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How to Maximize Year-End Charitable Giving in 2021

The end of the year is rapidly approaching. And while you might be eager to kiss 2021 goodbye, you might not like how fast it’s coming to a close. There are a lot of critical year-end tasks (like maximizing charitable giving!) and considerations for people and businesses. The end of the year is a busy […]

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5 Budgeting Tips for New Small Business Owners

Every business owner wants and needs to make money, but no one wants to have to think about money and cash flow every day and all the time.  You need money to keep building and growing your business, and success means you continue to earn back your investment and more in profit. Ideally, however, you […]

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How Do I Calculate My Home Office Deduction?

Some people have been working out of their homes for many years, while others have had to establish a home office recently. Working from home has gone from a luxury to a necessity due to the coronavirus pandemic. Working from home brings its own opportunities and complications as well. It can be a challenge to […]

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4 Steps to Start a DBA in Florida

A DBA can allow business owners to use a different name instead of their business or legal name. This can serve as an easy way for your business to operate under another name. Although starting a DBA takes four steps in Florida, there are a few things you should know. You have the option of […]

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Trademarking a Name is a Good Idea, and Here’s How

Names are the foundation on which you build your business. The core of your brand is a name your customers know and associate with your company’s qualities. Therefore, choosing and trademarking a name should be an essential part of your initial research and brainstorming before you start your business.  As you consider a name for […]

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Bookkeeping 101: What Is Accounts Payable?

Accounts payable is central to bookkeeping. It helps small business owners determine to whom they’ll pay debts, and it’s also helpful in noting the amounts on your balance sheet. While you may think accounts payable only refer to short-term debt, there are some valuable things you should know. Continue reading to learn important things you […]

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Real Estate: How Rental Income is Taxed

Rental income is one of the most important parts of real estate. Many landlords may not realize that there are several ways to make rental income beyond collecting rent checks. Rental income comprises more than just direct income from tenants. Here’s what you should know about the different types of rental income and how it […]

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Understanding President-Elect Biden’s Tax Plan

Joe Biden’s tax plan will inevitably go through some changes in its path through the legislative process until it actually takes effect. Still, we can get a sense of Biden’s priorities by imagining what the tax plan would look like according to the tax policy proposals the Biden-Harris campaign has released.   Biden’s tax plan affects […]

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Four Ways to Create a Better Home Office Space

The coronavirus pandemic has forced more people than ever before to work from home. For some that might be a dream come true, but not everyone adjusts well to working remotely.  People who work regularly from home might already have an established workspace, but many people during this crisis have had to improvise. Some might […]