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

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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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Tax Planning for Freelancers: 5 Strategic Moves To Make Now To Avoid Tax Pain Next Year

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According to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), “a sole proprietor is someone who owns an unincorporated business by himself or herself.” ” In this form of business, the freelancer is personally responsible for all aspects of the business, including its debts and legal obligations.

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How to Start a Nonprofit Organization In 5 Simple Steps

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Donors asked if they can deduct the cost of the donated items on their tax return, and a few people suggested you make your project legal by filing for nonprofit status. The general public is entitled to see these documents,” says Snow. Is there a big enough need for your services?

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AI Probably Won’t Take Your Job In 2024

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The recently announced in-house tool allows the firm’s employees to search thousands of company documents and interview transcripts to help gather relevant information and key insights faster and more efficiently. Productivity” was cited as the top priority by 75% of legal and 59% of tax and accounting professionals working at firms.

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Employee Files: What to include, what to leave out, and what’s confidential

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While it’s clear that you need to keep a separate file for each employee, which documents should you include in it? After all, there are some documents that you’ll need to keep confidential , and there are some that you don’t even need to include in your personnel files.

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Stay organized and secure with electronic records management

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He put Laura in charge of going through a bunch of drawers with instructions to make folders to organize papers of current worth, box up other documents that somebody might need down the line, and toss insignificant and old material. Fires, floods, and even spilled cups of coffee can render physical copies of documents unreadable.

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Employee Records: End of year review & preparing for next year

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Then there are performance reviews and each employee’s history of disciplinary action, both of which are essential documents that can help you avoid litigation following a termination. Employers keep many records and documents about their employees, not only for legal requirements but also because it’s just a good business practice.

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