Business Law & Regulations, Employment & Labor
January 4, 2023
Via: JD SupraOn the first of the year, California’s new pay transparency law requiring pay scales in job postings took effect. Although the new legislation was passed in the fall, some requirements of the new law left more room for interpretation than […]
Business Law & Regulations, Employment & Labor
December 29, 2022
Via: LexBlogThe California Department of Industrial Relations has issued new FAQs to clarify its interpretation of California’s new pay transparency requirements. Among other updates, the new FAQs provide additional guidance on: Coverage. Employers with at least 15 employees – and at […]
Business Law & Regulations, Finance
December 27, 2022
Via: Fit Small BusinessStep 1: Get an Employer Identification Number (EIN) If you haven’t applied for an EIN from the IRS, that should be your first step. Getting an EIN from the IRS is free, and it can be applied for online, by […]
December 13, 2022
Via: EntrepreneurSecuring your financial security is a colossal task. People are prioritizing the safety of their funds as inflation rises and federal interest rates seem to fluctuate daily. It’s a to-do that doesn’t only affect yourself — it also influences future […]
Business Law & Regulations, Finance
December 12, 2022
Via: Fit Small BusinessOpening a business bank account as a sole proprietor is easy and important for your business. It allows you to keep business and personal finances separate, helps you build business credit and reputation, and simplifies your tax preparation. All you […]
Business Law & Regulations, Employment & Labor
December 8, 2022
Via: LexBlogEffective January 1, 2023, California employers will be required to meet new minimum wage requirements, at both the state and local level. This increase in the minimum wage affects not only non-exempt employees, but also the minimum annual salary requirement […]
December 5, 2022
Via: EntrepreneurIn this day and age of shrinking VC funding for startups, you might think your business is the exception. You might think your business model is so ripe for growth with a little cash infusion that VCs should compete to […]
Business Law & Regulations, Employment & Labor
November 17, 2022
Via: JD SupraWashington, D.C.’s new non-compete law, the “Non-Compete Clarification Amendment Act of 2022” (the “Amended Act”) went into effect last month. As of October 1, 2022, employers operating in the District of Columbia are prohibited from using most non-compete provisions, with […]
Tax Code, Regulations and Guidance
November 4, 2022
Via: JD SupraIf you are a farmer, congrats, you are one of the chosen few whose property taxes likely have significantly dropped this year. That is because toward the end of this past Session and without much fanfare, the South Carolina General […]
Business Law & Regulations, Finance
October 11, 2022
Via: InvestopediaThe European Union (EU) lawmakers have passed the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA) bill, a landmark piece of legislation aimed at regulating the digital asset market. The members voted 28 to 1 in favor of the landmark new crypto […]
Business Law & Regulations, Finance
September 29, 2022
Via: InvestopediaA revenue ruling is a public decree issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that essentially has the force of law. A revenue ruling outlines the IRS’s interpretation of the tax laws and is binding on all IRS employees and […]
Tax Code, Regulations and Guidance
September 28, 2022
Via: InvestopediaOne investment niche that is often overlooked by investors is property tax liens. A tax lien is a legal claim against the assets of an individual or business that fails to pay taxes owed to the government. In general, a […]
Business Law & Regulations, Employment & Labor
September 23, 2022
Via: JD SupraOn September 14, 2022, the European Commission (the “Commission”) published its legislative proposal for a regulation prohibiting products made with forced labour on the European Union (EU) market1. The legislative proposal aims to prohibit producers, manufacturers and suppliers from placing […]
Business Law & Regulations, Finance
September 23, 2022
Via: InvestopediaThe law of large numbers, in probability and statistics, states that as a sample size grows, its mean gets closer to the average of the whole population. This is due to the sample being more representative of the population as […]
Tax Code, Regulations and Guidance
September 21, 2022
Via: InvestopediaWhat is a Dual Rate Income Tax A dual rate income tax is an income tax rate structure in which two different tax rates are charged depending on income levels. Breaking Down Dual Rate Income Tax With dual rate income […]
Tax Code, Regulations and Guidance
September 20, 2022
Via: InvestopediaIRS Publication 970 is a document published by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that provides information on tax benefits available to students and families saving or paying for college. It explains the tax treatment for the most common forms of […]
Business Law & Regulations, Finance
September 19, 2022
Via: InvestopediaThe student loan interest tax deduction is designed to reduce your taxable income, based on how much student loan interest you’ve paid during the year. It’s important to note that you don’t receive a deduction based on how much you’ve […]
Business Law & Regulations, Finance
September 12, 2022
Via: InvestopediaA short, or a short position, is created when a trader sells a security first with the intention of repurchasing it or covering it later at a lower price. A trader may decide to short a security when she believes […]
Business Law & Regulations, Finance
September 6, 2022
Via: InvestopediaWhat Is Borrower Defense? Borrower defense loan discharge, often shortened to “borrower defense,” is a federal regulation that allows students who have been defrauded by their college, university, or career school to seek forgiveness for their student loans. You may […]
Business Law & Regulations, Finance
August 30, 2022
Via: InvestopediaWhat Is Income Tax? The term income tax refers to a type of tax that governments impose on income generated by businesses and individuals within their jurisdiction. By law, taxpayers must file an income tax return annually to determine their […]