| Do You Qualify for "The Home Office Deduction"? |
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We get a lot of calls from people starting a
business who ask if they can deduct
their mortgage, utilities, and house upkeep
costs from their taxes. We can see the
dollar-signs in their eyes -- even over the
phone!
Unfortunately, the tax code isn't
overly generous to people who work out of
their home.
Some people can deduct some of
their home expenses.
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| In Praise of Gossip |
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"Did he really say that?"
The loose talk around your office water cooler
may not be a bad thing after all, according to
Inc magazine. By paying attention to
how news moves around the office you and your
managers can learn how to communicate with
employees.
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| Get Your $268.32 Refund |
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It's the 32 cents that will get you to click
on the link in this email.
The message says it's from the IRS and they
want to send you a refund after reviewing
your "fiscal activity". You just click,
register on their official-looking website,
and get your money.
Except, of course, the senders are phishing
for your personal information. And,
you're the one that will get hooked if
you click.
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| The Rest of the News |
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Don't forget to visit our news page for
regularly updated articles for your financial
success. Today the news page talks about:
- How the collapse of mortgage market
brings unanticipated tax consequences to
homeowners
- The IRS's increase of Schedule C Audits
- Proposed rule changes in Cafeteria Plans
- "Reasonable Compensation" as an IRS
hot button
... and 5 other stories to help you and your
business.
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6 Tips for a Winning Proposal |
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Are you reluctant to respond to a request for
proposal (RFP), even though the resulting job
would be good business?
If you're holding back because you don't
think you can create a winning bid, we can help.
Check out our 6 tips that will help you
write a proposal that will showcase your
business and give you a good shot at getting
the work!
-- Geoffrey P. Kulik
CPA, Partner
Get the Tips and Win the Business
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