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Analyzing Overtime Costs: A Strategic Step for HR

Analyzing Overtime Costs: A Strategic Step for HR

Analyzing overtime costs can be important in deciding when to hire new workers. It can also improve efficiency in operations, labor costs, and productivity.
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Corporate Business Owners Must Have “Reasonable Compensation”

Corporate Business Owners Must Have “Reasonable Compensation”

Owners of incorporated businesses understand the tax advantage of paying compensation vs dividends. But rules exist for “reasonable compensation.”
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Business succession and estate planning: It can be complicated

Business succession and estate planning: It can be complicated

Estate and business succession planning strategies aren’t always compatible, and family members often have conflicting interests. There's a balancing act.
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Are You Cheating on Taxes? Here's What Could Happen

Are You Cheating on Taxes? Here's What Could Happen

Cheating on your taxes has unpleasant consequences. These consequences include monetary penalties and the possibility of jail time for blatant cases.
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Owe the IRS Money? How Long Is the Statute of Limitations?

Owe the IRS Money? How Long Is the Statute of Limitations?

For most taxpayers, the IRS has three years from the date of filing the returns to examine them. This period is termed the statute of limitations.
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The Reverse Mortgage: A Cash Flow Solution for Seniors

The Reverse Mortgage: A Cash Flow Solution for Seniors

Some retirees have a significant amount of debt and inadequate income. One solution for those with equity in their primary home is a reverse mortgage.
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Estimated Tax Payments: Everything You Need to Know

Estimated Tax Payments: Everything You Need to Know

Are your withholding and tax credits much less than your projected tax liability? Estimated tax payments can protect you from underpayment penalties.
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What Makes a Sustainable Business? Fiducial Has Some Tips

What Makes a Sustainable Business? Fiducial Has Some Tips

A sustainable business is a business built to last. Understanding how to build this can be the difference between success and failure.
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Stepped-up Basis: Inheritances Enjoy a Special Tax Benefit

Stepped-up Basis: Inheritances Enjoy a Special Tax Benefit

You may have heard the term “Stepped-Up Basis.” But what does it mean? Fiducial breaks it down in relation to many common inheritance scenarios.
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8 Keys to Creating an Effective Employee Handbook

8 Keys to Creating an Effective Employee Handbook

Most companies have policies governing employment practices. However, they sometimes maintain them informally. An employee handbook formalizes those policies.
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Thinking about participating in your employer’s 401(k) plan? Here’s how it works

Thinking about participating in your employer’s 401(k) plan? Here’s how it works

If you’re fortunate to have an employer offering a 401(k) plan, you may wonder if you should participate. Here are the basic features of these plans.
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Fringe Benefit Implications of Employer-Provided Cell Phones

Fringe Benefit Implications of Employer-Provided Cell Phones

An increase in remote workers has created new issues for employers. Should they provide workers with cell phones or let them use personal phones for work..
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Using HRAs as Investment and Savings Vehicles

Using HRAs as Investment and Savings Vehicles

HRAs can be a tax-advantaged way for employees to get reimbursements for out-of-pocket costs. HRAs can also function as an investment and savings vehicle.
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How Long Should You Keep Old Tax Records?

How Long Should You Keep Old Tax Records?

This is a common question: How long must taxpayers keep copies of their income tax returns and supporting tax records? And Fiducial has your answer.
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The 2022 IRS Interest Rate Hike Went Live April 1st

The 2022 IRS Interest Rate Hike Went Live April 1st

Are you required to pay quarterly estimated income tax? Then, a recent interest rate hike imposed by the IRS may directly impact on you.
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Can’t Pay Your Taxes? Consider these Payment Options in Future

Can’t Pay Your Taxes? Consider these Payment Options in Future

Most taxpayers receive a refund when they file their tax returns. However, some end up owing. What should you do if you can't pay your taxes? Ask Fiducial.
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