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Don’t Panic! Last-Minute Tax Tips for the Procrastinator
It's April again, and that familiar feeling of dread washes over you. The tax deadline looms, and your W-2s and 1099s are buried under a mountain of unopened mail. Fear not, fellow entrepreneur! While filing at the last minute isn't ideal, it's certainly salvageable. Here's what you, as a business
10 Tax Tips for Sole Proprietors
As a sole proprietor, it's crucial to understand the various tax deductions and strategies available to you. By taking advantage of these tax tips, you can potentially reduce your tax liability and keep more of your hard-earned income. Here are some valuable tax tips to consider: 1. Startup Costs
Managing Realtors’ Finances Through Good & Bad Times
Being a realtor is not for the faint of heart. The fluctuations in your income from year to year based on housing market ups and downs can make financial planning extremely challenging. Here are some tips on managing your finances through the real estate cycles: Handling the Boom Years There's
Decoding Feudal Property Concepts: Fee Simple and Fee Tail
While many areas of modern American law have evolved substantially from their ancient English roots, our property law terminology still carries echoes of the feudal system that originated centuries ago. Two phrases that require decoding for today's real estate world are "fee simple" and "fee tail" -
Breaking Down Seattle’s Unincorporated Business Tax
As a business owner in Seattle, one tax you need to be aware of is the city's Unincorporated Business Tax (UBT). This tax applies to any unincorporated business operating within Seattle city limits, including sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability companies (LLCs), and certain other
Navigating the Financial Minefield: Why SaaS Companies Need a CPA
The software as a service (SaaS) model has revolutionized the way businesses operate, providing scalable and flexible solutions to customers worldwide. However, for small-to-medium sized SaaS companies, the road to success is often paved with financial challenges that can make or break their
Tax Strategies for SaaS Startups in Seattle
The SaaS industry thrives on innovation and agility. However, the unique nature of this business model brings its own set of tax challenges, especially for small, startup companies. Broad Challenges for SaaS Companies: Unlike traditional software, SaaS offerings are often delivered digitally,