There’s no doubt you’ve seen TV advertisements telling seniors that their lives could improve if they use reverse mortgages to harvest the equity in their homes. They go on to tell you that you can free up money to take an expensive trip, remodel your home or just have fun. It sounds appealing — but is it worth it? ...
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Category: Taxes
Don’t forget that Jan. 31 is an important due date if you own a business, or have a side business in addition to your regular job. Avoid fines by making sure Forms W-2 and 1099-MISC are postmarked or sent electronically by this date to the IRS as well to the people you did business with in 2017. Remember, you may...
Unless a small business owner handles all aspects of computing and paying payroll, there is room for fraud. Even if your company has only a few employees — it does not guarantee your funds will be safe. How payroll fraud happens Perhaps one of the easiest payroll fraud techniques is the overpayment of withholding or payroll taxes. Your bookkeeper...
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Category: Business
As you review your filing requirements for 2018, make sure you don’t overlook the nanny tax related to household employees. If you have a housekeeper or any other household employee, you could be liable to pay state and federal payroll taxes. How to know if you must pay the nanny tax First, you’ll need to determine whether you have...
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Category: Taxes
If you plan on using your vehicle for business, medical appointments or moving during 2018, make sure you know the standard mileage rates have changed. The standard business mileage rate increased to 54.5 cents per mile (up from 53.5 cents in 2017). The medical and moving rates also increased by 1 cent, to 18 cents per mile. Charitable rates remain...
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Category: Taxes