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Copyright or Trademark - What's the Difference? Created: Sunday, May 19, 2013 Updated: Sunday, May 19, 2013
What's the difference between a copyright and a trademark? How do I know when to copyright something or trademark it?
What Can I Copyright? What Types of Works Cannot be Copyrighted? Created: Monday, May 16, 2011 Updated: Sunday, May 19, 2013
Works which can be copyrighted, works which cannot be copyrighted.
What Do I Need to Know about Cell Phone Expenses and Business Taxes? Created: Thursday, October 13, 2011 Updated: Friday, May 17, 2013
How cell phones are treated as business property and how cell phone expenses are taxed. Keeping good records is important in being sure that cell phone expenses are allowed by the IRS.
Liability of Corporate Board of Directors - Corporate Board Liability Created: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 Updated: Thursday, May 16, 2013
Liability of corporate board members
Can I Hire Children as Employees? What Laws and Taxes Do I Need to Know About? Created: Monday, May 13, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013
If you are hiring children as employees, you need to know about child labor laws, new hire paperwork, and payroll taxes.
All About Buy Sell Agreements and Exit Strategies Created: Monday, June 07, 2010 Updated: Sunday, May 12, 2013
Describes a buy sell agreement between owners of a business. Why a buy-sell agreement is necessary for every business and what should be included in a buy-sell agreement.
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Federal Wage & Hour Laws Created: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 Updated: Sunday, May 12, 2013
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is the federal law that regulates employment matters such as overtime and minimum wage rates.
How Can I Find a Mediator? Created: Tuesday, October 26, 2010 Updated: Sunday, May 12, 2013
How to find a mediator.
How Do I Find a Mediator or Arbitrator for a Business Dispute? Created: Wednesday, December 05, 2012 Updated: Sunday, May 12, 2013
How to find a mediator or arbitrator, including tips on where to look, online sites, certifications and credentials for mediators and arbitrators.
How Do I Complete an Amended Business Tax Return? Where Do I Send the Return? Created: Thursday, March 31, 2011 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
If you made a mistake on your business tax return, you can file an amended return. This article explains where and how to file your amended business tax return, depending on your business type.
How Do I Complete Form 1040X for Schedule C Change? Created: Thursday, March 31, 2011 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
If you made a mistake on your business tax return, you can file an amended return. This article explains how to file Form 1040X for changes in Schedule C - Small Business Profit or Loss.
What Form Do I Use to File an Amended Business Tax Return? Created: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
If you made a mistake on your business tax return, you can file an amended return. The form you use to file this amended return depends on your business type.
When Do I Need to File an Amended Business Tax Return? Created: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
If you made a mistake on your business tax return, you can file an amended return. This article includes information on when to file an amended business tax return.
Why Do I Need to File an Amended Business Tax Return? Created: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
If you made a mistake on your business tax return, you can file an amended return.
What Is Better for Taxes - the Standard Mileage Deduction or Actual Expenses? Created: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
Discusses benefits of actual expenses vs. standard mileage deduction
How is My Home Office Deduction Related to My Business Legal Type? Created: Friday, May 10, 2013 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
How your business legal type affects your home office expense deduction
What is an Exit Strategy? How Do I Create a Business Exit Strategy Created: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Discussion of reasons for an exit strategy and the value of a business, with John Leonetti.
Bad Debts / Un-collectible Accounts Created: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 Updated: Monday, May 06, 2013
Describes bad debts / un-collectible accounts and when you can claim a bad debt expense deduction.
Tax Planning Steps at Year End - Tax Deductions and Tax Credits Created: Tuesday, December 09, 2008 Updated: Monday, May 06, 2013
Tax deductions and tax credits you can use to save on taxes. Read this list of tax deductions before the end of the year and take advantage of those that can reduce your business taxes
Report Capital Gains and Losses on Schedule D Created: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 Updated: Monday, May 06, 2013
Describes Schedule D
I9 Form - Employment Eligibility Verification Created: Monday, August 10, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
I-9 Form - I-9 Immigration Form
How to Incorporate in Wisconsin Created: Friday, July 15, 2011 Updated: Saturday, April 27, 2013
How to incorporate in Wisconsin, including information necessary to file Articles of Incorporation with the state of Wisconsin.
Online Sales Tax - Background and Issues Created: Friday, July 01, 2011 Updated: Thursday, April 25, 2013
Explains situation in states taxing online sales, Amazon tax, affiliates, and tax nexus.
Can My Business Deduct Charitable Contributions? Created: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Discussion of how charitable contributions are deducted by businesses.
First Steps to Starting a Business Created: Tuesday, May 12, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Start a Business by Following These Steps
What is the IRS Program for Payroll Tax Relief (VCSP)? Created: Thursday, September 22, 2011 Updated: Sunday, April 14, 2013
Describes the IRS Voluntary Classification Settlement Program (VCSP) to provide relief for businesses that have mis-classified workers as independent contractors instead of employees.
All About Employee Handbooks Created: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 Updated: Sunday, April 14, 2013
All about employee handbooks and employer policy and procedure manuals, including a definition of an employee handbook, what to include in an employee handbook, why an employee handbook is necessar...
Why Does My Company Need an Employee Handbook? Created: Saturday, April 13, 2013 Updated: Saturday, April 13, 2013
Why every company should have an employee handbook or policy manual, even if the company has only one employee.
How Do I Move My Sole Proprietorship, LLC, or Corporation to Another State? Created: Wednesday, March 06, 2013 Updated: Friday, April 12, 2013
What happens to business legal type when a business moves to another state? Several possibilities, depending on business type.
Moving a Business Created: Monday, May 02, 2011 Updated: Friday, April 12, 2013
Is your business moving? Maybe you are anticipating a company move to expand, maybe it's a corporate relocation, or maybe you are moving your office back home to save money. Whatever the reason, be...
Everything You Need to Know About Taxes for Your Home-Based Business Created: Friday, July 03, 2009 Updated: Friday, April 12, 2013
Everything about home-based business taxes and tax deductions for home-based businesses.
What is a Workers Compensation or Exemption? How do I File? Created: Sunday, April 07, 2013 Updated: Sunday, April 07, 2013
Independent contractors (business owners) in some states and localities are required to file a waiver or exemption from workers compensation.

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