Archive for February 3rd, 2008
Evaluate Time and Money Skills
Sunday, February 3rd, 2008When you are still negotiating with a prospective attorney, consider his time-management skills. Does he or she return phone calls within a reasonable time? Will you be charged for every little phone call? Or will the attorney cut you a little slack when you need sixty seconds of his or her time? Does the individual [...]
Banking Is Business
Sunday, February 3rd, 2008There must have been a lot of “good old days” because we hear so much about them. A key feature of those happy times was the friendly neighborhood banker. Many of you reading this article aren’t old enough to remember the friendly neighborhood banker. This friendly banker didn’t only stick to banking and making profits—he [...]
Taxes That Look Like Taxes
Sunday, February 3rd, 2008Different cities and towns collect different types of taxes.
You will encounter many different types of city taxes, and you might be surprised to discover that a lot of taxes aren’t clearly identified as such. Let’s look at the taxes that are obvious first. Here’s a list of taxes that may be applicable in your community. [...]
Independent Contractor/Employee Contracts
Sunday, February 3rd, 2008Sometimes landlords and property managers try to turn employees into independent contractors to avoid paying taxes. This is unwise and can result in significantly costly penalties. No matter how you structure your agreement, an employee is an employee, and an independent contractor is an independent contractor. If the situation is in a “gray area,” how [...]
