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Income tax rules affect your Web business

February 17, 2012
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Income tax rules affect your Web business

Income tax rules affect your Web business Did you start an online business in 2011? If so, you might have income and expenses that affect your federal income tax return. Here are three items to consider. Home office deduction. Do you use part of your home or apartment on a regular or exclusive basis...

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What you need to know about life cycle funds

February 9, 2012
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What you need to know about life cycle funds

What you need to know about life cycle funds Like the college student who refuses to consider his impending entry into the labor market, many Americans take a head-in-the-sand approach when it comes to retirement planning. They don’t contribute enough to 401(k) plans, and...

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How to be “audit ready”

February 2, 2012
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How to be “audit ready”

 How to be “audit ready” No one likes to see a policeman’s flashing lights in the rearview mirror, and no one likes to receive a phone call or letter from the dreaded auditor. But if you operate a business or your organization receives federal...

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Keys to getting a small business loan

January 25, 2012
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Keys to getting a small business loan

Keys to getting a small business loan Before a start-up company can begin producing revenue, it often needs an infusion of cash that exceeds owner contributions. Even long-established firms...

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Are you an active participant?

January 19, 2012
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Are you an active participant?

Are you an active participant? Are you an active participant in your employer’s retirement plan? A “yes” answer can affect your federal income tax deduction for contributions to your...

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2012 Form 1040 Filing Deadlines

January 18, 2012
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2012 Form 1040 Filing Deadlines

Taxpayers will have until April 17, 2012 to file their 2011 tax returns since April 15, 2012  is on a Sunday and the Emancipation Day holiday observed in the...

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