The thrill of New Years has barely worn off, yet it is already time to get back to the grindstone. In this case, we are talking about tax season. The issue? Any 1099-MISC filings need to go out in the mail soon. What is the 1099-MISC tax form? It is w...

As we celebrate leaving 2009 behind, we necessarily turn towards 2010 and start considering what the future holds. For instance, what does the year hold on the tax front? 2009 was a unique year when it came to personal finance because of the unheard o...

2009 may have been a tough year economically, but it has been a major year for new tax breaks. The latest is a new tax break announced by the IRS for business losses. As you might imagine, there have been a number of businesses operating at a loss dur...

The real estate market in much of the United States looks like a boxer after going 10 rounds with Mike Tyson in his prime – bloodied, bruised and in pain. Tax credits have been instituted to try to stop the pain, but buyers should know about a big cavea...

The LLC is touted as a great business entity for small businesses. This is particularly true for single member LLCs. If you are considering forming one of these entities, it is important to realize there are pros and cons that need to be taken into accoun...

You’ve decided to take the plunge. You are going to start your own business. Congratulations! There are some tax issues you need to consider before you start pursuing your dream business. The first step in starting a business for tax purposes is figu...

Getting married is a glorious event, certainly one of the most important in your life. That being said, the sheer joy involved can easily result in missing out on some practical issues that can pop up. This includes remembering to handle some administrati...

Doing your taxes is hardly a fun time. Once done, most people treat the process as out of out of sight, out of mind. This is fine so long as you hold on to the records you used to come up with the numbers on your return. So, just what are tax records?...

Well, welcome to the end of the world. At least, that is the impression being given by the pundits. As usual, the hysteria is a bit overblown. Are things tough? Yes. Will it last? No. As always, things will turn around. It might take a few years, so until...

Dealing with taxes is just about the last thing anyone wants to do. That includes me and I write about them. That being said, there is one clear rule when it comes to taxes. If you plan ahead to deal with them, you will pay far less than if you just throw...

As we work through the fourth quarter of the calendar year, many people put thoughts of taxes on the back burner. After all, you really don’t have any major tax filing deadlines coming up until returns are due the next year. Such an approach is easy...

Like millions of Americans, you decided to file an extension last April so you could file your taxes this past October 15th. Well, the day has come and gone. You have filed your taxes and now you want to know, “Where is my stimulus payment?” The g...

The word has come down from on high. You’ve been charged with putting together a promotional campaign for your organization. Here are some tips on creating a successful effort. The first step in any campaign is also one that is often passed over. Si...

It is amazing how often a massive marketing opportunity presents itself to a business niche and nobody does anything about it. This brings up the issue of staying on the ball with your marketing and waking up to the possibilities all around you. If yo...

Sometimes, the old methods are still the best way to go when it comes to building a business. In an ever competitive business world, this can often mean using promotional items to entice potential customers to become definite customers. The problem, of co...