Starting a successful business requires more than a great idea,
it requires funding. Beyond your traditional sources - banks,
credit unions, loans from family or friends - there are other
options.
See Seeking
funding for your startup? Consider nontraditional sources
on Crain's
Cleveland Business's Guest Blog for more
information.
Effective for tax years beginning after December 31, 2010, if
you paid 1099 contractors or vendors using payment forms other than
cash or check, you need to be aware that the IRS has issued new
reporting regulations for tax year 2011. These regulations will
exclude payment types such as credit cards, debit cards, and those
from third party payment networks, like PayPal, from the 1099-MISC
form that will instead be reported on the new third party form
1099-K.
If an incorrect information return is...
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There
are many incentive programs available through various state and
Federal agencies to assist businesses in a variety of different
ways to expand and grow. One program available through the
Ohio Department of Development’s Technology and Innovation Division
is an investment tax credit for early stage
companies.
Through
this program, qualified investors who invest in qualified
technology-based companies receive a credit towards Ohio taxes for
25% of the amount they invest. Certain entities...
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Did you make upgrades to your primary residence in 2009?
Are there things around the house that need to be fixed? If
the answer to either of these questions is ‘yes’ – we have good
news for you. For 2009, 2010 and beyond, tax incentives exist
for making energy efficient modifications.
If you have an existing home, that is your primary residence, for
2009 and 2010, tax credits are available at 30% of the cost, up to
$1,500 per year. The following qualify for the credit under
these terms:
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