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Tax reform provides a new employer tax credit for paid family and medical leave. Here is a brief explanation of how the credit will work.

Credit for Family and Medical Leave Benefits The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that was passed last year included a new tax credit for employers that allows them to claim a credit based on wages paid to qualifying employees while they are on family and medical leave.

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Raising cash for your business? If you don't have a firm grasp of these concepts and how a VC thinks, your meeting is dead.

Every Potential Investor Will Ask You About These 3 Things. Here's How to Be Prepared Here's how to know what VCs are really looking for, and how much money you can reasonably ask for.

With summer just around the corner, many working parents must arrange for care of their children under 13 years of age during the school vacation period. There is a tax break you should know about; however, not all summertime care solutions may qualify for the tax credit. Learn more.

It's Almost Summer - Who is Caring For The Kids When You Work? It is almost summertime. Have you figured out what to do with the kids while they are out of school and you are at work? There are possibilities that may qualify you for a break in the form of a tax credit that can help offset the cost of care for children. But not all summertime care solutions may....

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Find your unclaimed money! Yes, it is true, you may be owed money by any number of government and private sources. Take a look for yourself. Good luck!

Find Lost Money Unclaimed property refers to accounts in financial institutions and companies that have had no activity generated or contact with the owner for a period of one year or longer (depending upon state law). Common forms of unclaimed property include savings or checking accounts, stocks, uncashed dividen...

It's a moment many taxpayers dread. A letter arrives from the IRS and it's not a refund check. But don't panic; many of these letters can be dealt with simply and painlessly. Learn more.

Got a Letter from the IRS? If you have received an IRS envelope from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in your mailbox that does not contain a refund check, it will probably cause an increase your heart rate likely increased. But Don’t panic, though; most of the issues in these letters can be dealt with simply and painless...

Is your child considering getting a summer job? Learn more about the tax benefits of working during this summer vacation.

Summer Employment For Your Child Summer is just around the corner, and your children may be looking for summer employment. With the passage of the most recent tax reform, the standard deduction for single individuals jumped from $6,350 in 2017 to $12,000 in 2018, meaning your child can now make up to $12,000 from working without pa...