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Paying Yourself As A Business Owner

How Much Should You Pay Yourself As A Business Owner?

How much should you pay yourself as a business owner? Learn how salary, owner draws, and S corporation rules affect
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Senior Tax Staff Accountant – 3-5 Years Experience Required

Job Description Are you looking for a growth opportunity with a rapidly expanding accounting firm.  At Steven M. Ellard, CPA,

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Payroll Tax Deferral

President Trump’s Payroll Tax Deferral Executive Order  The IRS issued Notice 2020-65 to clarify the Executive Order to allow employers

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PPP Automatic Loan Forgiveness under $150,000

Banks are now accepting applications for PPP automatic loan forgiveness under $150,000. However, many banks are suggesting that borrower’s with

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A healthy twist on holiday dessert favorites

The holidays are all about spreading cheer…not calories and cavities. So, why not try a few dessert recipes that put

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Hosting an employee holiday party that is festive, frugal and free of stress

Hosting a holiday party for your staff is one of the best ways to show them you care—while also creating

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Thinking about retiring? Here’s an easy 5-step calculation to see where you stand.

If you have retirement on your mind, and you’re Thinking about retiring, the big question is this: Are you in

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Enjoy the deals without the Black Friday rush this year

If you’re not a fan of Black Friday chaos—you know…the crowds, the rush, the relentless search for a parking space—then

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What you need to know about the new overtime rule

The Department of Labor (DOL) announced a new overtime rule that allows a much larger pool of employees to earn

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Launching another business? Be sure to cover a few business basics…

If you’re starting a second business, then you know everything that’s involved with a business launch. However, there are a

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