Monthly Archives: August 2010

New Credit Card Laws May Mean Less Profit for Retailers

Under the new credit card laws, the government is removing some of the advantages for businesses that accept credit cards. What does this mean to you, the business owner?

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What is FICA?

FICA stands for the Federal Insurance Contributions Act. It is a federal employment tax paid by both employees and employers to fund Social Security and Medicare—federal programs that provide benefits for retirees, the disabled, and children of deceased workers.

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Posted in Tax Articles

Worker Status – When is a Worker an Employee?

Unless the worker is an independent contractor, the answer is always!

There are specific criteria to determine is a worker is an employee or an independent contractor. The key word in that sentence is “independent.” The most important factor is who is in control. This is covered in more detail in our March 2010 article

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Posted in Bookkeeping, Payroll

The Devil is in the Details

Do you hate paperwork? Almost everyone does, but when it come to dealing with the Internal Revenue Service, you need to have all the proper paperwork and have all the i’s dotted and the t’s crossed.

When you operate as a corporation, the corporation is a separate legal entity from you, so you should have a corporate paper trail that clearly reflects intent and action. One area that can really be a minefield is accounting for monies paid to corporate officers, other than payroll.

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Sales Tax Holiday August 20, 21, 22

The State of Texas’ annual holiday from sales and use tax is coming up soon. This year it is August 20, 21 and 22. As in previous years, the law exempts school supplies, clothing and footwear priced under $100 from sales and use taxes.

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