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Dealing with confidential electronic documents

Practically Perfect PA

A few years ago I wrote a really detailed blog about dealing with confidential electronic documents and paperwork. Today, I thought I would write an update on my blog from a few years ago and concentrate on electronic documents. Here are my ten top tips on dealing with confidential electronic documents.

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It’s time to review (or create) your document retention policy

BMT Office Administration

Worried that your company might not have a particular document on hand if the IRS conducted an audit? They create a document retention policy that clarifies what needs to be saved, where, and for how long. Courts and government agencies frown upon individual employees selectively keeping or tossing important documents.

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7 Steps to Documenting Complex Office Procedures and Systems

All Things Admin

A procedure is a documented, step-by-step list of instructions that guides a person through a specific task from start to finish. This series of procedures, forms, templates, and checklists combines to create our system for producing new training webinars. Document the step-by-step details for each section. Test your procedure.

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IRS poised to allow e-filing of Form 941-X

BMT Office Administration

The IRS and the National Taxpayer Advocate have been going at each other hammer and tongs over the mountains of paper forms the agency still processes. Earlier this year, it kicked off a new scanning process for Form 940. It says by next winter’s filing season, you should be able to e-file Forms 941-X and 945-X and amended Form 940.

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W-4s: Clearing up employee confusion on the revised form

BMT Office Administration

Someone asked recently if we have a one-page document explaining the revised W-4 that HR can provide to new employees who may not have filed a W-4 in years. It’s important not to give employees tax advice; you must let them fill out the form themselves. Parts 1 and 5 aren’t any different from the old, half-page form.

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How to Start a Nonprofit Organization In 5 Simple Steps

Success

While you may not be sure how your nonprofit is going to solicit donations in the foreseeable future, it’s important to estimate income for the next three years in order to know which form to use when you apply for tax-exempt status. Form 1023 is the application needed to apply for section 501(c)(3) status.

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Digital Nomads And Freelancers Need These Strategies To Navigate Tax Season Smoothly

Allwork

The varying tax deductions and credits in different locales that pertain to self-employment can be leveraged to reduce tax liability but require thorough documentation and understanding. Tax Forms for Freelancers The primary tax document for freelancers is the Schedule C form, which reports income or loss from a business.