Trying to lower your credit card processing costs is more important than ever, as inflation drives up the costs of goods and services, and credit card interchange fees continue to rise. We discuss the industry averages for credit card processing costs, which can show you how your costs compare to other businesses.
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May 6, 2024
Filed under: Credit Card Processing
If you have questions about the employee retention credit, you’re not alone. That’s why we’ve created this employee retention credit FAQ guide to answer all of your questions.
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Good business ideas for kids have work that’s easily accessible and usually involves minimal startup costs. Think of ideas like lemonade stands, tutoring, hobby coaching, babysitting, and dog walking.
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Aug 16, 2024
Filed under: Small Business
Small business insurance isn’t the same for everyone. If you are self-employed, check out Hiscox or Next. If your business is large and complex, you should look at The Hartford or Nationwide.
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Apr 1, 2025
Filed under: Business Insurance
If you’re looking to take credit card payments through your WooCommerce store, WooCommerce Payments offers a ready-made solution. WooCommerce Payments allows businesses to accept payments and monitor sales activity through their store’s dashboard.
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If you’re a photographer looking to make your passion your job, we’re here to teach you how to start a photography business! Keep reading to learn more about how to get started, brand your studio, find the best web/payment platforms, and market yourself!
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Feb 27, 2023
Filed under: Small Business
You can claim the R&D credit yourself by completing and filing the appropriate tax forms with your federal income tax return. However, due to the complexities of the tax credit, many business owners opt to use tax credit software or services to simplify the process.
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Yes, you can claim the R&D tax credit every year, provided you have qualified research and development expenses. In order to claim the credit, you must meet all requirements of the IRS and you must file the appropriate forms with your income tax return.
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The research and development tax credit (R&D credit) is a general business credit available to businesses that created or improved a product or process. Businesses that are eligible to receive the R&D credit must have participated in qualified R&D activities as outlined under Section 41 of the IRS Tax Code.
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The amount of the R&D tax credit varies by a number of factors. Generally, a business should expect to receive 7% to 10% of qualified research and development expenses to be used toward federal tax liability.
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