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Archive for April, 2010

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Question: is there anyway to estimate my nys income tax refund?

any website so i can get a free estimate before i file?

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PAVE-ing the way! City gives Red Hook ‘Academy’ three more years in PS 15

A controversial charter school will be allowed to use space inside a cramped Red Hook public school for at least three more years, thanks to a city vote last Tuesday.Defying the wishes of parents at PS 15, the Panel for Education Policy voted overwhelmingly to allow the K–second…

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Question: How do I say in Spanish the following stuff?

* that’s the reason I’m calling…
* may I speak to the person that handles the phone account?
* because you’re signing up with me today, I’ll go ahead and credit your bill for 1 month…
* my name is…..calling on behalf of…..
* I believe you’re being overcharged…
* this is what we’re doing today…
* how many phone lines do you have in your business?…
* lower
* reduce
* if this is a corporation I need your Federal Tax ID number, if
this is a sole proprietorship I need your drivers license
number or social security number, which is it?…
* I verify your address as…..
** The reason for the call is……has changed the way we’re billing, you ‘re currently on a measured rate, and we’re eliminating that service and setting you up on a flat rate plan which reduces your bill up to 40percent.

THIS STUFF SURE COULD HELP ME EARN A LIVING…THANKS

Answer: *Esa es la razón de mi llamada.

*¿Puedo hablar con el titular de la línea (telefónica)?

*Porque si firma el contrato hoy, le daré crédito por un mes.

*Mi nombre es… Llamo a nombre de…

*Creo que le están cobrando de más.

*Lo que vamos a hacer hoy es…

*¿Cuántas líneas telefónicas tiene en su empresa?

*Rebajar

*Reducir ***NOTE In Spanish, lower (rebajar) and reduce (reducir) are synonyms.

*Si es una corporación, necesitaré su número de inscripción al IRS (in Mexico we call it Hacienda), si es un solo propietario, necesito el número de su licencia para conducir o su número de seguro social. ¿Cuál es?

*Verifico su dirección como…

*La razón de mi llamada es…. Hemos cambiado la tarifa, actualmente usted cuenta con una tarifa medida que hemos eliminado y le ofrecemos un plan que reducirá su cuenta en un 40 por ciento.

Good luck!

Sterling Financial Corporation of Spokane, Wash., Updates Recapitalization Plan and Reports First-Quarter 2010 …

SPOKANE, Wash.—-Sterling Financial Corporation , the bank holding company of Sterling Savings Bank and Golf Savings Bank, today announced a recapitalization and recovery plan which includes an equity investment by Boston-based private equity firm Thomas H.

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Flushing Financial Corporation Reports Quarterly GAAP and Core Net Income of $8.0 Million; Core Diluted EPS Increased …

First Quarter 2010 Highlights

Question: What are the main steps I need to know and do to get a business started in texas?

I know i need to file a DBA, I think I need to file either a LP or LLC. I think I need tax ID, I am renovating (rehad / flipping) homes in Texas. Not sure of any other license are required.
I would selling them either through a relator. I understand I would need building permits for the remodeling aspect. I was looking for tips / guide on the start of the business in general.

Answer: There are pleanty of resources online and offline to help you start your own business and write a business plan.

Online:

SBA Articles About Business Planning

http://www.sba.gov/smallbusinessplanner/plan/writeabusinessplan/index.html

Free Online Business Plan Program and Start-Up Articles

http://www.diybizplan.com

They also have an overview of the process of starting a busienss and articles on the registration process with links to additional resources here:

Starting a Business Overview

http://www.diybizplan.com/default.php?act=11&catid=74&id=83

Business Registration Overview

http://www.diybizplan.com/default.php?act=11&catid=74&id=68

Business Legal Structure – Single Owner

http://www.diybizplan.com/default.php?act=11&catid=74&id=69

More articles on Starting a Business

http://www.startupbiz.com

Offine:

Check with your local

SCORE Office – voluneteers who mentor entrepreneurs

http://www.score.org

SBDC Office – Help with Business Planning, Financial Projections and Identifying Loan / Financing Resources

http://www.sba.gov/sbdc/sbdcnear.html

I hope this helps

dwadholm

Super Bowl expected to make a splash in North Texas

Bill Lively, president and CEO of the Super Bowl XLV Host Committee North Texas, made a stop in Plano last week to speak about the potential effect of the February 2011 Super Bowl on the Metroplex.

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Question: Company has not done any business, still responsible for paying any tax?

If a corporation started November 2006 and has not done any monetary transactions as of date. What taxation liabilities are they responsible for?

Corporation Located in New York City.
I don’t have an accountant and at the moment of starting up can’t afford one at the moment. Can someone point me in the right path to finding out more what I have to do. For example perhaps a handout to read or what forms to file etc. Thanks in advance

Answer: Here is a link to taxes for corporations in NY and a link to the NY Dept of Revenue.

For a C corp there is a fixed dollar minimum tax of $100, and for an S corp the fixed dollar minimum tax is $100.

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