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Special Tax Breaks for Farmers
The majority of the more than 2 million farms in the U.S. are small businesses. The USDA says that “in 2016, farms organized as pass-through ... -
Disability Coverage for Owners and Employees
It’s an unfortunate fact that the chances of becoming disabled are too high to be ignored. According to Council for Disability Awareness, 1 in 4 ... -
Figuring Your Estimated Taxes
Business owners who are self-employed usually pay their taxes in four estimated tax payments for the year. The final installment for 2018 is due on ... -
Developing Leadership Qualities
The start of a new year is a great time for small business owners to reflect on the kind of leaders they are or should ... -
Special Elections to Reduce Your Tax Bill
Most tax rules are fixed and you must follow them. But there’s some flexibility which is provided through special tax elections. You can choose in ... -
New Year’s Resolutions from the Experts
According to History.com, the concept of New Year’s resolutions dates back about 4,000 years to the Babylonians who recorded their resolutions during a religious festival ... -
Looking Back on 2018: Good News for Small Businesses
Media headlines may have been hogged by politics, natural disasters, and the deaths of well-known people, such as President George H.W. Bush. But buried below ... -
Setting Your Holiday Schedule for the Coming Year
Most retailers are closed on Christmas, which happens to be a federal holiday. In fact, there are 9 federal holidays. As an employer, you are ... -
5 Ways Higher Interest Rates May Affect Your Business
The Federal Reserve has raised its federal funds rate (referred to as the fed funds rate) several times this year and expects to have additional increases ... -
Stock Options and Your Small Business
Small business owners who’ve incorporated may be reluctant to share ownership with staff. However, the National Center for Employee Ownership lists a number of compelling ...
