If you are an individual earning or receiving income, you likely file an annual income tax return, like Form 1040. What is Form 1040?
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EFT Payments: What to Know About Sending and Receiving
August 20, 2026You constantly make payments to contractors, suppliers, vendors, and employees (if you have ‘em). It’s what you do as a business owner. Wouldn’t it be nice to skip cash and checks? Instead of using paper to pay people, you can make EFT payments.
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What Is a DBA, and Does Your Small Business Need One?
August 20, 2026The name of your company plays a big role in your success. But, for many small businesses, legal structure limits what a business can be called. To use a name that interests consumers, you might need to register a doing business as (DBA) name. What is a DBA name?
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An Overview of the Consumer Credit Protection Act
August 20, 2026When you’re in business, you’re bound to deal with credit and loans. So, are you extending credit to customers, requesting credit, borrowing a loan from lenders, or doing all of the above? If so, you need to know about the Consumer Credit Protection Act.
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What Is the Child and Dependent Care Credit?
August 20, 2026You work long hours as a small business owner. And if you have children or dependents, you might need help providing care while you work. But with 58% of families expecting child and dependent care expenses to cost more than $10,000 per year, things can add up quickly. Did you know the IRS offers some […]
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What Is IRS Form 1099?
August 19, 2026Did you pay any vendors this year? There are many types of payments, ranging from rents to prizes and awards. And if you did pay a vendor, you might be required to file Form 1099-MISC. So, what is IRS Form 1099?
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How’s Your Business Doing? Calculate Year-over-year Growth to Find Out
August 19, 2026Do you know how your business is performing this year compared to last? No? Calculate year-over-year growth to find out.
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The Ins and Outs of Business Working Capital
August 19, 2026Having many expenses is an inevitable part of owning a small business. But, you also need to be able to generate enough money to pay for those expenses. To determine whether you can pay off your short-term debt, you need to understand working capital.
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How Do I File a 1099 for My Independent Contractors?
August 19, 2026If you hire an independent contractor and pay them $2,000 or more (new 1099 reporting threshold beginning in tax year 2026, up from $600) during the tax year, you must create, distribute, and file Form-1099-NEC. You might wonder, How do I file a 1099?
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A Guide to Start Buying Wholesale for Small Business
August 19, 2026You know that spending less on business expenses like supplies and inventory can help you maximize your business’s profits. You can’t just eliminate those expenses; otherwise, you wouldn’t have anything to sell. But, you can possibly reduce how much you spend through wholesale buying. Wholesalers supply businesses with products in large quantities. Businesses that buy […]
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