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How to Claim the Connecticut Small Business New Employee Tax Credit

Did you know that CT provides tax incentives to hire new employees in small businesses? The Qualified Small Business Job Creation Tax Credit Program provides incentives to Connecticut’s small businesses to hire new full-time employees. Under this program Connecticut-based businesses


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It’s 1099-Reporting Time Again…

January 31st is the deadline to furnish Form 1099- Misc. to recipients. The 1099-MISC form is used to report more than two dozen types of payments that must be claimed as income by the recipient. This category includes payments made


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4 Ways to Help Your CPA and Reduce Your Taxes

Here are 4 ways to Help Your CPA and Reduce Your Taxes: 1) Have a Year End Planning Meeting with Your CPA This meeting can be in person or over the phone, it really doesn’t matter.  The only thing that


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The Difference Between an LLC and a Subchapter S Corporation

Startup businesses are often considering either a Limited Liability Company (“LLC”) or a Subchapter S Corporation.  Here are the differences:


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Why Every Week is "Shark Week" for the Self-Employed in Connecticut – Updated

This week is Shark Week on the Discovery Channel.  Last year, we told you how every week is “Shark Week” for the self-employed in Connecticut.  Now, a year later, there is even more blood in the water.


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