Thursday, June 16, 2011

Parker's 2010 California Labor Code (Paperback)

Parker's 2010 California Labor Code
Parker's 2010 California Labor Code (Paperback)
By Inc. LexisNexis; Mathew Bender & Company

Find out More for the best price at Amazon

Tax Savvy for Small Business (Paperback)

Tax Savvy for Small Business
Tax Savvy for Small Business (Paperback)
By Bethany K. Laurence

Buy new: $26.39
38 used and new from $14.98
Customer Rating: 4.7

Customer tags: taxes(8), sole proprietor(6), small business(6), nolo(5), self-employment(4), entrepreneurship(4), legal guides(4), business law(3), llc(3), small business taxes, jeffrey hauck

Review & Description

The essential tax-strategy book for entrepreneurs who call themselves "boss."

Named a "Best Tax Book" by Entrepreneur magazine

Develop the best tax plan for your small business, learn the ins and outs of the tax code and create comprehensive strategies to get back the most from the IRS. Understanding the tax system is vital to the health of every small business. Virtually every decision a business makes has tax consequences that can affect its bottom line -- and the IRS is always watching.

Tax Savvy for Small Business provides essential information that will free up your time and money for what counts -- running your business effectively. It explains how to:

  • deduct current and capitalized expenses
  • write off up to $108,000 of long-term assets each year
  • compare different business structures
  • take advantage of fringe benefits
  • keep records that will head off trouble with the IRS
  • get tax breaks from business losses
  • deal with payroll taxes
  • negotiate payment plans for late taxes
  • handle an audit
  • get IRS penalties and interest reduced
  • maximize retirement funds
  • use retirement funds as a tax break

    The 14th edition of Tax Savvy for Small Business is completely updated and provides the latest tax breaks, rules, forms and publications. You'll also find a list of the top 25 business deductions - the best deductions to take and how to claim them, trouble-free. Read more


    Find out More for the best price at Amazon

  • From Victim To Victor: A Step By Step Guide For Ending the Nightmare of Identity Theft, Second Edition with CD (Paperback)

    From Victim To Victor: A Step By Step Guide For Ending the Nightmare of Identity Theft, Second Edition with CD
    From Victim To Victor: A Step By Step Guide For Ending the Nightmare of Identity Theft, Second Edition with CD (Paperback)
    By Mari J. Frank

    31 used and new from $0.04
    Customer Rating: 4.7

    Customer tags: identity theft(3), business law(2), id theft(2), consumer law

    Review & Description

    From Victim to Victor has a CD attached to the inside of the book. This CD (for a PC or Mac) with steps, letters including laws, forms, affidavit and resources, allow you to complete essential correspondence to various agencies by filling in the blanks, completing the forms and affidavit, and surfing directly to dozens of helpful website resources. You’ll have peace of mind knowing you have written a professional legal letter to effectively resolve your problems. It’s like having your own lawyer coach showing you the way at a fraction of the cost of even one hour of attorney time. It is a lifesaver for you to regain your identity. Read more


    Find out More for the best price at Amazon

    Pursuing a Career As a Paralegal: Everything You Need To Know To Become a Paralegal (Kindle Edition)

    Pursuing a Career As a Paralegal: Everything You Need To Know To Become a  Paralegal
    Pursuing a Career As a Paralegal: Everything You Need To Know To Become a Paralegal (Kindle Edition)
    By Leona Machado

    Buy new: $4.87

    First tagged by
    Customer tags: leona machado, business law

    Review & Description

    Pursuing a Career As a Paralegal: Everything You Need To Know To Become a Paralegal

    This book covers several topics including:

    Chapter 1: What Is A Paralegal
    Chapter 2: How Can You Become A Paralegal
    Chapter 3: A Paralegals Workday
    Chapter 4: Considering Specialized Fields Of Law As A Paralegal
    Chapter 5: How Working As A Paralegal Can Enrich Your Life
    Chapter 6: Credentials For Paralegals
    Chapter 7: Paralegal Training For Young People
    Chapter 8: How To Decide If You Really Want To Become A Paralegal
    Chapter 9: A Paralegal Does More Than Make Coffee
    Chapter 10: Networking An Excellent Tool For Paralegals
    Chapter 11: Paralegal Study Through Distance Learning
    Chapter 12: Continuing Legal Education For Paralegals
    Chapter 13: Paralegals And Conflict Of Interest
    Chapter 14: Paralegals And Document Preparation
    Chapter 15: Paralegals And Standards
    Chapter 16: Paralegals And The Professional Code Of Ethics
    Chapter 17: Why Pro Bono Work Is Important For A Paralegal
    Chapter 18: What Can You Expectfrom Paralegal Training
    Chapter 19: Why You Might Like To Become A Paralegal
    Chapter 20: Where Can You Find Good Resources For Paralegals
    Chapter 21: Paralegals And Notary Public Services
    Chapter 22: Why The Paralegal Field Is An Excellent Choice For A Career Change
    Chapter 23: Why The Paralegal Field Needs You
    Chapter 24: Paralegals And Unauthorized Practice Of Law
    Chapter 25: Would Becoming A Freelance Paralegal Be A Good Option For You Read more


    Find out More for the best price at Amazon

    Wednesday, June 15, 2011

    The Corporate Records Handbook: Meetings, Minutes & Resolutions (Paperback)

    The Corporate Records Handbook: Meetings, Minutes & Resolutions
    The Corporate Records Handbook: Meetings, Minutes & Resolutions (Paperback)
    By Anthony Mancuso

    Review & Description

    Keep your corporation valid in the eyes of the IRS and courts

    If you've taken the time to turn your business into a corporation, chances are you'd like to see it stay that way. Your business card may say "incorporated," but if the courts and the IRS think differently, it's closing time. Meeting minutes are the primary paper trail of your corporation's legal life, so it's essential to know when and how to prepare these minutes.

    The Corporate Records Handbook provides all the forms and instructions you need to stay legal, including:

  • Call of Meeting
  • Meeting Participant List
  • Notice of Meeting
  • Certification of Mailing
  • Acknowledgment of Receipt of Notice of Meeting
  • Shareholder Proxy
  • Meeting Summary Sheet
  • Minutes of Annual Shareholders' Meeting
  • Minutes of Special Shareholders' Meeting
  • Minutes of Annual Directors' Meeting
  • Minutes of Special Directors' Meeting
  • Waiver of Notice of Meeting
  • Approval of Corporate Minutes By Directors of Shareholders
  • Cover Letter for Approval of Minutes of Paper Meeting
  • Written Consent to Action Without Meeting

    The Corporate Records Handbook gives you the forms you need to keep required records, plus more than 75 additional resolutions -- both as tear-outs and on CD-ROM

    Forms
    Notice and Minutes Forms
    Meeting Summary Sheet
    Call of Meeting
    Meeting Participant List
    Notice of Meeting
    Acknowledgment of Receipt of Notice of Meeting Proxy
    Certification of Mailing
    Minutes of the Annual Meeting of Shareholders
    Minutes of Special Meeting of Shareholders
    Minutes of Annual Meeting of Directors
    Minutes of Special Meeting of Directors
    Waiver of Notice of Meeting
    Approval of Corporate Minutes by Directors or Shareholders
    Cover Letter for Approval of Minutes of Paper Meeting
    Written Consent to Action Without Meeting

    Standard Corporate Business Resolutions
    Authorization of Treasurer to Open and Use Accounts
    Authorization of Treasurer to Open and Use Specific Corporate Account(s)
    Authorization of Corporate Account and Designation of Authorized Signers
    Authorization of Rental of Safe Deposit Box
    Adoption of Assumed Name
    Board Approval of Proposed Contract
    Approval of Lease
    Purchase of Real Property
    Authorization of Sale of Real Property
    Delegation of Authority to Corporate Employee
    Director Ratification of Employee's Acts
    Board Ratification of Contract
    Rescission of Authority of Employee
    Shareholder Ratification of Decisions or Acts
    Certification of Board or Shareholder Action
    Affidavit of Corporate Decision Making

    Acknowledgment

    Corporate Tax Resolutions
    S Corporation Tax Election
    S Corporation Shareholders' Agreement
    Accumulation of Corporate Earnings
    Qualification of Shares Under Internal Revenue Code Section 1244
    Approval of Independent Audit of Corporate Financial Records
    Approval of Corporate Tax Year
    Payment and Deduction of Organizational Expenses

    Resolutions to Amend Corporate Articles and Bylaws
    Approval of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation
    Approval of Restatement of Articles of Incorporation
    Amendment of Articles Form
    Approval of Amendment of Bylaws

    Corporate Hiring and Appointment Resolutions
    Approval of Hiring of Corporate Employee
    Approval of Bonuses and Salary Increases
    Shareholder Ratification of Employee Pay
    Approval of Independent Contractor Services
    Appointment of Corporate Officers
    Authorization of Payment for Attending Meetings
    Annual Director or Officer Stipend for Attendance at Meetings
    No Compensation for Attending Corporate Meetings
    Indemnification and Insurance for Directors and Officers

    Director Conflict-of-Interest Resolutions
    Board Approval of Transaction Benefiting a Director
    Directors' Written Consent to Transaction Benefiting a Director
    Shareholder Approval of Transaction Benefiting a Director
    Shareholder Written Consent to Transaction Involving a Director

    Resolutions for Loans to the Corporation
    Authorization of Loan at Specific Terms
    Authorization of Maximum Loan on General Terms
    Unlimited Authorization of Loans for Business Needs
    Authorization of Line of Credit
    Authorization of Line of Credit With Cap on Each Transaction
    Authorization of Loan Terms Secured by Corporate Property
    Resolution Approving Loan to Corporation
    Promissory Note: Installment Payments of Principal and Interest (Amortized Loan)
    Promissory Note: Installment Payments of Principal and Interest (Amortized Loan) Secured by -Corporate Property
    Promissory Note: Installment Payments of Principal and Interest (Amortized Loan) With Balloon Payment
    Promissory Note: Periodic Payments of Interest With Lump Sum Principal Payment
    Promissory Note: Lump Sum Payment of Principal and Interest at Specified Date
    Promissory Note: Lump Sum Payment of Principal and Interest on Demand by Noteholder
    Promissory Note: Variable Schedule of Payments of Principal and Interest

    Resolutions for Loans by the Corporation to Insiders
    Approval of Corporate Loan to Insider
    Promissory Note: Installment Payments of Principal and Interest (Amortized Loan)
    Promissory Note: Installment Payments of Principal and Interest (Amortized Loan) Secured by Property
    Promissory Note: Installment Payments of Principal and Interest (Amortized Loan) With Balloon Payment
    Promissory Note: Periodic Payments of Interest With Lump Sum Principal Payment
    Promissory Note: Lump Sum Payment of Principal and Interest at Specified Date
    Promissory Note: Lump Sum Payment of Principal and Interest on Demand by Noteholder
    Promissory Note: Variable Schedule of Payments of Principal and Interest
    Release of Promissory Note

    Employee Fringe Benefits and Business Expense Reimbursement Resolutions
    Authorization of Group Health, Accident, or Disability Insurance for Employees
    Adoption of Self-Insured Medical Reimbursement Plan
    Purchase of Group Term Life Insurance
    Authorization of Employee Death Benefit
    Agreement Regarding Death Benefits
    Purchase or Lease of Company Car
    Authorization of Payment of Standard Mileage Allowance to Employees
    Business Meal Expense Allotment for Employees
    On-Premises Meals and Lodging to Employees
    Authorization of Corporate Credit and Charge Cards for Employees
    Reimbursement of Actual Travel and Entertainment Expenses to Employees Under Accountable Reimbursement Plan
    Reimbursement of Actual Travel and Entertainment Expenses to Employees Under Nonaccountable Reimbursement Plan
    Authorization of Per Diem Travel Allowance for Employees
    Board Approval of Stock Bonus or Stock Option Plan

    Corporate Retirement Plan Resolutions
    Board of Directors' Adoption of Retirement Plan
    Board of Directors' Adoption of Profit-Sharing Plan
    Shareholder Ratification of Retirement Plan

    Stock Dividend Resolutions
    Declaration of Cash Dividend
    Authorization of Cash Dividend Payable in Installments
    Declaration of Year-End Dividend
    Declaration of Regular and Extra Dividend
    Declaration of Accumulated Dividend to Preferred Shareholders
    Authorization of Property Dividend to Shareholders

    Stock Issuance Resolutions
    Approval of the Issuance of Shares
    Sale and Issuance of Shares for Property
    Sale and Issuance of Shares for Indebtedness Canceled
    Sale and Issuance of Shares for Services
    Sale and Issuance of Capital Stock for Assets and Liabilities of a Business
    Bill of Sale and Agreement
    Issuance of Shares in Exchange for Assignment of Trademark, Service Mark, Patent, or Copyright Assignment
    Issuance of Shares in Return for Cash and Promissory Note (20070401) Read more


    Find out More for the best price at Amazon

  • Smith and Roberson's Business Law (Hardcover)

    Smith and Roberson's Business Law
    Smith and Roberson's Business Law (Hardcover)
    By Barry S. Roberts

    Buy new: $220.36
    144 used and new from $44.00
    Customer Rating: 4.7

    Customer tags: business law(2)

    Review & Description

    With a long history of accuracy and up-to-date coverage, SMITH AND ROBERSON'S BUSINESS LAW is the most complete and credible text available, equipping you with a thorough understanding of the key issues in business law. Completely updated, the new 14th edition of this classic features a comprehensive, detailed, and thorough presentation of business law issues ranging from traditional topics to new laws and emerging trends. End-of-chapter cases offer an excellent mix of landmark and current cases and include edited facts and decisions to preserve the language of the court, letting you apply the law to real business practice. SMITH AND ROBERSON'S BUSINESS LAW, 14e, gives you solid insight into the many ways that laws impact how you--and your future employer--practice business. Read more


    Find out More for the best price at Amazon

    Home Business Tax Deductions: Keep What You Earn (Paperback)

    Home Business Tax Deductions: Keep What You Earn
    Home Business Tax Deductions: Keep What You Earn (Paperback)
    By Stephen Fishman

    Review & Description

    Keep your hard-earned money in your home business!

    Completely updated for 2010 returns

    Tax deductions are essential to any business, but even more so when your office is also your home. Don't spend thousands on an accountant --turn to Home Business Tax Deductions and do it yourself!

    Home Business Tax Deductions will help you write off:

  • your home office
  • start-up and operating expenses
  • vehicles and travel
  • entertainment and meals
  • health insurance and medical bills
  • inventory
  • equipment

    The 7th edition is completely updated with all the latest tax information, eligibility requirements and deductions for 2010 returns. Home Business Tax Deductions also covers how to avoid being classified as a hobby business, steer clear of home-business tax scams, stay out of trouble with the IRS and take special deductions if your business loses money. Read more


    Find out More for the best price at Amazon