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I just saved a client over 15,000 dollars and they just hired me!
It feels pretty good when you can save a New Hampshire small business owner over 15,000 dollars right after they hire you
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NH Department of Revenue warns small business taxpayers about relying on tax...
[caption id="attachment_1690" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Do-you-understand-New-Hampshire-Business-Taxes"][/caption] The State of New Hampshire Department of Revenue is now warning small...
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Energy Credits for 2011 taxes are not very exciting
As 2011 starts closing in, I've been getting a number of requests for an update on just what credits are available for taxpayers in 2011 relative to Residential Energy. All of these credits are...
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What does an investor look for in your business plan
People come into my office all the time looking to start a small business, oftentimes looking for other people to either invest or loan them money. There are some very specific characteristics that a...
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When you can deduct a Health Club and save taxes
[caption id="attachment_1733" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="When going to the gym might save taxes!"][/caption] First off, health club expenses are generally NOT deductible as a business...
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Many people do not pay any Federal Income Tax
[caption id="attachment_1738" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Let's make sure you don't have to pay any income tax"][/caption] Years ago, comedian Steve Martin gave us an easy formula for making...
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New laws that could affect New Hampshire businesses
New Hampshire has enacted some new laws that could affect many businesses.
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How Housing Dealt a Double Blow to Small Business
In a recent article in Business Week, small businesses have been affected in several ways by what's happening in the housing market. First, is that the housing market is dominated by small business...
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If the IRS or New Hampshire DOR contacts you
There are numerous reasons why the Internal Revenue Service may contact you throughout the year, so if you receive an IRS missive in the mail, don't panic. Instead, open the letter and deal with it...
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When should you ask the IRS to determine if you should be independent...
As a followup to some previous posts, namely "Employee vs subcontractor – Why the Federal rules are more important to know", and "Employees versus Independent Contractors in New Hampshire – Do you know...
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Small Business Success…Keeping the books
A business, whatever the size, is like a wheel with many cogs. And each cog must be in good working condition to keep the wheel running at top speed. One of the important “cogs on the wheel” is...
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When you can deduct Home Office for your New Hampshire Small Business
[caption id="attachment_969" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Can-you-deduct-the-home-office-in-your-small-business"][/caption] Many small business owners who prepare their own tax returns often...
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When you can deduct the expenses of medical tourism
Recently, my girlfriend found out that she would need some very significant dental work in the form of mulitple dental implants, root canals, and crowns. The estimated cost would be about $25,000 in...
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Making the right pricing decisions for your New Hampshire small business
Are you making the right pricing decisions for your business? In business, making pricing decisions is always tough - and even more so when the economy is slow and sales are slipping. It’s tempting to...
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Tax Deductions that small businesses often mess up on
According to National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), here are a few tax deductions that small business owners often make mistakes with:
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New Hampshire small businesses and reasonable compensation – The new rules
New Hampshire businesses need to start thinking about documenting what is 'reasonable compensation' to the owners or partners if they are operating as a sole proprietor or partnership. As an indirect...
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How can I take a tax deduction for the food I eat?
Everybody would love the opportunity to take a tax deduction for the food they eat, but unfortunately there are only a few instances that actually allow it.
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The Dreaded Consequences of Falling Behind on the Books
There are many essential components to successfully running a small business, but the backbone of it all is proper bookkeeping and implementing a thorough accounting system. Not adhering to necessary...
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We are one of the chosen Fifty!
How exciting to be chosen! The Appletree Core blog was picked as one of the top 50 Accounting blogs by "Masters in Accounting". "Appletree Business Services - As the blog voice of New Hampshire-based...
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Businesses in New Hampshire no longer need to separate their credit card from...
In a previous posting, we announced that the IRS is now requiring credit card companies (and providers like Paypal) to issue 1099-K's to merchants. In addition, all businesses were required to...
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