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This month's issue of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce's Business Voice features an article about Silver State Works, which provides businesses financial incentives for employing out-of-work Nevadans.   Employer-Based Training Silver State Works will provide a training allowance to a business providing 24 hours of training a week, for a tot...

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This morning I attended a presentation at the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce by Nevada Secretary of State Ross Miller.  He spoke about our state's economic climate and the changes his office has been making to ensure Nevada remains attractive to businesses. Currently, Nevada is second in the country for commercial filings.  New entity fil...

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On May 5, 2011, current and aspiring small business owners will enjoy a rare opportunity to meet with more than 15 agencies and organizations that help small businesses, at no charge, under one roof. Organizations participating include: Nevada Small Business Development Center US Small Business Administration Nevada Departme...

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The Nevada Secretary of State has contracted with a technology company to create a $4.5 million online portal that offers "one-stop shopping" to the business community.  When complete, this website promises to allow companies to conduct nearly all state and local government business through the Secretary of State's site (www.nvsos.gov).  ...

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By Guest Blogger Rich Vallari Southwest Sales Tax Solutions (702) 233-0049 Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons has approved a tax amnesty program that will be effective from July 1, 2010 to September 30, 2010. Specific rules regarding the amnesty program have not yet been announced, but are expected soon. In general, tax amnesty programs en...

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 With the credit crisis, rolling over a 401(k) to fund a startup business is becoming an attractive option.  However, with anything that seems like a good idea involving the terms "tax-free" or "tax-deferred," the IRS is swooping in to make sure they're not missing out on any taxable revenue.   The proper procedure requires the en...

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Many businesses are familiar with the method of reporting payments to independent contractors to the IRS.  Request a W-9 form from the contractor, keep track of how much you pay them, and any contractor who receives more than $600 in a year gets a 1099-MISC form from the company.  Easy, right? Now imagine you have to apply that $600/year...

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