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With so many possible deductions and credits available to the individual taxpayer it’s no surprise that the possibilities can get easily lost in the shuffle.

The core problem for every entrepreneur and small business starting out is the same.

They need cash.

That holds true whether it’s a brand new business who needs cash to realize a great idea or a company who just needs to gain a competitive advantage and achieve growth.

A Health Savings Account (HAS) is a mechanism for saving money that is specifically earmarked for paying one’s medical expenses.

“And they’re off!” If you’ve ever been to a horse race, the phrase should sound familiar. Those words apply now: the rush to file a complete and accurate tax return on time has begun.

Since 2015, when the Fixing American’s Surface Transportation Act was passed by Congress, world travelers who owe the IRS money have found that it’s no fun to owe a tax debt. In fact, it can ground any and all international travel plans indefinitely.

Last month we featured an article that provided a general overview of the types of bankruptcy available to debtors who have hit hard financial times.

Why would any article discuss how to sell a home in winter? Besides some surprising strategic rationale (which we’ll discuss in a moment), the reasons are simple:

It’s no wonder that the word “bankruptcy” sends shivers down the backs of debtors who have hit hard financial times. Despite the system’s intent that bankruptcy works as a mechanism for giving the debtor a chance for a fresh start, the ramifications of declaring bankruptcy are far reaching and drastic, to say the least.

So, you’ve decided you want to open a business? Have you given any thought to the type of business you want to open? Deciding what type of business you’re going to open is a key first step in the process of going into business. Everything you do will flow from the type of business you decide on opening.

It’s frequently said that if you don’t plan for the future then you must be planning to fail. Hence, it’s fair to say that a business plan is widely regarded as a very important--essential, even--management tool.