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Category Archives: General Business Advice
Out of State Business Tax: From Physical Presence to Doing Business
In order to fund their ever increasing budget deficits, states have stepped-up their efforts to collect taxes from out-of-state businesses. States have done so in recent years by shifting from a more restrictive “physical presence” test used for many years … Continue reading
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Springfield MO’s New E-Verify Requirements for All Employers
by Patti Stoner, Partner, CPA Update! On May 10th, a federal judge has blocked the city of Springfield from enforcing a voter-approved law requiring businesses to check employees’ immigration status using the federal E-Verify system. Click here to read the … Continue reading
The Biggest Security Vulnerability
Microsoft releases a Security Intelligence Report twice a year. This report covers all areas of information technology security issues gathered for six months of the year. The author of the following article analyzes the data in the report and identifies … Continue reading
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Income Tax Seminar for Mary Kay Consultants
To view the notes and guidelines from Judy Gann’s presentation, please click on the link below. Income Tax Seminar for Mary Kay Consultants
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Missouri Small Business Deduction
Recently, Missouri added a small business income tax deduction applicable for all tax years beginning 01/01/2011 and ending 12/31/2014 for the creation of new jobs. As a small business owner, you don’t want to miss out on this deduction! If … Continue reading
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How Social Engineering Can Harm Your Company
Over the past year, Social Engineering has become a very hot topic. So when Tom Beisner, Partner in charge of community banks at The Whitlock Company, sent me this article on Social Engineering, I knew I needed to pass it … Continue reading
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Join Us For a Small Business Tax Workshop
Small Business Tax Workshop flyer and registration form. The first Tax Workshop will be held on Thursday, November 3 from 9-11 a.m. at the Greene County MU Extension Center located at the Springfield Botanical Center on 2400 South Scenic Avenue. … Continue reading
Improve Your Company’s Security with Patch Management
Although a lot of the subject matter in this article is geared towards banks and the countless policies they are required to have, the general concept behind patch management is something every business should look into. As I have mentioned … Continue reading
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IRS to Discontinue High-Low Method for Substantiating Travel Expenses
The IRS has announced that it will discontinue the high-low method used by taxpayers in a trade or business to substantiate travel expenses incurred while away from home. The method, developed by the IRS, applies to travel expenses for meals, … Continue reading
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Health Care Reform Update for Colleges & Universities
We are committed to keeping you informed about the Health Care Reform and any changes that may arise. The most recent update was posted on June 1st and discussed health savings accounts. Click here to view. Patti Stoner and Kathy … Continue reading
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