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Before you buy any property, make sure you understand what you're getting into. Of course, for anyone that's purchased a home, you know the mountain of paperwork to get through before the sale is final. However, this is all the more reason to pay close attention to the verbiage used on the realty's
Some Of The Strangest Taxes In History
Taxes have been around for centuries, as common as the trading of goods or services. However, while we've grown accustomed to taxes on our money, strange, and often bizarre, taxes have been around over the course of history. Of course, many of these were unfair, typically benefitting monarchs and
Seattle Business and Occupation Taxes
You do not owe general business and occupation (B&O) tax if your annual turnover revenues were below $100,000 in Seattle. Though you don't owe tax, it is a requirement to file your returns and report to Seattle B&O even in the case of no activity. The Seattle permit to operate charge is
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There are some small to mid-sized law firms that make the mistake of believing that improved technology will not benefit their practice. Consequently, they and their staff spend valuable time caught in outdated processes that should have been automated months or even years ago. Increasing
How To Be A Valuable Subcontractor For The City
The US spends billions of dollars every year on building and construction -- and Seattle accounts for just about half of that. Much of the infrastructure in the nation is funded by the local, federal, and state governments. With every year, construction being among the federal government’s top
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Many small business owners can get lost on where to cut costs with their startup. They know they need current tech and equipment to compete with larger companies and get bogged down in indecision with what's necessary versus what's an investment versus what's genuinely hurting your cashflow.
Tax Deductions For Doctors & Nurses
There's a lot of benefits to working in the medical field and one of them is their specific tax deductions. Whether you own a medical practice or are a primary care physician, LPN, or RN, there's a number of deductions many don't take advantage of.1. Operating ExpensesThis one is