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What Is a Business Tax Lien?

Are you struggling to pay your business or employment tax liabilities? If you fail to pay, you might face a tax lien. For a small business owner, a tax lien can have devastating effects. That’s why you must understand tax liens to prevent them.  

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What Is a Sole Proprietor?

A sole proprietor is an individual who owns and operates their own business. The easiest and most common business to set up is a sole proprietorship. Sole proprietors fill out fewer tax forms and pay less to start their businesses.

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What Is a SIC Code?

When you create a simple chart of accounts, you might assign a group of numbers to each account category. Assets might use the 100s, liabilities might use the 200s, and so on. There are specific accounts within each category. You will assign each account a more specific number within its category. For example, cash is […]

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What Is an S Corporation?

Before you can get your small company rolling, you need to decide on a business structure. Your business entity impacts everything from taxes to profits and losses, so it’s essential that you choose a structure that works for your company. One popular small business structure is an S corporation. According to the SBA, 52.1% of […]

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