5 Ways to Make the Most of Your “Apple Tax” Dollars
Last week I got a new toy in the mail: a shiny new 13″ MacBook Pro. It’s a gorgeous machine! It’s sturdy, ergonomic, and – of course – very sexy. It was also expensive. Compare the price of this...
View ArticleIs Your Hobby Really a Business?
Most all businesses were hobbies at one point or another, but the question becomes where does it draw the line? According to the IRS. Section 183 (the hobby loss rule) limits the amount of of...
View Article6 Tips When You Work for Mom and Dad
Whether it’s during the Summer, Fall, Winter or Spring, the rules apply regardless of the time of year. Here are some key tips to remember if your parents own 100% of the business. This does not...
View Article5 Tips on What to Check with New Customers
I’ve learned to be very very careful when working with new customers. The point is that when times are tough, it gets tougher to be paid. People are always trying to talk down your price, nickel and...
View Article4 requirements for the home office deduction
If you use a portion of your home for business purposes, the option of a home office deduction is available meeting specific requirements as stated by the IRS. 1. The area in your home must be your...
View ArticleComfortable in Your Own Skin Podcast with Julie Roads
Last month I had another of my podcast interviews and this time with Julie Roads of Writing Roads, LLC. Julie is a professional marketing copywriter, speaker/workshopper and consultant with a...
View ArticleTracking Your “Outside of the Office” Expenses
There are four major areas that you should always keep accurate tracking of your outside expenses, which include: travel, entertainment, gifts, and transportation. Below is a synopsis from Publication...
View ArticleHow Long Should I Keep Records
As a question that comes up constantly, these are the definitions per the IRS which will hopefully clarify questions you may have. The period of limitations is the time in which you as the taxpayer can...
View ArticleSmall Business Start Up Loans
While the current economy has made starting a small business harder than ever, many people are considering venturing out on their own. A job loss or fears regarding job security may push a thought into...
View ArticleHow to write and publish your e-book
This is the part two in a series of articles that will guide you from creating your e-book to publishing it online. This is based on my experience of self-publishing several novels and anthologies over...
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