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Tax & Compliance
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ERISA and Retirement Plans for Small Business Owners: What You Need to Know
- July 28, 2026
- Posted by: allan
- Category: Tax & Compliance
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ERISA sets strict rules for employer-sponsored retirement plans. Learn how small business owners can choose the right plan, meet fiduciary obligations, and avoid costly compliance mistakes.
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Business Contracts with the Federal Government: FAR Basics for Small Businesses
- July 27, 2026
- Posted by: allan
- Categories: Business Law, Tax & Compliance
Federal government contracting offers significant revenue opportunities for small businesses — and comes with a complex set of regulations called the Federal Acquisition Regulation. This guide explains how government contracting works, what small businesses need to know about FAR requirements, and how to qualify for small business set-asides.
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Consumer Protection and the FTC Act: What Every Business Must Know
- July 18, 2026
- Posted by: allan
- Categories: Business Law, Tax & Compliance
The FTC Act prohibits unfair or deceptive acts and practices in commerce — and it applies to virtually every US business. This guide explains what the FTC considers deceptive, how the unfairness standard works, what specific practices draw FTC enforcement, and how to keep your business’s marketing and sales practices on the right side of the law.
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Employee Benefits Law: Required and Optional Benefits for US Employers
- July 15, 2026
- Posted by: allan
- Categories: Employment Law, Tax & Compliance
US employers face a layered set of legally required benefits obligations and must navigate complex rules when offering optional benefits. This guide explains which benefits are required by law, which trigger the ACA’s employer mandate, and what legal requirements apply to voluntary benefits programs.
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State Privacy Laws: What US Businesses Need to Know Beyond California
- July 14, 2026
- Posted by: allan
- Categories: Data Privacy & Cybersecurity, Tax & Compliance
A wave of state comprehensive privacy laws is sweeping the US. Beyond California’s CCPA, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Oregon, and more than a dozen other states now have comprehensive consumer privacy laws in effect. This guide explains the key requirements and how businesses can build a compliance program that works across states.
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FTC Endorsement and Testimonial Rules: What Every Business Must Know
- July 3, 2026
- Posted by: allan
- Categories: Business Law, Tax & Compliance
The FTC’s updated endorsement and testimonial guidelines impose clear disclosure obligations on businesses that use influencers, paid reviews, or sponsored content. This guide explains what the rules require, who is responsible, and how to build a compliant marketing program.
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OSHA Compliance Basics for Small Businesses
- July 2, 2026
- Posted by: allan
- Categories: Employment Law, Tax & Compliance
The Occupational Safety and Health Act requires employers to provide a workplace free from recognized hazards. OSHA violations can result in citations and penalties up to $16,000 per violation, with repeat or willful violations reaching $161,000. This guide explains what small businesses need to know.
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The Corporate Transparency Act: Beneficial Ownership Reporting for Business Owners
- July 1, 2026
- Posted by: allan
- Categories: Business Law, Tax & Compliance
The Corporate Transparency Act requires millions of US small businesses to report beneficial ownership information to FinCEN. This guide explains who must file, what information is required, when reports are due, and what happens if you miss the deadline.
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ADA Website Compliance: Legal Requirements for Business Websites
- June 30, 2026
- Posted by: allan
- Categories: Business Law, Tax & Compliance
Website accessibility lawsuits under the Americans with Disabilities Act have become one of the most active areas of ADA litigation. This guide explains what the law requires for business websites, how courts have ruled, and what business owners must do to reduce their exposure.
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Sales Tax Compliance for Online Sellers After South Dakota v. Wayfair
- June 29, 2026
- Posted by: allan
- Categories: Business Law, Tax & Compliance
The Supreme Court’s 2018 Wayfair decision fundamentally changed sales tax obligations for online sellers. Today, most states can require out-of-state sellers to collect and remit sales tax based on economic activity alone. This guide explains what nexus means, which states require registration, and how to build a compliance program.