Mar 8, 2022
It’s not the first time the IRS has backed away from a terrible idea after public outcry, but it is one of the more confounding instances. Last November, the IRS announced that it would require a live video selfie through facial recognition technology to authenticate...
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Sep 28, 2021
Phishing attacks are getting more sophisticated, even forcing many businesses that fall victim to them to close. The sad truth is that 60% of small businesses are shut down within six months of a significant cyberattack because of the financial losses involved (an...
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Sep 21, 2021
Newly arrived in Texas by way of California? There’s a strong influx of California transplants to the area, particularly among entrepreneurs. If you’re among them, welcome! But fair warning: Leaving the state doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll stop paying California...
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Aug 10, 2021
Federal contracting can be an excellent niche for small businesses in many areas, including manufacturing, IT, professional services, construction and more. With the federal government rewarding $13 billion more in small business contracts this fiscal year over last,...
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Jun 8, 2021
When Michael Jackson died in 2009, his estate was suffering, and he was deeply in debt. Among what was owed was millions in taxes, but exactly how much was anyone’s guess. Estimates from the IRS and his estate managers differed by more than $700 million. His estate...
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Apr 27, 2021
Tesla’s Gigafactory planned for the Austin area is big news. Elon Musk says it’ll bring over 10,000 jobs to Central Texas by 2022. The $1.1 billion plant will undoubtedly be a boon for the area, but it’s getting a sweet deal, too. That deal is in the form of tax...
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