its competitors. They show what the company...
Your Offline Banker Does Not Want You To Know The Differences Between Online And Offline Banking
by David Jones
Offshore Incorporation 101
There are many major differences between online banking and offline banking; if you are presently undecided between your current, limited...
December
5th Surviving Without Mutual Funds
by Steve Selengut
Asset Allocation and Investment Management
http://www.sancoservices.com/
STOP! Do not read another word! Advance mouse to Investopedia.com. Do not pass GO. Do not...
Using A Business Mortgage To Grow Your Business
by Adam Smith of 10X Marketing
So you want to be a Player?
The real movers and shakers of America are always looking to move up the ladder of success. They also have a particular penchant...
Say "Bah, Humbug!" To Holiday Debt: Avoid the "Holiday Hangover"
Ah, the holiday season! Turkey and dressing, pumpkin pie, office parties, jingle bells, and lots and lots of eggnog make the season a delight. But all fun and reindeer games aside, you have to be...
Archive
for October, 2005
October
26th The Compliance Officer's Killer Application
It used to be that only the largest multi-nationals needed a Compliance Officer. Today most practices, regardless of size, would be wise to charge someone within their organization with the...
Archive
for September, 2005
September
27th 10 Easy Ways To Organize Your Business Finances
Whether you are a new entrepreneur or a more experienced business owner, taking control of your finances can feel like a part-time job. Some simple tips can help you streamline your time, organize...
September
14th Employee Retention: It's A Changing Game
by Mike Beitler
As a management consultant, I have seen some poorly conceived retention policies at otherwise well-run companies. The philosophies underlying these policies lack some basic...