Finance
Should I Use Form 1040, Form 1040A, or Form 1040EZ?
When you file a personal income tax return with the IRS by April 15, you have a choice of 3 basic tax forms to select from that are essentially designed to report similar tax and…
Almost 70% of Smartphone Users Expect to Use Mobile Pay in 2017
Digital trends publications have predicted that 6.1 billion people will be using smartphones by 2020, which is more than two thirds of the world’s population. As a result, advertisers are jumping on opportunities to connect…
Valuation of Your Business for Tax Planning
Few business owners relish spending money on something they don’t need. And for most owners, hiring an expert to estimate the value of their companies falls into that don’t-need category. So it is no surprise…
Can My Business Qualify for a Credit Line from the Bank?
One of my beloved business owners just asked, “Can my business qualify for a credit line from a bank, a traditional lender?” It matters because if your business can meet traditional lender requirements, your interest…
3 Important Multi-State Tax Facts Companies Need to Know
What do software companies need to know about when it comes to multi-state tax issues? Last year we shared an overview of nuances many in the field don’t think about, but need to consider when…
Small Business Health Check: Are Your Finances in Order?
The success of your small business hinges on the health of your finances. Every business faces hurdles and unexpected expenses—but when properly prepared for, these are just minor inconveniences. Financial security when it comes to…
2017 Tax Law Changes That Could Affect You
After “Auld Lang Syne” plays to usher in a new calendar year, you can always bet on the government and the Internal Revenue Service making changes and adjustments to tax laws from the previous year….
13 Red Flags to Avoid in Your Investor Funding Pitch
After listening to hundreds of startup pitches, and reading even more business plans, most new venture investors develop their own favorite list of “red flags” that signal the beginning of the end of their interest….
How to Make Your Recurring Revenues Oil and Not Glue
Some types of businesses generate more and more recurring revenues over time, often growing to a size where recurring revenues pay all of the overhead of the company—an enviable position. There is a phenomenon I…
Standard Mileage Rate Falls Again for Tax Year 2017
Self-employed professionals who use a vehicle for business trips were likely not thrilled when the standard mileage rate on deducting business mileage plummeted from 57.5 cents per mile in 2015 to 54 cents per mile…
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