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What do you call a company identification number?
The employer identification number is also known as a tax identification number and is assigned by the Internal Revenue Service. This number is required t...
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What does it mean when a company offers 401k?
Employer matching of your 401(k) contributions means that your employer contributes a certain amount to your retirement savings plan based on the amount o...
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How do I incorporate my own S Corp?
How to Start and Form an S Corp Choose a legal name and reserve it, if the Secretary of State in your state does that sort of thing (not all do). Draft an...
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What is retained earnings in simple words?
Retained earnings refer to the portion of the earnings left with the company after the distribution of dividend to its shareholders. Retention of earnings...
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What happens if you exceed your 401k contribution limit?
The Excess Amount If the excess contribution is returned to you, any earnings included in the amount returned to you should be added to your taxable incom...
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Do SBA loans show up on credit?
Reporting SBA loans to credit reporting agencies is included in SBA guidelines. This is reported by the lender to commercial credit reporting agencies, no...
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Is it worth it to invest in an IPO?
For example, if the money is being deployed to repay loans or buy the equity from founders or private investors, it may be worth giving the IPO a miss. Th...
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What is the open enrollment period for Medicare Part B?
Most people get Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) when they turn 65. If you didn’t sign up for Part B then, now’s the time to decide if you want to enro...
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Can an individual carry back an NOL?
Taxpayers can carry back NOLs, including non-farm NOLs, arising from tax years beginning in 2018, 2019, and 2020 for 5 years. See section 172(b)(1)(D)(i)....
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Can I deduct Realtor commission on my taxes?
“You can deduct any costs associated with selling the home—including legal fees, escrow fees, advertising costs, and real estate agent commissions,” says ...
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