Business

Business – the way we make money. Whether dealing with large transnational corporations, or your neighborhood convenience store, accounting and tax policy can impact how your run your organization. As President Calvin Coolidge said, “chief business of the American people is business” — it is at the core of who we are as a nation as well as how we earn our livings.

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For those that are 1099 Workers, most of the rules that apply to business tax matters also apply to you on your Schedule C filing. So while you think of yourself as a freelancer or contractor, you really are a self employed owner-operator and you will grow your practice if you think of yourself as one and plan accordingly.

We love covering tax and financial matters that apply broadly and generally to the business community, though we sometimes often geek out on more narrowly focused topics that are only of interest to a select industry.

Not every area of business is based on entrepreneurship, there are many areas that impact people that work in corporate jobs, both directly and indirectly. High earning individuals may earn their primarily income from a “day job” but invest in real estate to build wealth and create more income.

While a huge topic to cover, the area of business is of major interest to Americans of all income levels, backgrounds, races, and ethnicities. The American Dream is based on the idea of being able to own your own home, raise your family, and start your own small business.

Tax Benefits: Miami’s Business Gateway

By |2023-06-14T11:53:59-04:00June 12th, 2023|Categories: Miami Monday|Tags: , , , , , |

Imagine living in a sun-drenched paradise, where the tax climate is just as inviting as the ocean breeze. Welcome to Florida! More than just a haven for beach lovers and retirees, Florida's generous tax benefits also make it a financial oasis. 

Business Growth Mistakes: How to Avoid Them

By |2023-06-06T15:04:03-04:00June 6th, 2023|Categories: #TaxTipTuesday|Tags: , , , , , |

I will discuss some common small business growth mistakes and how to avoid them. Growing a business is exciting but hard, with new challenges and mistakes often happening as entrepreneurs figure things out. Here are some tips on how to avoid this.

Owner’s Draw vs. Salary

By |2023-03-30T09:31:55-04:00March 27th, 2023|Categories: Quickies with Bette|Tags: , , , |

If you’ve just started your own business, you must consider how your profits translate into official income. How you pay yourself as an entrepreneur depends on the type of small business you’ve created and how you’d want to handle those tax implications of your income.

Fractional CFO Benefits

By |2025-04-29T15:50:50-04:00March 23rd, 2023|Categories: Quickies with Bette|Tags: , , , , , |

A Fractional CFO provides high-level financial guidance and support to help a business achieve its financial goals and improve financial performance. The great thing about them is that they are a cost-effective solution for businesses that don't require a full-time CFO but still need financial expertise and guidance. 

Home Office Deduction

By |2022-12-16T13:17:37-05:00August 17th, 2022|Categories: Quickies with Bette|Tags: , , , , |

We will be discussing the Home Office Deduction. The main questions we are tackling are: What is the home office deduction, what qualifies, and how do I calculate it? As a bonus, I will also walk you through the two ways the IRS allows you to claim the home office deduction, the simplified option and the regular method (i.e., Form 8829). 

How to Bootstrap Your Business

By |2022-08-10T19:54:51-04:00August 10th, 2022|Categories: #FinanceFriday|Tags: , , , , , , , |

On today's #FinanceFriday, we have the fabulous Diana Moss from Mini Melanie joining us. Diana is going to teach us all about bootstrapping a business.

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