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My professional career was spent in the Insurance business where I held jobs in safety, methods and project management. This included developing and teaching courses in insurance, safety, project management and quality systems. (ISO 9001) I also ran a small trucking business.
I develop web sites using FrontPage and WordPress. I maintain websites for my SCORE Chapter and several small businesses. Skills include marketing promotion using email and social media.
I am a Certified SCORE Mentor with competencies in business planning, business startup, cash flow management and online promotion. I serve as Vice President IT for SCORE District 0189.
Designations held include, CSP, CPCU and Quality Systems Auditor
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Graduated Duchess Community College and attended Rider College
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City: Fairview Heights, IL
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If you get all of your ducks in a row and get organized about your business’ tax situation, you’ll pay considerably less in taxes and have more money to grow your business. Here are some things you should be doing on a proactive basis to squeeze the most from your tax return.
By Dominique Molina, CPA
When you run a small business, every penny counts. A 2% discount from a supplier can add up to thousands of dollars in profits over a couple of years, for example. Planning ahead for your taxes can also make a huge difference. If you get all of your ducks in a row and get organized about your business’ tax situation, you’ll pay considerably less in taxes and have more money to grow your business.
Here are some things you should be doing on a proactive basis to squeeze the most from your tax return:
Even if you don’t expect to owe anything in taxes for your new business, you need to start implementing some strategies to make sure you’re maximizing your opportunities. Here are some important tax factors to consider when you’re forming a business.
By Dominique Molina, CPA
When you’re first forming your business, taxes may be the last thing on your mind. Depending on your business plan, you may not expect to show a profit in the first year or two, so you’re not particularly concerned about paying quarterly taxes. You know that, until next April, you don’t need to be too concerned.
Published Mar. 6, 2012
There are plenty of legitimate ways to decrease your small business tax burden within the framework of the law. Here are a few you can consider.
By Dominique Molina, CPA
Here are some of the most common myths about taxes and tax planning for small businesses.
When it comes to the ever-changing tax code, it can be hard for a small business owner to keep up. You’ve got to wear a number of hats, and tax accountant is just one of many that can soak up a huge amount of time and energy. Unfortunately, there are a number of myths out there about small businesses, taxes, and tax planning that can leave you spinning your wheels, or worse: making bad decisions for your business based on tax misinformation.
Here are some of the most common myths about taxes and tax planning for small businesses:
There are some things you can do to avoid the bigger mistakes. Understand where business owners typically goof up, and you can avoid those same mistakes going forward. Here are some of the most common mistakes to watch out for.
By Dominique Molina, CPA
You’re not a tax attorney or even a CPA; you’re a small business owner, trying to make your way in the world. You do your best, but the increasingly-complex tax code combined with the pressures of day-to-day business life creates a situation that’s simply prone to error. Try as you might, chances are you’re going to make some mistakes when filing your taxes, especially in those first few years of your business’ life.
Few things can consume more of a small business owner’s attention – and give her more frustration – than taxes. You want to do the right thing and pay what you owe, but you don’t want to pay more than absolutely necessary. The problem is that tax law can be rather complex, and many small business owners aren’t always terribly meticulous about keeping good records.
By Dominique Molina, CPA
Few things can consume more of a small business owner’s attention – and give her more frustration – than taxes. You want to do the right thing and pay what you owe, but you don’t want to pay more than absolutely necessary. The problem is that tax law can be rather complex, and many small business owners aren’t always terribly meticulous about keeping good records.
In fact, there are a number of relatively common tax time frustrations that, with a little bit of preparation, you can avoid:
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No matter what type of business you run, having a “mentor” to help guide you can increase your odds of success. Having a wise, loyal advisor – especially one who’s “been-there, done-that” – is like money in the bank.
By Daniel Kehrer
Founder, BizBest.com
No matter what type of business you run, having a “mentor” to help guide you can increase your odds of success. Having a wise, loyal advisor – especially one who’s “been-there, done-that” – is like money in the bank.
About the Author
Daniel Kehrer, Founder & Managing Director of BizBest Media Corp., is a nationally-known, award-winning expert on small and local business, start-ups, content marketing, entrepreneurship and social media, with an MBA from UCLA/Anderson. Read more of Daniel's tips at
www.BizBest.com, follow him at
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www.linkedin.com/in/danielkehrer.
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