Navigating the Social Media Minefield
Social networks are growing in popularity and corporate usefulness. But there’s a fine line between personal and professional networking on the Web, and missteps can be treacherous. As a result, some companies simply ban social sites in the workplace. A wiser approach could be to come up with a strong policy to regulate them. Here are some issues for businesses to consider in terms of monitoring online activities. Read more at http://bza.me/?1E08GT.
Cultivate Donors with CRM
Not-for-profit organizations can take a marketing lesson from commercial enterprises – customer needs drive successful marketing. Customer Relationship Marketing (CRM) technology can help target your efforts and, ultimately, build loyalty and future value. Click http://bza.me/?6PJOX3 to find out what’s involved and how it can help manage your fund raising plans.
Taxpayer-Friendly Rules When Selling Rental Property
Investing in rental real estate can provide tax breaks — and hopefully profits when you sell. Depending on your situation, there are many options available. Here is a brief explanation of the tax implications of selling rental property, along with some ways to maximize your profits. Read more at http://bza.me/?S03029.
Filet Mignon Marketing on a Meatloaf Budget
The average consumer needs to hear a marketing message 10 to 15 times before acting on it. Does that mean a beefier marketing budget equals more patients – and the dental practice of your dreams? Not necessarily. Read on for ways to get the most bang for your marketing buck – plus a surprisingly old-fashioned idea that still leads the pack in results – http://bza.me/?4I9NIK
Why Patient Financing Options are Good for Business
The fact that patient financing is important to your practice’s bottom line is likely not news to you. What may come as a surprise is just how important it is to your patients. For more on this topic, including tips for integrating financing options into your practice and broaching the subject with patients, http://bza.me/?YM020I
Get out the paper shredder – tax records: what can you throw away?
Once you meet the April 17 federal deadline and file your tax return, you can clear away some of the paperwork cluttering up your files. But save essential records that can protect you during an IRS audit — or help you collect a future refund http://bza.me/?FY0IGL
Don’t Overlook a Roth IRA if You’re Self-Employed
Roth IRAs have a number of unique benefits but many eligible people don’t take advantage of them. Read more http://bza.me/?2E6TMC
Breaking the Cycle of Broken Appointments
Dental Professionals all struggle with the same problem – how do you break the cycle of broken appointments? Read more http://bza.me/?3K823O.
Where’s my refund??
You’ve filed your returns, and here you are, not so patiently waiting for your refund. As CPAs one of the most frequent questions we hear each year around this time is “Where’s my refund?”. If you are one of the millions of Americans who has filed their return and is waiting for that refund to arrive, you can check on the status of your return and refund at the IRS’ website. Simply go to http://www.irs.gov/ and follow the link to “Wher’s my refund?”. It’s quick and easy.
All you need is your Social Security Number, Filing Status, and the exact amount of your refund. Information is available as soon as 72 hours after you e-file, or four weeks for a paper filed return. Similar information is available from the State of Maryland (or similar state websites, wherever you may reside) at http://individuals.marylandtaxes.com/refundstatus/ .
So, don’t sit around and worry, check your status today!
Tax ramifications of living in Pennsylvania
What are the tax ramifications of living in the Keystone state? Pennsylvania has a flat tax rate of 3.07 percent on individual income and does not have a standard deduction or personal exemptions. Pennsylvania taxes are collected on classes of income such as wages, interest, dividends, business profits, gain from sale of disposition and income from rents. Social Security Benefits, public and private pensions as well as IRA distributions (when eligible) are all exempt from state income tax in Pennsylvania.
In addition to state income tax, Pennsylvania localities are allowed to assess a wage tax on earned income. This is referred to as the Earned Income Tax. Generally, gross salaries are taxed at a rate between 1 and 2 percent depending on the county or township in which you reside. Security Benefits, IRA distributions, interest and dividends are typically not taxed at the local level.
Pennsylvania also collects an inheritance tax ranging from 0 percent for spouse, 4.5 percent for lineal decedents (children and grandchildren) and 12 to 15 for all beneficiaries.
Another consideration is property taxes. Counties and school districts collect taxes based on the value of real estate in which you own in the state of Pennsylvania. Depending on the school district and the value of your home, these taxes can be substantial.
