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How Does Equipment Depreciation Work For Assets Connecticut Business Owners Throw Away?

 Quick Answer: When small business owners discard broken equipment without updating their fixed asset listing, they create "ghost assets." These paper-only items cause businesses to continuously overpay on local property taxes and miss out on lump-sum...
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Emelia Mensa, CPA’s Playbook to Choosing the Right Entity Type For Business Success

 Quick Answer: Selecting the optimal entity type for business success requires matching your corporate structure to the specific legal risks and tax rules of your industry. A mismatched framework can leave your personal savings vulnerable to sector-specific...
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Is Student Loan Forgiveness Taxable for Connecticut Taxpayers in 2026?

 Quick AnswerStudent loan forgiveness may count as taxable income in 2026 if the forgiven balance does not qualify for a separate federal exclusion. Long-term income-driven repayment forgiveness is the main area where borrowers may face a tax bill. Public Service...
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The Emelia Mensa, CPA Guide to Minimizing Credit Card Processing Fees For Small Business Owners

 Quick Answer: Small business owners can minimize credit card processing fees by switching from a flat-rate provider to an interchange-plus plan, which passes the true wholesale cost of a swipe straight to you. You can trim costs even further by routing...
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How Does The Employer Credit For Family and Medical Leave Work for Connecticut Small Businesses?

 Quick Answer: The employer credit for family and medical leave provides small businesses a federal tax credit worth 12.5% to 25% of qualified leave costs. In 2026, you can claim this credit on actual wages paid during FMLA leave or on commercial insurance...
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What Happens If I Pay My Quarterly Taxes Late? Connecticut IRS Tax Resolution Help

 Quick AnswerIf you pay quarterly estimated taxes late, the IRS may charge an underpayment penalty based on the amount you should have paid, when it was due, and how long it stayed unpaid. Paying late is still usually better than waiting until you file, but it...
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How To Hire An Intern For The Summer For Your Connecticut Business

 Key TakeawaysPaid summer interns must be classified as W-2 temporary employees rather than 1099 independent contractors because they operate under your direct supervision. To legally hire an unpaid intern, your program must pass the strict DOL "Primary...
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Why Tariff Refund Claims Get Delayed for Connecticut Small Business Owners

 *This guidance is based on CBP’s April 2026 CAPE/IEEPA refund guidance, current ACH refund enrollment rules, and general federal tax recovery principles as of May 15, 2026. Your facts may require coordination with your customs broker, trade counsel, and tax...
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Will Filing For Bankruptcy Clear Student Loans For Connecticut Debtors?

 Key TakeawaysFiling for bankruptcy does not automatically get rid of student loans. You usually have to take an extra legal step and prove repayment would create an undue hardship. If student loan debt is discharged, forgiven, settled, or canceled, the tax...
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How To File A Tariff Refund Claim for Your Connecticut Business

 Key TakeawaysAs of April 20, 2026, the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) tool is the exclusive electronic system for reclaiming IEEPA tariff duty payments. Importers must have an active ACE Secure Data Portal account and an...
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How You’re Missing Legal Tax Deductions

Here’s a certain truth: the State and Federal Government would love to have more of your hard-earned money in their accounts. Sure, even though it’s painful, none of us begrudge paying our legal and fair share of taxes.

But the problem is that regular taxpayers, like you, are missing out on legal and safe deductions, to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars in unclaimed refunds every year!

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