Audits

The company's privacy violations just won it a new BFF: The Federal Trade Commission. There's also a lesson here for other businesses, big and small.

Many online businesses think they know exactly what it takes to avoid paying state taxes. Here's why they're often wrong.

Navigating the tax code may seem tricky, but with a little savvy planning, you can save a bundle. Follow these 10 tips to keep more of your hard-earned cash.

The government is scrutinizing how small businesses classify contract vs. salaried employees. But it's not too late -- yet -- to avoid being targeted.

Sarbanes-Oxley is a key piece of legislation that can affect firms of all sizes. Here's what you need to know about the act and its requirements.

That mild-mannerred woman in accounting might be stealing millions from you. Here's how to make sure that she isn't.

For startups that aren't big enough to go public via one of the major stock exchanges, there are what's known as over-the-counter stocks, or "pink sheets."

Employees increasingly rely on their own smartphones, tablets, and laptops at work. But the use of BYO tech in small businesses has its dark side, too.

Are you commingling your personal and business accounts? Not a good idea. These 7 seven tips can help avoid putting your personal credit and assets at risk.

I find that the most successful businesses are not the ones who just have a lot of technology, but it’s those who are leveraging technology in the right ways.

If you think it's no big deal for your small business to use unlicensed software, think again. It's a hefty risk -- with even heftier consequences.

While the Obama Administration steps up its labor audits, proposed legislation would mandate using the federal E-Verify database for all new employees.

So far, 2,338 businesses have been targeted in first nine months of this fiscal year, already surpassing last year's record number.

The SSA sends no-match letters when agency records show that an employee’s name does not correspond with a valid Social Security number. Here's what to do if you get a notice.

For the first time in history, the IRS is auditing 2,000 companies this year at random as part of its Employment Tax National Research Project (NRP). If you aren’t thinking about a tax...

Some of you may be aware that as a business owner, you can save thousands to tens of thousands of dollars each year in taxes and benefits by hiring independent contractors rather than...

Third party payroll services and professional employer organizations can save you time and money but they are not the same. This primer explains the difference.

Each business entity has its own tax consequences, so you want to choose the structure that best meets your financial and business needs. In this post Nellie Akalp, CEO and co-founder of CorpNet.com,...