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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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Tax Tidbits on 1099s
Form 1099 is due to independent contractors January 31. Do you send non-US independent contractors one? Peter Soh tells you the scoop.
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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:
$1,000 Small Business Grant: Applications Deadline Extended
The application deadline for the 19th Idea Cafe Grant was extended till 21st of January. This way we will give everyone one last opportunity to register for the Grant.
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And the recipient of the Entrepreneur of 2018 Award is ...
We are thrilled to announce the winner of the prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year award - Lawrence Rein, owner of All About MUSIC School
Congratulations to Lawrence who competed against 184 entrepreneurs from all across the United States. He received a total of 414 votes in the voting stage and naturally emerged as the winner. Get the full scoop on his well deserved win.
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