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Maria Tanski-Phillips

Maria creates helpful and practical content for Patriot’s marketing department. She began as a Content Writer in 2018.

Does Your Business Qualify for a 20% Pass-through Deduction?

As a business owner, you might be eligible for various types of deductions. If you own a small business or are self-employed, one deduction you might qualify for is the pass-through deduction. Read on to learn all about the pass-through deduction, including whether or not you’re eligible for it and how to claim it.

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“Do I Need to Pay That?” All About FUTA Tax Exemption

As an employer, you’re responsible for many different payroll taxes, including FUTA tax (aka, federal unemployment tax). But in some cases, you may not be responsible for paying FUTA tax. In fact, some businesses are exempt from the tax altogether. Get to know all about FUTA tax exemption and whether or not your business has […]

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Modified Cash-basis Accounting: How Does it Differ From Other Accounting Methods?

As a small business owner, you need to track your income and expenses. And to organize your business finances, you must select an accounting method. One method you can choose is modified cash-basis accounting. Learn the ins and outs of the modified method, how it differs from other accounting methods, and its advantages.

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Conduct a Profit Margin Analysis to Pinpoint Profitability Problems at Your Business

Your business’s profitability plays a major role in whether your company succeeds or fails. And if you want to find out how profitable your business is, you need to look at your profit margin. But if you really want to see where your business stands, you have to do a little more digging and analyzing. […]

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