Do you own a piece of real estate that has historic or scenic significance? Creating a conservation easement or conservation restriction can: 1. Preserve the scenic or historic nature of the property 2. Save taxes by donating an easement 3. Preserve your and your family's property ownership
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has recently reaffirmed its position that it is illegal to use a prospective employee's criminal record -- even for felony convictions -- as an "absolute measure" of whether the applicant should be hired.
The IRS is on the lookout for Schedule C filers who have too many consecutive years of losses, especially for home-based businesses. You're probably aware that, in three of five years, your business is supposed to turn a profit - or risk being categorized as a hobby and having your losses disallowed.
Customers are the lifeblood of every business. Without them, you don't exist. To figure out how to keep your customers happy, take a look at your own experiences. What frustrates you when you are the customer? Here are some ways to alleviate common customer frustrations.
The IRS has released a draft of the form that tax-exempt organizations and small businesses will use to calculate the small business healthcare tax credit.
Two major tax packages signed into law last fall offer some significant tax breaks you'll want to be sure to take advantage of, beginning with the 2010 tax year.
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More than 25 percent of Americans don't take advantage of manufacturers' rebates for reasons ranging from it's too much trouble to they lost the receipt to they're skeptical about getting any money back, according to a study by Consumer Reports magazine. The study showed that many consumers were right to be skeptical. One in five people who applied during the last year didn't receive their rebate. Consumer Reports gives some tips to ensure that you get the rebate that comes with your purchase.
During the discovery process, CPAs can play a key role in ensuring that important financial facts are disclosed and all relevant financial documents are obtained.
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