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Are you Maximizing your Accounting Resources?

Creating a Value Added Relationship with your Accounting Advisor Every business owner requires the services of outside accountants and advisors from time to time. Some business owners look at accounting as a necessary evil, and treat their accounting firm like an order taker at a fast food restaurant. They tell them what they want, when […]

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Tip of the Month for August 2013

For Many Small Business Owners, the Time is Right to Get a Loan According to data released in July by the Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy, small-business lending activity is on the increase. The number of loans is on an upswing, but the size of the amounts loaned is smaller. The agency’s yearly review […]

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Tax and Financial News for August 2013

Tax Breaks Provide Savings for Investors This is the last installment of our series on tax breaks for investors. We will look into three more provisions that might provide tax advantages and help you build wealth. Capital-Gains Exclusion Qualified small business stock can be 100 percent exempt from capital gains taxes if the right requirements […]

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FAQ: What can I deduct doing volunteer work for a charity?

For many individuals, volunteering for a charitable organization is a very emotionally rewarding experience. In some cases, your volunteer activities may also qualify for certain federal tax breaks. Although individuals cannot deduct the value of their labor on behalf of a charitable organization, they may be eligible for other tax-related benefits. Before claiming any charity-related […]

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July 2013 tax compliance calendar

As an individual or business, it is your responsibility to be aware of and to meet your tax filing/reporting deadlines. This calendar summarizes important tax reporting and filing data for individuals, businesses and other taxpayers for the month of July 2013. July 3 Employers. Semi-weekly depositors must deposit employment taxes for payroll dates June 26-28. July […]

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