How many tax allowances can I take?
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 altered how many tax allowances you should take for every year since it became law and it certainly has for 2020. Tax allowances are approximate estimates of reductions in […]
6 business policies you should put in writing (and why)
One way to keep your business financially sound is to do all you can to mitigate risks. You can protect your business by putting certain policies in writing. Here are six policies that every small-business […]
9 tips for selling your home in 2020
If selling your home is on your to-do list this year, you’ll have a lot of decisions to make. Your success relies on several factors, and small details can make the difference between selling quickly […]
Here’s how the mortgage interest tax deduction works
One of the main mortgage tax benefits of homeownership is the mortgage interest deduction. When you deduct the interest paid on your mortgage, you reduce your taxable income by that amount. Here’s what to know […]
5 ways to save time by automating your small business
When you run a small business, it’s easy to become time strapped because you have to wear so many hats. But it’s now possible to automate some of the more mundane tasks with specialized software, […]
The Canadian employer’s guide to year-end payroll and filing T4s
Canadian employers know that, in addition to holiday parties, the end of the year brings a little song and dance called “year-end.” Not sure what that entails? Read on to find out. At the end of […]
Here’s how to settle credit card debt without going to court
The best defense against being sued for credit card debt is, of course, to pay your debts before that happens. That doesn’t necessarily mean paying them in full or right away. But even if you’ve […]
The best & worst cities for working from home
Working from home has never been easier. Thanks to advances in technology, many professionals can plow through their to-do lists from the comfort of their couch. However, some cities are better for remote work than […]
How to avoid miscommunication in the workplace
Today’s business word of the day is “miscommunication.” According to the unabridged English language version of the Collins English Dictionary, the definition of miscommunication is, “a failure to communicate effectively.” Related words from the thesaurus include […]
The states people are leaving the most
Americans have been migrating to the south and west for the last several years, particularly from states in the Northeast. That trend held true in 2019, according to a study by United Van Lines. Using […]