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3 Things You Need to Hire an Employee

Employers need to get three tax documents from new employees before they start work.

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Why I No Longer Need The Yellow Pages Phone Book

This past weekend the Yellow Pages phone book was delivered to my home.  When I got to work the next morning, another one was on the front step.  At home, it never even made it into the house.  I just put

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The Difference Between Capital Gains and Ordinary Income

Most long-term capital gains are taxed at 15% for 2010.  This rate is scheduled to increase to 20% in 2011.  Unfortunately, we need to say “most” because there are some exceptions as follows: Taxpayers in the 10% and 15% ordinary

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Three Things a Business Owner Needs to Calculate their Tax Credit for Health Care Premiums

The recent health care reform has allowed eligible businesses to claim a credit for premiums paid for health insurance. For 2010, the maximum credit is 35% of the employer’s premium.

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The Difference Between EE, HH, and I Savings Bonds

Clients frequently ask us about the tax effects of government savings bonds they have in their house or safe deposit box.  When this question comes up, it’s usually in the context of estate planning.  To give an appropriate answer, we

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