Category Archives: Bernadette Speaks

From Unemployment to Entrepreneurship

With the unemployment rate seemingly rising everyday many are being “forced” into entrepreneurship.  Most business owners would agree that business ownership is not for everyone.  

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LLC or INC? – Which Entity is Right For You?

When starting a business there’s always a great deal of uncertainty that goes along with selecting the right entity type. A business owner is unsure of whether or not they should be a sole proprietor, incorporate or form an LLC.

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Give Yourself A Raise

With the uncertainties of the economy, many Americans are finding themselves looking for ways to cut back. Some are driving less to save on gas. Others are cooking more at home to cut down on the expense of eating out. Those are all very good ways to cut back. I’d like to suggest another way to increase what you bring home….or as this post is titled….GIVE YOURSELF A RAISE!

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IS MY STIMULUS PAYMENT TAXABLE????

NO! I've been getting lots of phone calls and emails from clients, family and friends.  Just to clear things up, it's not taxable. The amount is needed to determine if you are entitled to an additional credit. This is called the Recovery Rebate Credit. Here are some reasons you would qualify for the credit.   If ...

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