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Business finance: The ultimate guide for non-finance people

BMT Office Administration

The catch is that a business’s fiscal year does not have to line up with the traditional calendar year. However, to avoid confusion, most companies ensure that their fiscal year aligns with the current calendar year. It also depends on the health of the economy, as banks are less willing to give out business loans during recessions.

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Sorting out taxes and reporting for a deceased employee

BMT Office Administration

health, dental, vision, retirement) and involuntary deductions, like garnishments. Wages and accrued benefits paid in the same calendar year as death are exempt from income tax withholding, but are subject to FICA and FUTA. Out of the deceased employee’s final regular pay, deduct for all voluntary benefits (e.g.,

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1099 vs W-2: The difference between employees and contractors

BMT Office Administration

Employers must send Copy A of Form W-2 to the Social Security Administration (SSA) to report the wages paid and taxes collected for their employees during the previous calendar year. Medical and health care payments. Form W-2 filing requirements. Employers also have to send a copy of the W-2 to the employee. Prizes and awards.

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How to become a Type-A maniacal entrepreneur 

The Shrink for Entrepreneurs

The first key to maniacal focus is a fundamental shift in the way you look at your life, your work and your calendar. A lot of entrepreneurs who value “balance” tend to get caught up in a microscopic struggle where each day of life is a quest to optimize between work, health, friends, family and whatever else is on your priority list.

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How to become a Type-A maniacal entrepreneur 

The Shrink for Entrepreneurs

The first key to maniacal focus is a fundamental shift in the way you look at your life, your work and your calendar. A lot of entrepreneurs who value “balance” tend to get caught up in a microscopic struggle where each day of life is a quest to optimize between work, health, friends, family and whatever else is on your priority list.

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44 Ways to Kick-Start Your New Year

Success

I want my financial future to be bright and to have no worries when I’m older and ready to retire. For health? Schedule a regular date night on your calendar with your spouse. I graduated from college, and I needed to start planning out my financial future. Brandy Jules , former SUCCESS staff writer. Build value every day.

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Answering Reader Mail: The Other Assistant Isn't As Qualified - Should I Express My Interest?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Her skill set it basically calendar and coffee. 4) The previous assistant does not want to lose any important benefits/tenure/seniority at the previous company whether they be retirement savings, vacation accrual rate, or misc perks they would lose. Her skill set it basically calendar and coffee. She might get hit by a bus.

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