Is Your Business Susceptible to Payroll Fraud?
Although you may not want to hear it, all businesses can be hit with payroll fraud. Find out how it happens and what you can do about it.
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New Year, New Estate Plan Updates for 2018
It’s time to ask yourself: What changed during 2017? A divorce, a birth, a move and other events can affect your tax and estate planning. New tax changes can also alter your current plans. The best way to ensure that your wishes are met is
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Next Tax Reform focuses on Internet Sales Tax
The U.S. Supreme Court will Review Collecting Internet Sales Tax States see the $13 billion potential tax revenue figure from 2017. Online retailers Wayfair Inc., Overstock.com Inc. and Newegg Inc. are opposing South Dakota. The case will also affect Amazon.com. When selling its own inventory, Amazon
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Don’t Say Yes to a Reverse Mortgage Until You Read This
You’ve likely heard the good and the bad about reverse mortgages. But what’s real? Before you consider this strategy, consider a few key components.
First-Quarter 2018 Interest Rates Remain the Same
Interest rates for the first quarter in 2018 have not changed since last quarter. Those rates include: 4 percent for overpayments (3 percent for corporations), 1.5 percent for the portion of a corporate overpayment over $10,000, 4 percent for underpayments and 6 percent for large
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Your 2018 Tax-time Financial Review
It’s the new year … and that means it’s time to review your financial affairs. Take advantage of all of that top-of-mind tax-time knowledge and increase your changes of a fiscally sound 2018.
Update Your Mileage Rate Reimbursements for 2018
If you plan on using your vehicle for business, medical appointments or moving during 2018, make sure you know the standard mileage rates have changed. The standard business mileage rate increased to 54.5 cents per mile (up from 53.5 cents in 2017). The medical and
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Business Owners: Forms Due Jan. 31 2018
Don’t forget that Jan. 31 is an important due date if you own a business, or have a side business in addition to your regular job. Avoid fines by making sure Forms W-2 and 1099-MISC are postmarked or sent electronically by this date to the
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Is it time to update your beneficiary list?
Simply said, your beneficiary designations are important. It’s just as important to keep your list up to date. Consider making it a priority or things might not go as you planned.
Faster 2017 Tax Refund When You E-file, Direct Deposit
If you want to get your 2017 tax refund as quickly as possible, don’t use snail mail. The IRS asks taxpayers to electronically file 2017 tax returns, and to sign up for direct deposit. Doing this greatly reduces the possibility of lost, stolen or undeliverable
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