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Wednesday, June 30th, 2010Special Report on 2010 Tax Law Changes Now Available
Friday, June 25th, 2010When it comes to tax law, most people glaze over at the mere thought of it. The language and legislation is technical. It can seem obscure to even the most astute CPAs and people who write tax software. But what about you? Joe or Jane consumer or small business owner.
If you are like most people, upon hearing of any new tax law changes, you are left with a nagging yet all important question: So, what does all this mean for me and my small business?
This report explains just that: the nuts and bolts and hidden language of the recent tax law changes. We have laid out a series of real-life examples, in story form, to help you navigate the legal-speak and apply the 2010 changes to your life and your business. We have also included other pertinent information beyond 2010 and tables for your reference.
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Thursday, June 17th, 2010This show covers the “how’s” and “why’s” of protecting your data. Would a computer virus turn your world upside down? Is your data easy prey to a hacker? How do you know?
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No Estate Tax for World’s 74th Wealthiest Person
Wednesday, June 9th, 2010This is a great story illustrating the dilemma for Congress when it comes to the estate tax. Dan L. Duncan was billion who passed away this spring. Instead of paying 45% or 55% (had he passed away in 2009 or 2011) in estate taxes, the rate is 0%.
How long do you think Congress is going to let this happen before attacking this loophole? Read the article to learn more…
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Friday, June 4th, 2010This brief covers the 3 things you must do when you open a new business. These are “thinking” steps that will help you get direction for your business.
Using a Retirement Plan to Fund Your Business?
Friday, May 28th, 2010Two words: Watch Out.
The IRS is stepping up its scrutiny of 401(k) transactions that exploit a loophole allowing the 401(k) funds to be used to fund a participant’s business start-up.
The BOSS Business Brief – Free Customer Relationship Building
Friday, May 28th, 2010There is no magic bullet in marketing – you need to build a relationship with your customers over time. There are free tools to help you with this task. Listen to this Brief as Toby and Steve go over some of the most effective – and low cost ways – that you can use to keep more customers coming back to you.
Health care law’s massive, hidden tax change
Monday, May 24th, 2010I am adding this link to an article on one of the more costly features of the new healthcare bill.
Section 9006 of the health care bill — just a few lines buried in the 2,409-page document — mandates that beginning in 2012 all companies will have to issue 1099 tax forms not just to contract workers but to any individual or corporation from which they buy more than $600 in goods or services in a tax year.
This is going to add a tremendous expense to many businesses (the current law requires that you 1099 independant contractors who you pay over $600 during the year and exempts businesses) as they will be required to 1099 ANYONE who you pay more than $600. Buy a new computer – issue the company a 1099. Buy office supllies – issue them a 1099.
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Small Businesses Get Duped with Health Care Act?
Friday, May 21st, 2010Small Business get a fantastic tax credit under President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul law, right? Didn’t I hear something about 25 employees averaging under $50,000 yr? Sure you did – the credit is supposed to help small companies with under 25 employees afford health care coverage under the new act.
But wait…with every law, there is fine print. In this case, the proclaimed credit drops off sharply once a small business exceeds 10 workers and $25,000 in average annual wages.
The Ideal Customer on the BOSS Business Brief
Thursday, May 20th, 2010Take the time to envision your ideal customer. Make up a make believe customer and use them to test your ideas and products. Click the “More Info” link to listen to this informative BOSS Business Brief as the topic of customer targeting is explored.
