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Business Finance
Proposal seeks to simplify tax code for small businesses
Did you know that under the current tax code, small businesses actually pay more money to stay compliant than large businesses do? One proposal seeks to simplify the code and do away with this imbalance.
Business Finance
One tax credit many small businesses don’t know to claim
Most people know about common tax credit claims, but almost all overlook one that could mean big money to reimburse innovation costs, no matter the business size.
Business Finance
Women-owned businesses less likely to get loan approval
Ladies, let's face it - lenders just aren't that into you. Don't take it personally, there's an explanation, and it isn't because of your gender. At least that's what a new study says.
Business News
Small business optimism index edges up slightly
Although the small business optimism index improved last month, one advocacy group says the index still reflects a deep recession in America.
Business Finance
Home office tax deduction simplified in 2013
While not all small business professionals are eligible, the government has made changes to the tax code, making the home office tax deduction much simpler.
Business Finance
Tax credits for hiring veterans extended through 2013
At the end of 2012, many tax credits were set to expire, but with continued negotiations, a handful were extended through 2013, giving small businesses incentives to hire veterans, for example.
Business Finance
Section 179 tax deduction: silver lining of fiscal cliff negotiations
Despite continued economic uncertainty, the fiscal cliff debacle has yielded at least one positive result: the extension of the section 179 tax deduction.
Business Finance
Prosper.com: online community for investing and borrowing money
Prosper's online community matches small businesses with peer-to-peer lending, opening up new borrowing opportunities that are void of all of the traditional red tape.