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Bloomberg Examines a Predatory Lending Practice Targeting Small Businesses
A multi-part investigation of an obscure New York law that enables a loan company to sue certain small businesses — and win — with little the business can do to fight back.
What the IRS Wants You to Know About the Employer Credit for Paid Family and Medical Leave | 2018
An employer credit for paid family and medical leave was created by last year’s “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.” From the IRS, here are things you should talk with your accountant or tax adviser about.
New York City is Providing 40 Hours of Legal Aid to Small Businesses | 2018
Lease-related legal issues are threatening the survival of some of the city’s smallest merchants and restaurants.
Supreme Court Reconsiders if Online Retailers Can Continue to Avoid Collecting Sales Tax | 2018
Traditional Main Street retailers and dozens of states contend that technology has made a 1992 sales tax ruling obsolete.
How to Reduce Your Chances of Being Sued by an Employee | 2017
No matter how careful you are, there’s always the chance you’ll be sued by a current or former employee. Here are some ways to lessen the chances for having such lawsuits.
Seven Small Business Tax Resources the IRS Wants You to Know About | 2017
The IRS has a large collection of online resources for small business owners and self-employed individuals.