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Half on the Check, Half in Cash: The Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously | HANNAH NAILS SPA
Finance & Economy

Half on the Check, Half in Cash: The Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously | HANNAH NAILS SPA

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.

Half on the Check, Half in Cash: The Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously | Da Vi Nails
Finance & Economy

Half on the Check, Half in Cash: The Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously | Da Vi Nails

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.

Nails & Lady Spa: The Card Reader That's Always Down: What Every Owner Should Know About Payment Apps and the IRS
Finance & Economy

Nails & Lady 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.

J&A Nails Salon Weymouth, Massachusetts: The Charge That Doesn't Show Up: What Every Nail Salon Owner Should Understand About Taxes
Finance & Economy

J&A Nails Salon Weymouth, Massachusetts: 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.

Top Nails: The Charge That Doesn't Show Up: What Every Nail Salon Owner Should Understand About Taxes
Finance & Economy

Top 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.

Cherry Nails: The Charge That Doesn't Show Up: What Every Nail Salon Owner Should Understand About Taxes
Finance & Economy

Cherry 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.

Home Prices Across Greater Boston Keep Climbing Amid Persistent Inventory Shortage
Finance & Economy

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
Finance & Economy

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
Finance & Economy

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.