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Work From Home? Are You Claiming Your $500–$3,000 Home Office Tax Break? 💰

If you work from home (even part-time) and file self-employment or contractor income, you may be leaving $500–$3,000 per year on the table.

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Small Business Tips - February 4th, 2014

Employee vs. Contractor: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You

Did you know there’s a huge difference between a freelancer/contractor and an employee, especially when it comes to taxes? It’s been such an issue that the IRS is cracking down on businesses that confuse the two when it comes to tax collection and filing. Are you sure you’ve correctly categorized your workers? The lines are a little more complicated than you might think.

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Small Business Tips - January 31st, 2014

Tax Filing 101: Choosing the Right Filing Method

While there is no “one size fits all” solution when it comes to tax filing, being equipped with an arsenal of facts may steer you in the right direction. Check out this helpful guide from our friends at Bench to get started.

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