Small Business
Deducting Meal and Entertainment Expenses
It may sound like a good idea to take advantage of the allowable tax deductions for meals. But beware! The Federal income tax laws can be extremely stringent with regards to the deduction of meals and entertainment expenses. Meal expenses are generally for food, beverage and even tips. Entertainment expenses are generally for amusement, recreation or entertainment.
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Since the recession is in a very long, slow recovery, we are all still facing circumstances that can be difficult. Many small business owners are dealing with the fallout from a shaky economy and its effects on everything from production to hiring (or lack thereof). One thing small businesses may now have to deal with, even if they never have before, is business debt collection.
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Juan Williams -- the veteran NPR reporter was recently fired for making comments about his fear of flying when there is a Muslim on the aircraft. Helen Thomas -- a White House reporter for over five decades was fired for making anti-sematic comments in an interview. Howard Arenstein-- a longtime reporter for the CBS was fired after police discovered Arenstein and his wife were growing marijuana plants in their Washington D.C. backyard. What do all these people have in common?
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Heading into the end of the year, it's a good time for business owners to take stock of their business over the past year and strategize for the upcoming one. Use this end-of-year checklist to ensure your business is financially sound and legally compliant if this is…
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So, your business is tightening its belt. Hiring has slowed down, yet, you still need the extra hands on board. You've heard about working with unpaid interns. Could that be the solution for you? Many colleges have programs which allow their students to work in business settings and get course credit at the same time. But an unpaid internship has its own host of legal issues.
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Swipe fees, interchange fees, hidden costs, and complex fee structures can make credit cards a form of payment you hope your customers do leave home without. However, even in the landscape of fine print and boilerplate language, there is room for negotiating your credit card processing fee. And in light of proposed legislation dubbed the "Credit Card Fair Fee Act", it is never too early for your business to build savvy in negotiating fair terms.
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