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What Is Form 1099-MISC, and Are You Responsible for Distributing It?
July 28, 2026If you paid a person that is not an independent contractor during the tax year, you might need to file Form 1099-MISC. So, what is Form 1099-MISC?
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Form 1099-NEC for Reporting Contractor Payments
July 28, 2026After a 38-year absence, Form 1099-NEC made its return in the 2020 tax year. For the last few decades, business owners were responsible for using Form 1099-MISC to report nonemployee compensation. But with Form 1099-NEC, employers can say hello to a revamped form and goodbye to reporting nonemployee compensation on Form 1099-MISC.
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What Is IRS Form 1099?
July 28, 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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What Is Nonemployee Compensation?
July 28, 2026As a small business owner, you might hire independent contractors to address business-related needs. When you pay an independent contractor, they receive nonemployee compensation. What is nonemployee compensation?
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Bookkeeping vs. Accounting: The Essential Differences for Small Businesses (and When to Use Each)
June 24, 2026As a small business owner, paying close attention to your finances is vital to the survival and growth of your company. You can handle much of your accounting on your own with some time and resources. But when you look at your books and feel lost, it might be time to call an expert.
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The 2026 Average Cost of Living by State, and Why Ignoring it Could Sink Your Business
June 5, 2026You hear about it all the time in the news, Cost of living rising! Maybe you think about it on a daily basis, Do I earn enough to cover my standard of living in my state?
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Half of Small Business Owners Skip Their Own Paycheck to Survive
May 28, 2026Owning a small business isn’t for the faint of heart. More than half (53.5%) of U.S. small business owners lose sleep over their business at least a few times a week. Nearly a third of new owners say it happens almost every night.
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The Ultimate Guide to Conducting Effective Business and Payroll Audits
May 15, 2026A nerve-wracking visit from the IRS isn’t the only type of audit out there. There are several audits you can, and should, conduct regularly. To do that, you need to know how to conduct an audit.
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Strategies to Accelerate Your Timeline to Business Profitability
May 1, 2026If you’re asking, “When will my business make a profit?”, you’re not alone. Profitability is more than a milestone. It’s the point where your business can pay its own bills, give you reliable earnings, and grow without constant stress.
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