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Key TakeawaysYes, the WOTC applies if you hire someone before December 31, 2025. You must submit IRS Form 8850 to your State Workforce Agency (SWA) within 28 days of the new employee’s start date. The potential tax savings can be worth up to $2,400 per...
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Key Takeaways Profit doesn’t equal liquidity: You can look great on paper (i.e., profitable) and still run out of cash. Year-end cash flow management is about accelerating what comes in and strategically optimizing (delaying) what goes out (legally, of...
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Key TakeawaysKeep every contractor’s Form W9 on file before the first payment. If your contractor won’t give you a W9, follow the three-step written request process to prove due diligence. Use the IRS TIN Matching tool before filing your 1099s to verify...
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Quick Summary: Could Changing My Business Entity Mean Smarter Profits?If you’re a Sole Proprietor or single-member LLC, you’re likely paying a hefty 15.3% Self-Employment (SE) tax on 100% of your profit. Electing S-Corp status splits your income between...
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Quick Summary: What Smart Accounting For Small Businesses Looks Like In 2025Call your CPA/tax advisor before making financial moves to avoid missed deductions or costly surprises… and ask your bookkeeper to prep clean, current numbers so that advice is...
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“Simple can be harder than complex.” — Steve Jobs Quick Summary: What’s Changing With The 2026 1099 NEC Threshold?Businesses will only be required to file a 1099-NEC if they pay an independent contractor $2,000 or more in a calendar year. The new rule begins...
