There is something to be said for the words we all speak. Day in and day out, we speak and hear thousands, sometimes millions of them. The words we choose say a lot about who we are and what we are passionate about. Here at Protea Financial, we love to share words of wisdom all…
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Another year is nearly over, and what an eventful year it has been. We have all been through a lot of ups and down over the last few years, and 2022 was no different. Thankfully, some aspects of life are starting to feel a bit more normal, and we were able to make some progress…
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As the owner of your own business, you’re going to be spending a lot of your time and money on it. You need to keep track of all these expenses to accurately report them when you file your taxes at the end of the year. You can deduct many expenses related to running it. These…
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Month-end processes are often a source of stress for finance teams. Many organizations find month-end processes challenging, which is why it is important to put processes in place early and consistently. If that sounds like your month end, you’re not alone – many businesses will face similar challenges. While most accounting departments dread the end…
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A W-9 is an IRS (or Internal Revenue Service) form used to collect the correct tax identification number from all third parties that the business pays during the year. You will usually be required to fill one out if you become an independent contractor, a vendor, or are brought on for a contractor position. The…
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All small businesses in the United States must collect and remit sales tax to the city and state in which they are doing business. Typically, this means you must file a monthly or quarterly sales tax form in the state you live in, but if you do business in multiple states, it means you will…
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