The Corporate Transparency Act Has Been Halted: Decision Time is Now for BOIR Filing Just weeks before the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and its associated reporting requirements were set to be due at year end, a US District Court in Texas has issued an injunction against the CTA. The immediate effect is to invalidate – […]
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Thank You for Your Business and Your Trust! During this time of the year, we tend to focus on what we are thankful for, and the Evident Pros team would like to extend a thank you to all of our clients. Your trust and support make our operations possible, and we’re looking forward to serving
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Have you Filed your BOI? The Deadline is Quickly Approaching! Contact us TODAY if you Need us to Help. (713) 878-4357 In accordance with the Corporate Transparency Act – which went into effect on January 1, 2024 – many business entities are required to file a Beneficial Owner Information (BOI) report with the Financial Crimes
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Building a Strong Culture A strong company culture will improve a company’s business reputation among customers and stakeholders, including employees. Though difficult to quantify and predict, a strong company culture can lead to better employee retention and productivity. There is an established formula to improving a company’s culture that is simple enough for any business
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Education Savings Plan Planning and saving for higher education can be daunting for many families given the rising cost of college. According to The College Board, the average per year cost of an in-state public university is $28,840. That’s more than $100,000 for a typical four-year education. However, there are tools available to families that
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How to Start a Business No two businesses follow the exact same path from start to launch. However, the following steps are important considerations when determining how to start a business: Developing a business concept Performing market and competitor analysis Securing funding for the business Choosing an entity structure Establishing bank accounts for the business
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If you’ve entered early retirement, drawing from retirement accounts such as IRAs, 401(k)s or 403(b)s may be your best option to maintain a steady income. However, there are tax and penalty considerations to be aware of before making early withdrawals. We’ll present those considerations here, along with a tax planning technique that can minimize early
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As businesses expand their operations and workforce, they may rely on a combination of employees and independent contractors to carry out day-to-day tasks. And depending on how workers are classified, their relationship to the business is treated differently. Taxation is also handled differently, so it’s important for companies to classify their workers appropriately. Unsure of
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Divorce and Taxes: Alimony and Tax Implications Divorce is a challenge for the vast majority of couples, and it’s made more complex by financial entanglement and the presence of dependents. When a marriage is dissolved, assets must be allocated, finances must be separated, and support payments – either alimony, child support or both – must
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For frequent donors, charitable contributions can quickly add up to sizable deductions, but the rules can be complex – like most tax rules. There are qualifications to consider – concerning the type of donation and type of receiving organization – as well as giving limits. When itemizing deductions at the end of the tax year,
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