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Starting a Business
Q: What’s a C Corp?
Startups typically form C corps, along with other companies that need to raise capital, plan to go public, or eventually get sold. Learn more about the pros and cons of this unique business structure.
Q: What’s a Multi-Member LLC?
A multi-member LLC is a limited liability company with two or more members. Married couples, family businesses, and businesses with multiple owners often form this unique type of LLC.
Q: What Are the 4 Types of Business Partnerships?
Why would you form an LLC partnership over, say, a limited partnership? Let’s dive into how these four business structures work and the pros and cons of each.
Q: What’s a Disregarded Entity?
When you form a single-member LLC, you default to being a disregarded entity. Here's what that means.
Q: What’s a Certificate of Good Standing? And How Do I Get One?
Find out what good standing means, whether you need it, and how to get a certificate from your state.
Hiring and Growth
Q: Health Share Plans and How They Work, Explained
Every year, the cost of healthcare continues to climb. With each open enrollment, insurance costs increase and become a growing...
Q: What to Know About Integrated HRAs and EBHRAs, Two Benefits to Supplement Group Coverage
Sometimes, the escalating cost of group health insurance plans leaves some employers feeling like they have to settle for reasonably...
Q: What Expenses Will an HRA Reimburse?
Health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) are employer-funded plans that give businesses a vehicle to provide financial assistance to employees for their...
Finances and Taxes
Q: Employee Retention Credit: Frequently Asked Questions
Employee Retention Credit (ERC) is confusing. Here are some often-asked questions on ERC.
Q: What Is Form 1040-ES?
Unlike taxpayers who earn a salary or wage and have taxes withheld—that is, taken out of their paychecks—taxpayers who are...
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