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The IRS Makes Mistakes Too!

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In fact, the IRS can make mistakes too as indicated in a recently released report (11/10/10) by the GAO (US Government Accountability Office). The IRS’s internal control and financial management systems showed serious deficiencies in 2009 and 2010. Specifically, the IRS did not release tax liens in a timely fashion, had control issues with tax refund disbursements and had control issues over unpaid tax assessments & information security. Read More.

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Applying For The Child-Care Tax Credit Even With A High Income

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Most tax credits phase-out for high-income earners. Not this one and it also happens to be for expenses associated with caring for your kids (under the age of 13 that is). Read More.

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How to Value a Partner’s Interest in a S Corporation


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This is a very important process and one that involves a significant amount of analysis as you want to recognize the full value of your portion of the company. .
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Will a Roth IRA Conversion Trigger Self Employment Tax?

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The Roth IRA conversion is a great opportunity to plan for your financial future. However, it is really important to understand the mechanics of the Roth IRA conversion process and the economics as applied to your specific financial situation. Read More.

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There Might Be Lost Funds That is Yours

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Hey New Yorkers! There might be some unclaimed funds out there that are rightfully yours and you don’t even realize it. If this is the case, the State is holding the monies right now so you better claim it quick. Also, this isn’t just for individuals, this is for companies too! Read More.

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My Employer Just Said That My 2008 W-2 Form Is Wrong!


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Many taxpayers in this situation are very apprehensive about reopening their prior year tax returns because they are afraid that they will get into trouble with the IRS. But, there is really no need to be concerned as this type of mistake is fairly common. .
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Should I Look for Funding or Develop a Team First?


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That's a common chicken or the egg type of problem for entrepreneurs. They have a business plan and model but don't have the capital to fund it because investors want to see a team in place & potential team members want to have assurance that they will be paid. .
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More Dollars Going to New York Sales Tax

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About four weeks ago, the 4% New York State sales tax for clothing & footwear items priced below $110 was reinstated. Yeah, that’s right shoppers. If you purchase a pair of jeans now for $85 in say New York City, you will have to pay $85+(4%+.375% metro tax) or $85+$3.71 for a total of $88.71. Previously this year there was no sales tax for this type of purchase. Now that we are entering the holiday season, it is important for both consumers in the New York State area and clothing/footwear merchants to understand this change. Read More.

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When Is The Right Time To Seek Additional Financing?


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The other day an entrepreneur that sells a patented golf product asked us, "when is it the right time to obtain financing?" This seems to be a common question among entrepreneurs these days so we decided to address it with a few questions and answers. .
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Can My Employer Change My Pay From Salary to Hourly?


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The still unstable economy has led many companies to change the employment status of some of their employees. Many salaried employees are now being told that their compensation will be transitioned to hourly & their employment status will legally shift from exempt to non-exempt. It is very important to understand what this change means to employees that have been affected and could be in the future. .
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