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How to Choose A Business Entity Type – Part 1

This article is original content written by Thomas Scanlon, CPA, CFP® of Manchester, CT.   Choice of Business Entity We are frequently asked by clients starting a business, what type of entity they should be.  Here we will address Sole Proprietorships


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5 Easy Steps to Opening a Business in Connecticut

This article is original content written by Thomas Scanlon, CPA, CFP® of Manchester, CT.   1) Meet With Your CPA and Attorney The first step is to meet with your CPA and Attorney. Your CPA should be able to review your


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How to File Your Form 1099’s and Avoid IRS Penalties

Determine Who Needs to Be Issued a 1099 A Form 1099 needs to be issued to any unincorporated business that you paid $600 or more.  An unincorporated business includes Limited Liability Companies (LLC’S), Partnerships and Sole Proprietors.   Additionally, a 1099


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Why Some Small Businesses Should NOT be an LLC

The Limited Liability Company (“LLC”) certainly has become a popular form of business entity. If there is only one member (owner) then setting up these entities has become a breeze. Just go online, fill out some forms, pay the registration


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4 Reasons All Employers Should Offer a Roth 401(k) Plan

  1) The Roth 401(k) Plan Has a Higher Contribution Limit that a Roth IRA Taxpayers can contribute up to $5,000 per year into a Roth IRA. Taxpayers over age 50 can contribute an additional ‘catch-up’ contribution of $1,000 for


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