Guest Post: Ultimate Guide to Managing Business Finances for Entrepreneurs

Guest Writer:  Michael Longsdon of ElderFreedom.net* As an entrepreneur, managing the finances of your business can be a daunting task, which is why this Guide to Managing Business Finances for Entrepreneurs was created. It is not uncommon to feel overwhelmed, especially if you lack experience in finance. However, good financial management is essential to keep your business afloat and thriving. Below are some tips to help entrepreneurs struggling with business finances. Easier Payment Processes One

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Scott St. Amand June 26, 2023
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Guest Post: Make Your American Dream a Reality

Guest Writer:  Michael Longsdon of ElderFreedom.net* Immigrants moving to the United States often have their hands full with immigration paperwork, assimilation into their new communities, and even tax considerations. Despite these challenges, many come with a vision of the American dream. Use this guide to help you make your American Dream a reality! Down to Business Many new transplants are eager to find a way to support loved ones back in their home country. Sometimes,

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Scott St. Amand May 4, 2022
Income Tax Issues
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Avoiding the Net Investment Income Tax with Significant Participation

Uncle Bill’s Net Investment Income Tax Quandary Suffice it to say that Uncle Bill had a good year in 2021. As you may remember from this article, Bill and Ethel’s daughter Moon (neé Jaime) was one of the initial investors in a small online book retailer based out of Seattle that was founded by her friend Jeff. When the website took off, Moon made a pretty penny (or 304 billion pretty pennies). Bill invested a

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Scott St. Amand March 29, 2022
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Enjoy Tax Benefits When You Hire Freelancers for Your Business

Tax Benefits When You Hire Freelancers for Your Business Guest Writer:  Michael Longsdon of ElderFreedom.net* As a business owner, saving money and time is an important part of maintaining a successful operation. When looking for areas to cut back, your business tax obligations can be a good place to squeeze out some extra savings if you know what you’re doing. One approach you may have overlooked is considering freelancers over hiring full-time employees. Depending on

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Scott St. Amand January 2, 2022
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Briefly Taxing’s Guide to the Income Tax Refund Process for Individuals

It was a Tuesday in 2016, if memory serves, when your mother called you to let you know about the unfortunate events that had beset your Mainer family the week prior. After some brief research (thanks, Google), you discovered that the tornado was the first to hit York County, Maine in nearly a decade, and it was the first major tornado since October 10, 1966.[1] If a tornado were going to hit Biddeford, somehow Uncle

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Scott St. Amand November 22, 2021
Income Tax Issues
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Partial Payments of Tax and Deposits with the IRS

Sunday afternoon rolls around, and the last thing on your mind was explaining the pros and cons of making partial payments of tax and deposits with the IRS to a relative who still sees “Charlie” lurking in his backyard from time to time. Nonetheless, of all of your relatives, Cousin Elmer is, surprisingly, the least offensive to you. You may remember that Elmer is currently working with only seven and a half fingers and a

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Scott St. Amand November 17, 2021
Income Tax Issues
Income Tax Issues

The Claim of Right Doctrine and Illegally Obtained Funds

The Claim of Right Doctrine and Cousin Jethro After your Uncle Bill’s unfortunate forklift incident, mentioned here and here, you were surprised to hear that Bill’s idiot boy Jethro got a job at the tannery, especially in light of his somewhat checkered past and run-ins with the law. The more you learn about Jethro’s new job, however, the more it makes sense. Unbeknownst to you, the tanneries of New England are run by a group

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Scott St. Amand November 8, 2021
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Guest Post: Ultimate Guide to Managing Business Finances for Entrepreneurs

Guest Writer:  Michael Longsdon of ElderFreedom.net* As an entrepreneur, managing the finances of your business can be a daunting task, which is why this Guide to Managing Business Finances for Entrepreneurs was created. It is not uncommon to feel overwhelmed, especially if you lack experience in finance. However, good financial

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Scott St. Amand June 26, 2023

Norberg v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2022-30

On April 5, 2022, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Norberg v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2022-30). The primary issue presented in Norberg v. Commissioner was whether the settlement officer abused its discretion in upholding a notice of intent to levy and denying the petitioners’ request

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Scott St. Amand January 24, 2023

Salter v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2022-29

On April 5, 2022, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Salter v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2022-29). The primary issues presented in Salter v. Commissioner were (i) whether the Code section providing exception from imposition of additional tax resulting from early distribution from retirement plan applied;

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Scott St. Amand November 23, 2022

Middleton v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2022-28

On April 4, 2022, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Middleton v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2022-28). The primary issues presented in Middleton v. Commissioner were (i) whether the taxpayer could challenge the Trust Fund Recovery Penalty at his CDP hearing; and (ii) whether the taxpayer

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Scott St. Amand November 22, 2022

Villanueva v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2022-27

On March 31, 2022, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Villanueva v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2022-27). The primary issue presented in Villanueva v. Commissioner was whether the petitioner was entitled to a net operating loss deduction. Held: Sorry, Edgardo, not today. Background to Villanueva v.

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Scott St. Amand November 21, 2022

Golditch v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2022-26

On March 29, 2022, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Golditch v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2022-26). The primary issues presented in Golditch v. Commissioner were (i) whether the taxpayer was permitted to challenge his underlying tax liability at CDP hearing; (ii) whether the taxpayer’s argument

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Scott St. Amand November 18, 2022