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

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” In this form of business, the freelancer is personally responsible for all aspects of the business, including its debts and legal obligations. There is no legal distinction between the owner and the business. Firstly, it is the simplest and least expensive form of business to set up and maintain.

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Preparing to Move Overseas? Read This First

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Before you move, here’s what you need to know about everything from establishing residency abroad to health care, taxes, visas and costs. Health care. health insurance may not cover you. While many countries have free public health care provided by the government, don’t expect it to kick in for you as soon as you arrive.

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4 Smart Money Moves to Plan for Financial Security

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This goal is more expensive than I’d like to admit, so I strategically plan for those purchases by saving for them on a monthly basis. If you’ve taken any kind of personal finance course, you probably know about the importance of an emergency fund to your overall financial health. For me, this is collecting limited-release sneakers.

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

BMT Office Administration

Legal consult proves especially helpful in matters involving the organization’s litigation hold policy. Their advice places a legal hold on physical and electronic records that should not be deleted because of potential future use. When constructing your policy, examine legal and regulatory guidelines. Per the U.S.

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

BMT Office Administration

Besides the EEOC, the IRS also has requirements for employee documents, including which forms you need to have for each employee, such as W-4s. Also, you’re legally obligated to retain these records for at least one year by the EEOC. That means there aren’t any crucial files that you must include by federal or state law.

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

BMT Office Administration

Forms such as IRS Form W-2 and IRS Form 1099 need to be sent out by the end of January. Both forms provide end-of-year compensation information that employees and contractors need for tax purposes. A W-2 is a tax form that businesses send to their employees as well as the government. What is a W-2? What is a 1099?

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Stay organized and secure with electronic records management

BMT Office Administration

Jan bit her lip and hoped that Laura had not accidentally tossed evidence the legal department might need in a harassment lawsuit. Such a management system utilizes information technology to organize and store records in electronic form. The second action opens up the company to potential legal and regulatory problems.