Prior to enactment of the Monday Holiday Act in 1968 creating Presidents Day, this date used to be a federal holiday (it is still a legal holiday in about half a dozen of states). For small business owners, it’s a good idea to remember Lincoln failed as an entrepreneur in 1833, but ultimately succeeded in life. My favorite quote of his which I like to remember each year on his birthday:

“My great concern is not whether you have failed, but whether you are content with your failure.”

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Prior to enactment of the Monday Holiday Act in 1968, this date used to be a federal holiday (it is still a legal holiday in about half a dozen of states). For small business owners, it’s a good idea to remember Lincoln failed as an entrepreneur in 1833, but ultimately succeeded in life. My favorite quote of his: “My great concern is not whether you have failed, but whether you are content with your failure.”

It’s tax time! Be sure and check out my tax books on Amazon for practical advice about filing your 2013 tax return and much more! You’ll find the complete list of books here.

Plus, you’ll now find the supplements for each tax book right here on my site:  J.K. Lasser’s Small Business Taxes 2014 and J.K. Lasser’s 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2014.