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

Allwork

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. taxation.”

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How to Start a Nonprofit Organization In 5 Simple Steps

Success

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. Form 1023 is the application needed to apply for section 501(c)(3) status. The cost to file Form 1023-EZ is $275. Is there a big enough need for your services?

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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. Recruitment documents Human resources departments should retain documents related to the hiring process, especially if you need to refer back to them later.

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3 Ways to Create a Better System for Information Management

All Things Admin

For example: FORMForms LTR – Letters MEMO – Memos LBL – Labels MAP – Maps ENV – Envelopes RPT – Reports SIGN – Signs BOD – Board of Directors Keep this list of abbreviations posted where you and others who may need it can easily reference it when creating or searching for files. Some track things via Slack.

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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.

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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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