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The “Affordable Care Act of 2010” requires employers to report the cost of coverage under an employer-sponsored group health plan on the employee's W-2 for 2012. The IRS is easing this requirement for small companies. Employers issuing fewer than 250 W-2s will not...

Many sole proprietors and small business owners agree on the following two issues: they pay too much in taxes and they have difficulty attracting and retaining good employees. One way to address both of these issues is to have your business sponsor a retirement...

CPA In Indianapolis Gives Insight On –How To Avoid Cash Dilemmas Often, when an entrepreneur thinks about business, his concern is only whether he is making money or not.  And as long as revenues and sales are increasing, he assumes his finances are in shape – without...

Accountant In Indianapolis Discusses – 3 Ways To Determine If Your Business Is Liquid One of the most important determinations that you should make – periodically – about your business is whether or not you are liquid.  Being liquid is necessary to maintain business...

Buying rare and precious coins can be an exciting hobby and, for some, a lucrative investment. Unfortunately, it's also a business that's rife with potential for con artists. As always, it's wise to proceed with caution. Following a few simple guidelines can offer...

Taking The Extra Step — How To Use Key Performance Indicators The basic techniques of financial analysis can be useful for anyone.  Investors need to know if they’re acquiring a good asset.   Lenders need to know what risks they’re taking.  And entrepreneurs need to...

You’ve done your part. The job is complete, your customer is satisfied -- but a month has gone by, and your invoice is still outstanding. You’d like to work with the customer in the future. So how do you get your money without losing the customer? Here are two...

4 Financial Factors That You Must Consider To Get Approved For A Loan One of the most effective tools for surviving a cash dilemma — especially for short-term or seasonal purposes — is a line of credit.  But be aware, the best time to get a line of credit is when you...

Are You Taking The Right Precautions To Protect Yourself From Identity Theft? Identity Theft was the #1 consumer complaint to the Federal Trade Commission in 2011.  The most common forms included government documents and the use of social security numbers to steal...

A business doesn’t have enough cash, if it doesn’t have enough at the right time.  Poor cash flow can lead to missed opportunities for low inventory costs or discounts from vendors. Remember, too, bankruptcies are caused by a lack of cash rather than a lack of profits...