Melissa Hollis
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Examples of Qualified Research Expenses That Prove the R&D Tax Credit Isn’t Just for Big Businesses
In general, for your research, development, and experimentation activities to count toward the R&D tax credit, it has to be specific, improve your business offering, be unknown, and rely on scientific principles. But what does that mean specifically? Here are a few examples. → Read More
8 Budgeting Tips for Surviving Seasonal Business Ups & Downs
Managing cash flow fluctuations throughout the year be ulcer-inducing. Use these 8 tips to build a seasonal business budget that alleviates offseason anxiety. → Read More
Seed Investment: Comparing SAFE and Convertible Notes
Which is better for your startup a SAFE agreement or convertible note. It may seem as simple as comparing complex contracts with interest and debt vs. simpler, interest- and debt-free terms, but there is much more to understand as a founder before you decide. → Read More
Prepping for Your First Investor Meeting? Do These 4 Things to Build a Strong Business Foundation for Receiving Funding
When preparing for investor meetings, you need to think about more than just your pitch deck. This article lists the four essential actions banks, accelerators, angels, and VCs expect you to take before you them to fund your startup. → Read More
Navigating the Financial Waters of a Friends and Family Funding Round
40% of startup funding comes from friends, family, and other close connections, but there's a right way and a wrong way to make this type of arrangement. → Read More
When are 2018 Tax Returns Due? Every Date You Need to File Business Taxes in 2019
If you're filing a 2018 business tax return in 2019, be sure you know which due dates and deadlines your business will need to hit. Add the dates in this guide to your calendar so you can plan ahead and avoid rushing to the last minute to find a tax preparer and file. → Read More
What the Tax Act Means for Your 2018 Meals and Entertainment Deductions
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 imposes stricter limits on the deductibility of business meals and entertainment starting January 1, 2018. → Read More
Don’t Let Foreign Business Tax Obligations Get Lost in Translation
Many small businesses aren't aware of their foreign business tax filing obligations. See the forms you may need to file with the IRS. → Read More
It’s Now 250% More Expensive to File Taxes Late If You Have Foreign Shareholders
The penalty for failing to file your Form 5472(s) for each foreign owner or shareholder of your business is increasing from $10,000 to $25,000 per shareholder/owner, per month. → Read More
How to Get the Most Out of Your Business Tax Extension
Many businesses rely on the business tax extension as the number one lifeline each year. Here's how your business can take full advantage of the extra time. → Read More
Getting to Know Elise Fajen of inDinero and Wind-Blox
Learn more about Elise Fajen, inDinero's Sales Operations Manager and Co-Founder and Director of Human Resources at Wind-Blox. → Read More
Your #1 Year-End To-Do: Close Your Company’s Books
When you properly close your books at the end of the year, you’re doing your future self a huge favor. See how this annual bookkeeping task makes your life easier come tax season. → Read More
19 of the Best Tax Filing Resources for Startups & Small Businesses
Get prepared for filing business taxes with 19 of our most popular resources. BONUS: free 3-piece tax pack for your business’s most efficient tax filing season. → Read More
What Delaware-Registered Startups Need to Know About Doing Business in California
An incentive for small businesses to incorporate in Delaware is that they do not need to pay corporate income tax unless they actually conduct business in Delaware. → Read More
Get Charitable this #GivingTuesday—and Get Tax Deductions!
Giving Tuesday is a great opportunity for small businesses enhance your company culture, give back, and make the most of charitable tax deductions. → Read More
Incorporated in Delaware? Here’s How That Impacts Your Business Taxes
An incentive for small businesses to incorporate in Delaware is that they do not need to pay corporate income tax unless they actually conduct business in Delaware. → Read More
13 Business Expenses You Definitely Cannot Deduct
Wondering what you can write-off on your business taxes? Start by ruling out this list of thirteen business expenses that the IRS does not consider deductible. → Read More
92 Tax Deductions Every Small Business Should Know About
We uncovered 92 potential small business tax deductions—and 11 that you shouldn’t even think about claiming. → Read More
A Beginner’s Guide to Small Business Tax Deductions
Tax deductions offer a great way for businesses to reduce their tax liability each year. Use this article as a guide for your small business's strategy. → Read More
Getting to Know inDinero: Lisa Bunday, CFO
As inDinero's CFO, Lisa Bunday is guiding inDinero's next steps in expansion and development. Read more about the person behind this new phase of growth. → Read More