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How to Vent at Work Without Getting Fired

Sometimes, you just have to let it all out. But should you really vent about your arduous commute, insufferable boss and disappointing cost-of-living adjustment—at work?

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Your Lawfully Wedded Business Partner?

This week’s article takes a look at a decision that could make or break your business—and your marriage. Going into business with your spouse comes with many unique advantages and disadvantages, and it can be hard to navigate between the two. Since you spend a lot of time together, you will have plenty of time to think over and discuss business decisions, but that work can get in the way of your relationship. This article goes through it all and offers expert opinion on how to make the most of working with your spouse.

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Hit the Panic Button: You Missed the Tax Deadline

The people who want your taxes, the IRS, have ways to ensure you are able to pay and offer avenues for avoiding penalties depending on your circumstances. However, even if you manage to dodge the penalties, you should always pay your taxes as soon as possible, as the longer you wait the worse things can get.

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Retiring...On a Cruise Ship

When it comes to retirement planning, it can sometimes help to think outside the box. That’s exactly what the subjects of this week’s article, accountant Angelyn Burke (one of our favorite kinds of people) and her husband Richard, did when they made the decision to retire on a cruise ship.

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New Rules on Ohio LLCs

This week’s article highlights some key parts of the Ohio Revised Limited Liability Company Act which took effect on February 11th. It constitutes the biggest change to Ohio’s LLC law since its inception in 1994. It is a good starting point for LLC owners in understanding the biggest changes and offers key takeaways at the end to avoid any missteps in adjusting to the new rules.

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Everyone's Favorite Pastime: Trying to Reach the IRS

Just in case you need a reminder on how wonderful it can be to deal with the IRS, this week’s article goes through the experience of WSJ writer Laura Saunders waiting in line at the IRS for 5 and a half hours after being unable to reach them by phone and highlights the staffing and funding issues of the organization. It demonstrates one of the best parts of having an accountant: Someone to contact the IRS for you!

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