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  FindLaw explains the steps that a business needs to take to register a "doing business as" (DBA) name in North Carolina.

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  Trust funds aren't just for the ultra-wealthy, but can be a powerful planning tool for average earners too. So what is a trust fund? Learn more by reading this FindLaw article.

• Appealing an IRS Action

  There are options for taxpayers who disagree with the IRS's decision on an issue. FindLaw explains your choices for appealing an IRS determination.

• What Are Back Taxes?

  A taxpayer has back taxes when they fail to pay the tax they owe. FindLaw explains how long the IRS has to collect back taxes and how to pay your tax bill.

• Do Nonprofits Pay Taxes?

  A discussion of when a tax-exempt nonprofit will be taxed, including when it must pay the unrelated business income tax (UBIT).

• Reporting Nonprofit Operating Expenses

  An overview of how nonprofit organizations report operating expenses on financial statements and IRS informational returns.

• What Is a Registered Agent?

  An overview of registered agents and what they do for corporations, limited liability companies and other types of business.

• What Is a Business Plan?

  An overview of the importance of business plans that includes a breakdown of what information should be included.

• What Is Return on Investment?

  FindLaw explains how the popular return on investment (ROI) metric is used and how it is calculated.