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DC Employers: Prepare for Zip Code Project
What is the new Zip Code Project, and how does it affect employers in DC? Let’s take a look at this program already in progress. Businesses in DC need to be ready for the Zip Code Project. The DC Department of Employment Services (DOES) wants to ensure that area businesses are in compliance with the new DC Wage Theft and Prevention Amendment Act (the “Act”) as well as other applicable employment-related
How to Ensure Compliance with DC Wage Theft Prevention Amendment Act of 2014
Is your business compliant with the new DC Wage Theft Act? Check these amendments to ensure you and your employees are protected. While the DC Wage Theft Prevention Amendment Act of 2014 officially went into effect on February 26, 2015, there may still be some employers who have not completed the steps necessary to comply with the various new laws. The Act provides amendments for the Minimum Wage
A Warning about Late or Missing Quarterly Tax Payments
For those who are self-employed or have other income that is not subject to tax withholding, April 15th wasn’t just the deadline for filing taxes with the rest of the country. It was also the first due date of the year for quarterly tax payments. If this is news to you, then follow along because this is going to potentially help you avoid a large bill from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Quarterly
6 Exciting Tax Benefit Increases for 2015
While thinking about your income taxes may not be inherently exciting, we surmise that once you read about these tax benefit increases that will be in effect for the 2015 tax year, you just might be able to tolerate the idea of those forms and figures after all. Here is a look at some of the most interesting tax benefits that are set take effect
Family Business & Money: How Much Info Should You Share?
The opportunity to build and sustain a business with your family is a special experience, but it can also be one of the most stressful when it comes to one aspect – money. Read on for some suggestions that can eliminate disagreements and keep those family ties strong. Money-wise: Who should know what about the family business. How much financial access should be given to each person? Frankly,
When is the Best Time for Business Tax Planning?
While some business owners have forms to file and payments to fulfill throughout the year, they may not know the best time of year to actually plan for business-related taxes. Here are our suggestions for companies of all sizes: from the self-employed individual to the large corporation. For most businesses, the best time
5 Ways to Exceed Client Expectations
Nurture client relations by exceeding expectations. Are you in charge of running a service-based business? If so, then you already know the importance of keeping clients happy. Here are five tried-and-true suggestions for exceeding client expectations to ensure long-term, successful relationships: Be On Time: This may seem like an obvious point to some, but there are a few of us who just can’t seem
