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Senate Passes Amendment on Credit Card Swipe Fees
By Jason Beahm | Last updated on
Late last week, the United States Senate overwhelmingly passed an amendment to the in-progress bank reform bill which could change the rules of the road...
NY Lender Pays $26.3 Mil Settlement on SBA Loans
By Jason Beahm | Last updated on
Ciena Capital LLC has agreed to settle fraud claims with the United States Department of Justice for $26.3 million. It is alleged that Ciena Capital and a...
Pass on Data Pass: Murky Credit Card Tactic Banned
By Jason Beahm | Last updated on
Watch out for the data pass. Online credit card rules have changed. If your company operates online, now would be a good time to check to make sure...
Independent Contractor vs Employee: IRS Cracks Down
By Tanya Roth, Esq. | Last updated on
The Internal Revenue Service is cracking down on the "independent contractor vs employee" question in a new program. As a result, small and large...
Health Care Reform: Tax Changes for Small Businesses
By Tanya Roth, Esq. | Last updated on
Healthcare laws and health insurance have long been areas of contention for small businesses. The expense of issuing health care insurance would often be...
Deduct Business Travel: Allowable Tax Deductions
By Tanya Roth, Esq. | Last updated on
For business travelers, deducting travel expenses can be a great way to lower your income tax amount. Although there are some great allowable tax...