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Written by: Steven J. Weil, PhD, EA

On-Shore Verse Off-Shore Outsourcing? - Click To Read Article
There are many benefits to outsourcing. What you outsource and where you outsource are two very important decisions in protecting your businesses intellectual property and reputation.

Keeping Business Tax Records - Click To Read Article
The period of time a business must keep records and the types of records required varies according to the statutory requirements of the particular government or agency involved. The five main federal agencies are: Internal Revenue Service, US Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, Immigration and Naturalization, Social Security Administration, and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. In addition, there may be selective state agencies that have their own particular requirements. However, the tendency is such that the federal agencies usually have more stringent requirements, so we will focus on them.

From Our Q&A “Can I deduct my Gun” - Click To Read Article
I have a question: Given the current economic situation and a concomitant rise in burglaries/ crime/ office break-ins... ...if I were to purchase a Wilson Combat .45 caliber piece of Dental equipment for my office ($3000), would said piece of equipment be deductible, and to what extent? I'm former military, concealed carry licensed, etc. Thank You for your consideration of this matter, Dr _________________

Employer Guide to Employment Verification Requirements - Click To Read Article
As an employer your role in documenting alien employees can be tricky. Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) you are required to substantiate through review of certain documents that your employees are authorized to work in the United States while simultaneously avoiding unfair employment practices. Penalties for I-9 violations can be expensive, in some cases civil penalties have reached over $50,000. With this quick guide you can ensure all of your company is in compliance with all regulations.

Incorporation Separating Fact From Fiction - Click To Read Article
One of the most common questions I receive is should I Incorporate and will it mean I can deduct more on my tax return. The question comes up when I teach classes for small business owners and prospective new business owners. It also comes up at in email and phone calls I receive from clients and prospective clients on a regular basis. Many of those asking the question start with "I heard that if I incorporate I can deduct all my expenses and I will pay less in taxes". Although there are many reasons for Incorporating a business it's always important to do it for the right reasons and to understand the real costs, benefits and drawbacks. To do this it's important to start out by separating fact from fiction.

College and Credit Cards - Click To Read Article
When your child started preparing for college you probably discussed a multitude of issues that may arise. But have you educated your college aged children about their fiscal plan?

BEWARE THE PREDATORS ARE OUT - Click To Read Article
Don’t Let an Economic Down Turn Be Your Down Fall. Seems that every time the economy slows down we see a rise in the number of people falling prey to scams, rip offs and business opportunities that don’t do anything but add to their problems. It’s a shame that those experiencing financial hardships or worried about their financial future are often the easy marks for Scam Artists and those looking to make an easy buck off of someone else.

ARE YOU READY TO BE A BUSINESS OWNER? - Click To Read Article
As never before in the history of our country there are tens of thousands of mid to upper level corporate executives whose world has crashed around them. They have been “downsized” out of their company…in some cases after years of loyal service. These former corporate executives find it almost impossible to find a job commensurate with what they had. Those employment opportunities are just not available.





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