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Employers Hiring New Employees May Be Able to Claim a Work Opportunity Tax Credit
Find out more about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit if you are a business owner and are hiring new workers.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20225 min read
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Tips to Get Your Startup Off the Ground
Find out what successful startups have in common, and how you can apply the same practices to your startup.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20223 min read
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The Ins and Outs of Bookkeeping: All the Best Practices to Get the Best Financial Outcome From Your Financial Data
Bookkeeping is a critical element to running a business and it's key to setting a secure foundation for financial success.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20225 min read
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The Obscure Research Credit
Find out more about an obscure tax credit known as the R&D (research and development) credit:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20223 min read
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Here’s What Happened in the World of Small Business in September 2021
Here are five things you should know that happened in the past month that could affect your small business:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20222 min read
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8 QuickBooks Online Tips
Here are 8 Quickbook Online tips to make your life easier:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20223 min read
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October 2021 Due Dates
Here are the 2021 October due dates you need to know:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20222 min read
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The Importance of a Well-Oiled Accounting Function
Accounting foundations are crucial to a successful operation. Learn more about why you need one:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20223 min read
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The Art of Running a Successful Family Business: Breaking Things Down
Do you have a family business? Learn what it takes to help the business succeed:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20224 min read
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Higher Income Individuals Beware
Here's a released list of proposed tax changes that impact individual, retirement, international and corporate tax law.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 202211 min read
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How to Use QuickBooks Desktop's New Customer Groups
You can now create groups of customers and automate the process of sending payment reminders with QuickBook’s new set of tools. Here’s how:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20224 min read
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September 2021 Due Dates
Here are the important September tax due dates you need to know about for 2021:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20223 min read
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Small Businesses: Here’s How the U.S. Supreme Court Wayfair Decision Affects You
Most small businesses keep close tabs on their accounts. If you operate in multiple states, you should read on the Wayfair 2018 decision.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20223 min read
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Businesses Have 60 Days to Update Contact Information and Responsible Party Information
The IRS reminds entities with EINs of the responsibility to update their contact information & party changes. Here's what you need to know:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20223 min read
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Customers Paying Late? How to Create Statements
Are customers paying late? Rather than letting debts pile up, it's time to call in your debts using QuickBooks Online customer statements:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20223 min read
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The Many Benefits of 401(k) Profit-Sharing Plans
The 401(K) profit-sharing plan is a great employee benefit that allows employers to contribute in a way that matches their budget and goals.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20223 min read
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August 2021 Due Dates
Here are the August due dates you need to know about for 2021.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20222 min read
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Sole Proprietorships—Don’t Overlook the Liability Issues
The simplest and cheapest way to start a business is a sole proprietorship. Heres's what you need to know about the liability issues:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20222 min read
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Know Where You Stand: Use QuickBooks Reports
Currently using QuickBooks? These are just a few of the insights you can get from QuickBooks reports to make better business decisions:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20223 min read
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Raising Capital for Your Startup: The Basics
Having a plan to raise capital for your startup is just as important as having a great product/service. Here are some ways to get started:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20224 min read
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