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• How Can Hiring Your Kids Help You Save on Income Taxes?
  Did you know you can hire your children in your business? In addition to teaching your kids about business and money, you can save taxes. Here's how...
  Published 20Jul2007, viewed 106 times

• The Fastest Way to Pay Off Debt
  There's some debate among financial planners as to the best way to pay down debt. Some say paying the highest interest rate debt first is the best way; others say paying the smallest balance first is the best way. Both methods have advantages and disadvantages, so we'll take a look at both, and help you decide which method is best for you.
  Published 09Jun2007, viewed 154 times

• Do You Need to Make Estimated Tax Payments?
  The second quarter estimated tax payment is due in less than two weeks (June 15). Do you know if you need to make estimated tax payments? The federal income tax system is a pay-as-you-go tax system. That means you pay taxes as you earn income throughout the year.
  Published 06Jun2007, viewed 153 times

• Tax Issues for eBay Sellers and Online Businesses
  If you sell on eBay, or if you have an online business, listen up. There are several tax issues in the news right now that could have a huge impact on the way you do business.
  Published 28May2007, viewed 185 times

• What Taxes You are Responsible for as an eBay Seller?
  There are three types of tax that you will be responsible for when you start your eBay business. They are 1) sales and use tax, 2) payroll tax and 3) income tax.
  Published 10Mar2007, viewed 222 times

• How to Value Your eBay Inventory for Tax Purposes
  One of the questions I hear most often from eBay sellers is how to value inventory for purposes of preparing their tax return, especially if it was purchased at a garage sale, or if you used the item before you sold it on eBay.
  Published 09Mar2007, viewed 209 times

• Are You Required to Report Your eBay Earnings?
  Many people sell items on eBay, either as a hobby, a way to clean out the house, or to earn some extra income during retirement. The number one question I hear from these people is are they are required to report the profits they earn on items they sell on eBay. The answer is "yes".
  Published 08Mar2007, viewed 239 times

• Is your eBay activity a business or a hobby?
  Many eBay sellers start out as a hobby, or just to clean out their closets. Many times, this hobby can lead to a profitable business. A hobby is an activity that you do simply because you love doing it, but it may also earn you some income. That income must be reported on your tax return, even if it is just a hobby.
  Published 07Mar2007, viewed 260 times

• Retirement Plans for Solo Entrepreneurs
  Saving for retirement is even more important for solo-entrepreneurs because you don’t have a company sponsored pension plan or matching 401K contributions to rely on. There are many retirement plans available to self employed individuals and small businesses. Which one is right for you?
  Published 06Mar2006, viewed 178 times

• Five Steps to a Comfortable Retirement - Without Winning the Lottery!
  A survey by the Consumer Federation of America shows that 27% of Americans believe that their best chance to gain $500,000 in their lifetime is to win a sweepstakes or lottery. Fortunately, building a comfortable retirement nest egg is easier than you think. Here are five steps to help you build a comfortable retirement:
  Published 01Mar2006, viewed 206 times

• Top 5 Overlooked Tax Deductions
  TOP 5 MISSED TAX DEDUCTIONS How many times have you done your taxes, and a week or a month later realized you forgot a deduction? The tax law is very complicated, so it’s easy to miss a deduction or two. In my experience, these are the top 5 missed deductions.
  Published 16Feb2006, viewed 236 times

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