Charles Springfield may have a startup company unlike any other. He offers both marketing services and delivers wine education through The Life Stylings of Charles Springfield, Inc. The home-based small business is located in New York, New York. It had been a sole proprietorship for three years until Springfield officially incorporated it in July 2013. […]
So, you want to be a star, and you’re investing in your future with classes, workshops, and all the things that go along with a career in Hollywood from headshots to makeovers. Can you deduct those costs on your income taxes while you’re still working a day job while you wait to be discovered? Maybe. […]
Jeff Strickland and his staff of 13 run a nonprofit that is on a mission to help young people by accounting for real-world issues and nature in their lives. Our Kids Future Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization designed to help teenagers and young adults who are underprivileged and to get kids away from […]
“Making payroll” – that is managing a small business so that paychecks are delivered on time even when the unexpected occurs – can be one of the hardest parts of a small business owner’s job. One thing certain to make that job even harder is a payroll tax mistake that can lead to IRS problems. […]
If you are looking to invest in property in the Detroit, Michigan area, McFly the Property Guy can help you find what you need – and make some money in the process.Marvin Gaines, whose new small business is called McFly the Property Guy, LLC, assists property investors by doing scout work and rehabbing on residential […]
A federal judge on Monday ruled that the ERISA-qualified benefits plan for employees of a private company based in Pennsylvania must be interpreted to include coverage for the same-sex wife of a woman who had worked for the company prior to her death. It’s the first court ruling since the U.S. Supreme Court struck down […]
Every tax-filing season, most Americans go on a quest to find as many tax deductions as possible. At the same time, many small business owners and independent contractors leave money on the table because they fear that certain tax deductions will draw the attention of auditors. No one wants to get audited. But failing to […]
As the Apple iPad has become the best-selling piece of computing hardware in history, one common complaint marred the tablet’s near-perfect reviews. When the iPad is lying flat on a tabletop, or when it’s standing up in the most popular cases, the sound quality isn’t optimal because the iPad’s speaker is on the back of […]
When the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) on June 26, it kicked off a Gay Pride week celebration like no other. Barely two weeks later, however, the reality is setting in for same-sex couples and small business owners who are realizing that the ruling creates both tax opportunities […]
Alvin Kempf, a 1-800Accountant client, wants to help businesses maintain a safe and efficient working environment. That’s why he founded Kempf Safety Services, LLC in April of 2013. Based in Mokena, Illinois, Kempf works out of a home office in the corner of his basement. His wife, Carolyn, also lends a helping hand if he […]