Posted by: Molly on: April 28, 2009
Briefly noted:
The extension of employer-sponsored health insurance coverage under COBRA as part of the economic stimulus bill goes into effect this week. Firms with 20 or more employees are responsible for 65 percent of health insurance premiums for former employees for up to nine months. The IRS has information to help employers claim credit for [...]
Posted by: koberlander on: April 24, 2009
Here are some of the top small business articles and blog posts of the week so far:
· You\’ve finally settled up with Uncle Sam. So what should you do with the extra cash? (CNN Money)
· Obama Seeks To Root Out Credit Card Issuer Abuses (WaPo)
· GM Plans Major Summer Shutdown (CNN Money)
· Will Obama Blow [...]
Posted by: Molly on: April 23, 2009
While turning off lights and adjusting the thermostat when you leave the house can be simple but impactful ways to save energy, what is a small business owner with a home office to do? Since a home office that is unlit and at an uncomfortable temperature doesn’t sound like the most comfortable working environment, the Environmental Protection [...]
Posted by: koberlander on: April 17, 2009
Whether you file your micro-business return annually or quarterly, resist the urge to hide your tax documents in a drawer until your next filing date. NASE National Tax Advisor Keith Hall has these suggestions to help you get a jump on next year’s taxes:
· Use the 2008 tax return as a road map for 2009 [...]