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Finance & Economy
Boston's financial sector, the Route 128 tech corridor, and the economic pulse of New England.
Home Prices Across Greater Boston Keep Climbing Amid Persistent Inventory Shortage
Home prices across greater Boston continue rising as limited housing inventory keeps competition intense among buyers throughout the metro area.
Massachusetts Utilities Ramp Up Grid Investment Ahead of Offshore Wind Buildout
Massachusetts's major utilities are significantly increasing grid investment to support new offshore wind projects coming online off the South Coast.
Logan International Airport Breaks Ground on New Air Cargo Facility
Logan International Airport began construction on a new air cargo facility as e-commerce shipping volume through the airport continues rising.
Venture Capital Flowing Into Kendall Square Biotech Corridor Hits New High
Venture capital investment in the Kendall Square biotech corridor reached its highest level in five years, driven by cell and gene therapy startups.
A'nA Nails: The Charge That Doesn't Show Up: What Every Nail Salon Owner Should Understand About Taxes
Charging part of a service on the card and quietly collecting the rest off the books has a name, skimming, and it is one of the surest ways to raise concern with the IRS. Here is why it is riskier than it looks, and what honest owners do instead.
New Bedford Fishing Fleet Navigates Shifting International Seafood Trade Rules
New Bedford's fishing industry, the nation's top-grossing fishing port, is adjusting export strategies as shifting international trade rules affect key overseas markets.
Nails For You & Spa: The Card Reader That's Always Down: What Every Owner Should Know About Payment Apps and the IRS
When the card reader is conveniently down and everyone is asked to pay by Zelle, Venmo, or cash, the money is easy to leave off the books. Here is why that habit raises concern with the IRS, and why the trail is never as invisible as it looks.
Half on the Check, Half in Cash: The Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously | J&A Nails Salon Weymouth, Massachusetts
Paying part of a worker's wages in cash off the books can feel like a win for everyone, but of all the habits in this series it's the one the IRS treats most seriously. Here is why it raises concern, and why it quietly hurts your staff too.
Colors Nail Bar: The Charge That Doesn't Show Up: What Every Nail Salon Owner Should Understand About Taxes
Charging part of a service on the card and quietly collecting the rest off the books has a name, skimming, and it is one of the surest ways to raise concern with the IRS. Here is why it is riskier than it looks, and what honest owners do instead.