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7 Steps to Start a Business

7 Steps to Start a Business

The idea of starting your own business is inherently romantic, if not exhilarating: You get to run the show, flesh out your ideas, and live your dream. But where do you begin? Here are seven smart steps to get you started – and help improve your...

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The IRS Versus the Taxpayer

The IRS Versus the Taxpayer

According to the IRS, not only is your ignorance no excuse but so is that of your tax preparer. In other words, the fact that your tax preparer made a mistake is no excuse and will not absolve you from compliance penalties. Unfortunately, the...

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No-Heir Estate Planning

No-Heir Estate Planning

Even if you have no heirs, you should have an estate plan. Otherwise, the state will determine the fate of your worldly possessions. If you pass away “intestate” (without a will), the state can even keep all of your assets for itself...

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Defining an Impaired Asset

Defining an Impaired Asset

When it comes to defining an impaired asset, its fair market value is worth less than the original cost of the asset – or more formally, its carrying value. As a company re-evaluates its assets’ value, and when it determines there’s a...

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