Starting a new business is hard work. You have to do the basic "find a need and fill it" exercise, of course, but logistically you have to invest money in any number of "necessary" things. You will need office or retail space, desks and other furniture, phone lines and computers, perhaps a company vehicle, money for salaries, sufficient inventory and all kinds of other things, depending upon your business type. Any place where you can save money...more
In the wake of the UBS AG fallout and IRS Offshore Settlement Initiative, the IRS will continue to pursue offshore tax evasion through the Information Document Requests for the FBAR (Foreign Bank Account Reporting) of U.S Taxpayers.What is the next move for U.S. Taxpayers?In 2009, the IRS and U.S. Department of Justice began a highly publicized investigation into Swiss bank UBS AG and U.S. account holders who did not disclose their assets to the...more
In the brave new world following the November 2008 elections, small businesses face a phalanx of challenges in the tax arena. First of all, the Obama Administration and Democrats in Congress plan to allow some of the Bush-era tax cuts to expire, thus raising taxes on top earners. Secondly, the health care overhaul being debated in Congress contains proposals that pose a huge financial threat to small businesses. Finally, the Cap and Trade legislation that awaits debate in Congress proposes an energy tax in disguise that promises to artificially explode the cost of energy and, therefore, the cost of overhead in small businesses.1. Proposed Federal Tax Hikes. Small businesses are particularly vulnerable to the proposed tax hikes because they typically pay taxes via flow through entities, such as sole proprietorships, partnerships, LLCs, PLLCs and S-Corporations. These entities are taxed through the individual income tax system, with their revenues flowing through to their owners individual tax returns. This allows small businesses to avoid the corporate income tax system, but can put self-employed small business owners in the top tax bracket. According to the U.S. Treasury,...more
Author: Mike GerardHouston, Texas movers offer a number of services that should be able to accommodate any move. The market for moving companies in Houston is extremely competitive due in large part to the region's congregations of corporate headquarters and suburban neighborhoods. Moving day can be stressful enough without the addition of big city...more
The tremendous economical growth that happened inside the region gave birth to several reasons why it is possible to invest in Africa. There are so many areas in wanting to be explored in pursuit of progress and global competitiveness. Africa is the home of potential business investments. After decades of famine and war, they are now the more...more
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It is no secret that real estate agents, as well as other real estate related professions, have had a difficult road over the last few years. The rise and fall of the national real estate market created a feast then famine scenario ...and many...more
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Small business owners might be surprised at how much dirt customers and employees can track into their premises on a daily basis. A great way to protect floors from damage, reduce effort spent on cleaning, and increase safety is to install...more