By Michelle V. Rafter, Next Avenue Contributor Getty Whether you’ve freelanced for years or are contemplating a late-career switch to becoming a self-employed freelancer, there are a few ways to boost your chances of success. According to data from the recently released report, Freelancing in America: 2019, from Freelancers Union and the online freelance platform
Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin A Bernie Sanders presidency could be very bad news for U.S. billionaires. While Elizabeth Warren would levy taxes of up to 62% on America’s wealthiest individuals, Sanders would go a step further according to professors Emmanuel Saez and Gabriel Zucman from the University of California, Berkeley.
The IRS has selected nine new members for its Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee. The committee’s aim is to prevent identity theft and refund fraud in support of paperless filing of tax and information returns. ETAAC members work closely with the Security Summit, a joint effort of the IRS, state tax administrators and the tax
A interview with billionaire debt investor and founder of Oaktree Capital Management, Howard Marks. In this interview, Howard discusses why value investors have struggled in recent times and what points of the cycle provide the best investment opportunities. Howard also talks about his early career and gives advice to those just starting out in asset
Recent research shows SMBs need to be aware of how white label and private label products perform in the marketplace. Small Business Trends contacted some experts to find out the differences between them. White Label vs. Private Label Brian Cairns is the CEO of ProStrategix Consulting in New York. He explained it this way. Distinctions
Tax Bulletins usually clarify the application of existing laws and regulations to new or disputed circumstances, but for the second time in as many years, Pennsylvania’s Department of Revenue arguably went further, adopting new nexus standards for corporate income tax purposes in a bulletin. The action has left some policymakers and practitioners perplexed about both
Adam Neumann, CEO of WeWork. Eduardo Munoz | Reuters Goldman Sachs was stung by its bet on WeWork — but not as badly as some analysts had feared. The bank lost about $80 million on its stake in the coworking company in the third quarter, CFO Stephen Scherr told investors Tuesday. While WeWork’s valuation plunged
Legislators are no strangers to receiving advice from all quarters, but those in Washington state are about to receive it in extra measure on Election Day. Voters will weigh in with 12 “advisory votes” on tax policy, nonbinding resolutions intended to advise the legislature on whether to repeal or maintain recently enacted tax legislation on
If you’ve settled an arbitration case with your broker at some point, there’s a chance it isn’t showing up in the popular database used by consumers to check financial advisors’ backgrounds. A new report from an investor advocacy group claims that some brokers and brokerages — with the aid of a handful of law firms
Key Findings Currently, the home mortgage interest deduction (HMID) allows itemizing homeowners to deduct mortgage interest paid on up to $750,000 worth of principal, on either their first or second residence. This limitation was introduced by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) and will revert to $1 million after 2025. In 2018, less than
By Donna Pols Trump, Next Avenue Contributor Getty Recently, an 88-year-old member of my family underwent elective spinal surgery for disabling back pain. While the duration of hospitalization for anyone after surgery can be unpredictable, we were surprised to find out our family member would be discharged home after only two days. We were not
Since passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, taxpayers and preparers have been adjusting strategy to optimize the significant changes of 2018. With one TCJA filing season down, I’ve taken stock of some of the not-so-common tax situations encountered and the strategies developed to work around them this year. While not all-encompassing, this list
As you read the intro to this article, you might start to question where I’m going with all of this as I dig into the business model of coffee shops. But bear with me: I have a point — a crystal clear point to make. As a dedicated coffee drinker, I’m a frequent patron of
An interview and Q&A with billionaire and founder of the quantitative hedge fund Renaissance Technologies, James Simons. In this interview, James discusses his quantitative approach to investing and how this has evolved over his career. James also talks about fundamental trading and how his management style has helped make Renaissance Technologies so successful. Like if
Jordan Katzman, co-founder of SmileDirectClub Inc., left, and Alex Fenkell, co-founder of SmileDirectClub Inc., watch traders during the company’s initial public offering (IPO) at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York, U.S., on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Shares of SmileDirectClub plummeted more than 13%, on Monday after California Governor
Fertnig | E+ | Getty Images When Aaron Shapiro dug through the workplace benefits his mother was entitled to as a 30-year employee at United Healthcare, he noticed a big missed opportunity. The health insurer’s employee stock purchase plan gave her the ability to buy shares at a 15% discount with a feature called a
Juana Velosa (not pictured), made sure to pay off her credit cards before leaving for a work trip. She received a surprise when she learned she owed 3 months worth of late fees and penalties. Getty In April 2019, Juana Velosa was excited for her upcoming work assignment in Africa. As part of her job,
Senator Chuck Grassley in his own letter is cautioning the IRS about Senator Ron Wyden’s letter urging the IRS to investigate the NRA. Wyden refers to a report by the Senate Finance Committee Minority Staff – The NRA And Russia – How A Tax-exempt Organization Became a Foreign Asset. Mariia Butina, leader of a pro-gun
Despite advances in technology, too many companies are still wasting time and money with manual bill pay and paper checks. Accounting firms are in a unique position to help these companies, but many firms fail to recognize that handling payments represents a prime opportunity to generate new revenue, offer a differentiated service, and help clients
An interview with billionaire Private Equity titian and co-founder of The Carlyle Group, David Rubenstein. In this interview, David discusses his life and the lessons he has learnt along the way. David also talks about how he got started in Private Equity and creating the Carlyle Group. 📚Books recommended by David Rubenstein are located at
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