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Federal Tax Identification Launches New Live Chat Feature
Taxes are a complex process for both individuals and businesses. Each registered business entity is given a unique, nine digit tax number for identification, called an EIN or FIEN. Federal Tax Identification provides businesses an easy way to file for an EIN number online. The site has now integrated a live chat feature that allows clients to instantly get help with the ss-4 form.
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And the recipient of the Entrepreneur of 2021 Award is ...
We are thrilled to announce that for the second year in a row, the winner of the prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year award is Linette Ramos de Soto Owner of Breads & Threads Handmade
She competed against 52 entrepreneurs from across the country and her win was definitely well-deserved. She got 211 votes in the voting stage and emerged as the winner.
Jan. 31= Your Deadline for 1099s
By 1/31 you must mail Form 1099s to each independent contractor you paid over $600 to last year. 1099s are special magnetic forms you can't download online, so don't delay requesting them. Get the whole picture and step-by-step details in Idea Cafe's Small Business Tax Center:
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