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Attention Payroll Departments
Attention payroll departments: A new version of the 2018 wage levy exemption table will be released this month. The IRS announced plans to issue an update of the 2018 Publication 1494, “Tables for Figuring Amount Exempt from Levy on Wages, Salary, and Other Income,” sometime in February. The publication is used to determine the amount…
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Don’t be a victim of tax identity theft: File your 2017 return early
The IRS has just announced that it will begin accepting 2017 income tax returns on January 29. You may be more concerned about the April 17 filing deadline, or even the extended deadline of October 15 (if you file for an extension by April 17). After all, why go through the hassle of filing your…
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4 tips on making your marketing emails a blast
No business owner wants to send out spam. Even the term “email blast,” the practice of launching a flurry of targeted messages at customers and prospects, has mixed connotations these days. Yet email remains a viable and even necessary communications channel. Here are four tips on making your marketing emails a blast (in the fun…
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When considering a loan request, what do banks look for?
The bank official who reviews the loan request is focused on repayment. Most loan officers request a copy of your business credit report to determine your ability to repay. The lending officer will consider the following issues while using the information you provided and the credit report: Have you invested at least 25% or 50%…
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For business financing, what kinds of loans exist?
You must know the exact amount of money that you need, what your purpose is and how you will repay it in order to be successful in getting a loan. You must convince the lender in a written proposal that you are a good credit risk. There are two basic kinds of loans, although terms…
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What can I do to raise money for my small business?
Although the process is complex and frustrating, raising capital is the most basic of all business activities. When looking for financing, there are various sources to consider. For most new businesses, the main source of capital comes from savings and other forms of personal resources. There are better options available than credit cards that are…