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<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Utilize your financial knowledge, give your answer or opinion to the input question or subject . Answer format is not limited. <</SYS>> What is considered a business expense on a business trip? [/INST] The IRS Guidance pertaining to the subject. In general the best I can say is your business expense ...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Offer your insights or judgment on the input financial query or topic using your financial expertise. Reply as normal question answering <</SYS>> Claiming business expenses for a business with no income [/INST] Yes you can claim your business deductions if you are not making any income yet. But first...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Based on your financial expertise, provide your response or viewpoint on the given financial question or topic. The response format is open. <</SYS>> Transferring money from One business checking to another business checking [/INST] You should have separate files for each of the two businesses. The b...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Share your insights or perspective on the financial matter presented in the input. <</SYS>> Having a separate bank account for business/investing, but not a “business account?” [/INST] Having a separate checking account for the business makes sense. It simplifies documenting your income/expenses. You...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Offer your thoughts or opinion on the input financial query or topic using your financial background. <</SYS>> Having a separate bank account for business/investing, but not a “business account?” [/INST] You don't specify which country you are in, so my answers are more from a best practice view than...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Utilize your financial knowledge, give your answer or opinion to the input question or subject . Answer format is not limited. <</SYS>> Having a separate bank account for business/investing, but not a “business account?” [/INST] If it makes your finances easier, why not? My wife and I had his/hers/ou...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Offer your insights or judgment on the input financial query or topic using your financial expertise. Reply as normal question answering <</SYS>> Having a separate bank account for business/investing, but not a “business account?” [/INST] When I was younger I had a problem with Washington Mutual. Som...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Based on your financial expertise, provide your response or viewpoint on the given financial question or topic. The response format is open. <</SYS>> Business Expense - Car Insurance Deductible For Accident That Occurred During a Business Trip [/INST] As a general rule, you must choose between a mile...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Share your insights or perspective on the financial matter presented in the input. <</SYS>> Starting a new online business [/INST] Most US states have rules that go something like this: You will almost certainly have to pay some registration fees, as noted above. Depending on how you organize, you ma...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Offer your thoughts or opinion on the input financial query or topic using your financial background. <</SYS>> “Business day” and “due date” for bills [/INST] I don't believe Saturday is a business day either. When I deposit a check at a bank's drive-in after 4pm Friday, the receipt tells me it will ...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Utilize your financial knowledge, give your answer or opinion to the input question or subject . Answer format is not limited. <</SYS>> “Business day” and “due date” for bills [/INST] You definitely have an argument for getting them to reverse the late fee, especially if it hasn't happened very often...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Offer your insights or judgment on the input financial query or topic using your financial expertise. Reply as normal question answering <</SYS>> “Business day” and “due date” for bills [/INST] It's likely that your bill always shows the 24th as the due date. Their system is programmed to maintain th...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Based on your financial expertise, provide your response or viewpoint on the given financial question or topic. The response format is open. <</SYS>> New business owner - How do taxes work for the business vs individual? [/INST] Through your question and then clarification through the comments, it lo...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Share your insights or perspective on the financial matter presented in the input. <</SYS>> How to deposit a cheque issued to an associate in my business into my business account? [/INST] Have the check reissued to the proper payee. </s>
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Offer your thoughts or opinion on the input financial query or topic using your financial background. <</SYS>> How to deposit a cheque issued to an associate in my business into my business account? [/INST] Just have the associate sign the back and then deposit it. It's called a third party cheque an...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Utilize your financial knowledge, give your answer or opinion to the input question or subject . Answer format is not limited. <</SYS>> Hobby vs. Business [/INST] Miscellaneous income -- same category used for hobbies. </s>
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Offer your insights or judgment on the input financial query or topic using your financial expertise. Reply as normal question answering <</SYS>> Hobby vs. Business [/INST] You can list it as other income reported on line 21 of form 1040. In TurboTax, enter at: - Federal Taxes tab (Personal in Home &...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Based on your financial expertise, provide your response or viewpoint on the given financial question or topic. The response format is open. <</SYS>> Personal checks instead of business ones [/INST] I'll assume you are asking about a check for some kind of work or service that you provided them, that...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Share your insights or perspective on the financial matter presented in the input. <</SYS>> Does U.S. tax code call for small business owners to count business purchases as personal income? [/INST] I am going to keep things very simple and explain the common-sense reason why the accountant is right: ...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Offer your thoughts or opinion on the input financial query or topic using your financial background. <</SYS>> Does U.S. tax code call for small business owners to count business purchases as personal income? [/INST] It sounds like something is getting lost in translation here. A business owner shoul...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Utilize your financial knowledge, give your answer or opinion to the input question or subject . Answer format is not limited. <</SYS>> Does U.S. tax code call for small business owners to count business purchases as personal income? [/INST] Expenses are where the catch is found. Not all expenditures...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Offer your insights or judgment on the input financial query or topic using your financial expertise. Reply as normal question answering <</SYS>> How can I register a UK business without providing a business address? [/INST] You don't have to provide your personal home address per se. You can provide...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Based on your financial expertise, provide your response or viewpoint on the given financial question or topic. The response format is open. <</SYS>> What are 'business fundamentals'? [/INST] From http://financial-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Business+Fundamentals The facts that affect a company'...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Share your insights or perspective on the financial matter presented in the input. <</SYS>> Can I send a money order from USPS as a business? [/INST] Sure you can. You can fill in whatever you want in the From section of a money order, so your business name and address would be fine. The price only i...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Offer your thoughts or opinion on the input financial query or topic using your financial background. <</SYS>> Business Investment Loss from prior year [/INST] You need to give specific dates! In the United States, you have three years to file an amended tax return. https://www.irs.gov/uac/Newsroom/T...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Utilize your financial knowledge, give your answer or opinion to the input question or subject . Answer format is not limited. <</SYS>> Income tax exemptions for small business? [/INST] Yes, you should be able to deduct at least some of these expenses. For expense incurred before you started the busi...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Offer your insights or judgment on the input financial query or topic using your financial expertise. Reply as normal question answering <</SYS>> 1 EIN doing business under multiple business names [/INST] You're confusing a lot of things here. Company B LLC will have it's sales run under Company A LL...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Based on your financial expertise, provide your response or viewpoint on the given financial question or topic. The response format is open. <</SYS>> How can I estimate business taxes / filing fees for a business that has $0 income? [/INST] Is the business an S-Corp, LLC or Sole Prop? I am going to g...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Share your insights or perspective on the financial matter presented in the input. <</SYS>> How can I estimate business taxes / filing fees for a business that has $0 income? [/INST] You need to hire a tax professional and have them sort it out for you properly and advise you on how to proceed next. ...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Offer your thoughts or opinion on the input financial query or topic using your financial background. <</SYS>> Would the purchase of a car for a business through the use of a business loan be considered a business expense? [/INST] You don't say what country you live in. If it's the U.S., the IRS has ...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Utilize your financial knowledge, give your answer or opinion to the input question or subject . Answer format is not limited. <</SYS>> Deducting last years (undocumented) side business loss [/INST] You should speak to a good tax adviser. The less documentation you have the more problems IRS are goin...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Offer your insights or judgment on the input financial query or topic using your financial expertise. Reply as normal question answering <</SYS>> 30% share in business [/INST] Keep in mind a good lawyer will have the contract cover the five D's: Its really best to lay these things out ahead of time. ...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Based on your financial expertise, provide your response or viewpoint on the given financial question or topic. The response format is open. <</SYS>> 30% share in business [/INST] Get involved a lawyer and Accountant. Without it you may not be sure what you are getting. What exactly will 30% mean for...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Share your insights or perspective on the financial matter presented in the input. <</SYS>> Claiming business expense from personal credit card [/INST] or just input it in my accounting software along with receipts, and then when I'm doing taxes this would go under the investment or loses (is it some...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Offer your thoughts or opinion on the input financial query or topic using your financial background. <</SYS>> Claiming business expense from personal credit card [/INST] There is no law that requires you to have a separate bank account for your business, or to pay all expenses from a business bank a...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Utilize your financial knowledge, give your answer or opinion to the input question or subject . Answer format is not limited. <</SYS>> Applying for and receiving business credit [/INST] I'm afraid the great myth of limited liability companies is that all such vehicles have instant access to credit. ...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Offer your insights or judgment on the input financial query or topic using your financial expertise. Reply as normal question answering <</SYS>> Applying for and receiving business credit [/INST] Banks will usually look at 2 years worth of tax returns for issuing business credit. If those aren't ava...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Based on your financial expertise, provide your response or viewpoint on the given financial question or topic. The response format is open. <</SYS>> Using business check to pay at retail [/INST] You can just buy the items personally and then submit an expense report to the company to get reimbursed....
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Share your insights or perspective on the financial matter presented in the input. <</SYS>> Tax whilst starting a business in full time employment [/INST] With a limited company, you'll have to pay yourself a salary through PAYE. With income from your other job taking you over the higher-rate thresho...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Offer your thoughts or opinion on the input financial query or topic using your financial background. <</SYS>> Do I need a business credit card? [/INST] It can certainly help build a credit score, but remember that businesses gain credit differently from individuals. Depending on the country, there i...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Utilize your financial knowledge, give your answer or opinion to the input question or subject . Answer format is not limited. <</SYS>> Do I need a business credit card? [/INST] I would try to avoid mixing business expenditure with personal expenditure so a second credit card might be a good idea. Th...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Offer your insights or judgment on the input financial query or topic using your financial expertise. Reply as normal question answering <</SYS>> Do I need a business credit card? [/INST] I would suggest at least getting a personal card that you only use for business expenses, even if you don't opt f...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Based on your financial expertise, provide your response or viewpoint on the given financial question or topic. The response format is open. <</SYS>> Do I need a business credit card? [/INST] I finally got one to separate my business and personal expenses. It will make accounting at the end of the ye...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Share your insights or perspective on the financial matter presented in the input. <</SYS>> Can I pay off my credit card balance to free up available credit? [/INST] Is it possible to pay off my balance more than once in a payment period in order to increase the amount I can spend in a payment period...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Offer your thoughts or opinion on the input financial query or topic using your financial background. <</SYS>> Can I pay off my credit card balance to free up available credit? [/INST] Banks only send your balance to credit bureaus once a month; usually a few days after your statement date. Thus, as ...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Utilize your financial knowledge, give your answer or opinion to the input question or subject . Answer format is not limited. <</SYS>> Can I pay off my credit card balance to free up available credit? [/INST] Is it possible to pay off my balance more than once in a payment period in order to increas...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Offer your insights or judgment on the input financial query or topic using your financial expertise. Reply as normal question answering <</SYS>> Can I pay off my credit card balance to free up available credit? [/INST] The card you have is one where you had to deposit an amount equivelent to your ca...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Based on your financial expertise, provide your response or viewpoint on the given financial question or topic. The response format is open. <</SYS>> Starting a side business slowly [/INST] This is a great question! I've been an entrepreneur and small business owner for 20+ years and have started sma...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Share your insights or perspective on the financial matter presented in the input. <</SYS>> Why is “cheque cashing” a legitimate business? [/INST] This answer is based on my understanding of the US banking system. We have check cashing businesses here too, which are just like what you describe, excep...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Offer your thoughts or opinion on the input financial query or topic using your financial background. <</SYS>> Why is “cheque cashing” a legitimate business? [/INST] In my experience (in the US), the main draw of check-cashing businesses (like "CheckN2Cash" is that they will hold your check for a cer...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Utilize your financial knowledge, give your answer or opinion to the input question or subject . Answer format is not limited. <</SYS>> Why is “cheque cashing” a legitimate business? [/INST] How does this get any business? You'd be surprised on how much profit these type of businesses can bring in an...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Offer your insights or judgment on the input financial query or topic using your financial expertise. Reply as normal question answering <</SYS>> Is business the only way to become a millionaire? [/INST] Not at all. The Millionaire Next Door offers a book full of anecdotes on couples that earned mone...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Based on your financial expertise, provide your response or viewpoint on the given financial question or topic. The response format is open. <</SYS>> Is business the only way to become a millionaire? [/INST] That's actually a pretty good way to get bankrupt quick. You can get rich quick through lotte...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Share your insights or perspective on the financial matter presented in the input. <</SYS>> 401k Transfer After Business Closure [/INST] You should probably consult an attorney. However, if the owner was a corporation/LLC and it has been officially dissolved, you can provide an evidence of that from ...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Offer your thoughts or opinion on the input financial query or topic using your financial background. <</SYS>> Valuing a small business to invest in [/INST] There is nothing fair / unfair in such deals. It is an art than a science. what kind of things should be considered, to work out what would be a...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Utilize your financial knowledge, give your answer or opinion to the input question or subject . Answer format is not limited. <</SYS>> Valuing a small business to invest in [/INST] It should be pretty obvious that without knowing what sort of assets the company owns, and what sort of net earnings ar...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Offer your insights or judgment on the input financial query or topic using your financial expertise. Reply as normal question answering <</SYS>> Starting a large business with a not so large income? [/INST] There are three (or four) ways that a company can grow: (Crowdfunding is a relatively new (in...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Based on your financial expertise, provide your response or viewpoint on the given financial question or topic. The response format is open. <</SYS>> Starting a large business with a not so large income? [/INST] For example, Biff Spoiles started an animation studio and production developing company t...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Share your insights or perspective on the financial matter presented in the input. <</SYS>> Requirements for filing business taxes? [/INST] While she can certainly get an LLC or EIN, it isn't necessarily required or needed. She can file as a sole-proprietor on her (or your joint) taxes by filling out...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Offer your thoughts or opinion on the input financial query or topic using your financial background. <</SYS>> Personal credit card for business expenses [/INST] Early on, one might not be able to get credit for their business. For convenience, and the card perks, it makes sense to use the personal c...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Utilize your financial knowledge, give your answer or opinion to the input question or subject . Answer format is not limited. <</SYS>> Personal credit card for business expenses [/INST] Do you have a separate bank account for your business? That is generally highly recommended. I have a credit card ...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Offer your insights or judgment on the input financial query or topic using your financial expertise. Reply as normal question answering <</SYS>> Personal credit card for business expenses [/INST] You should be careful about mingling your personal money and that of the business, even if it is a sole ...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Based on your financial expertise, provide your response or viewpoint on the given financial question or topic. The response format is open. <</SYS>> Personal credit card for business expenses [/INST] If you are just starting out, I would say there is no disadvantage to using a personal card for busi...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Share your insights or perspective on the financial matter presented in the input. <</SYS>> IRA for work and my business [/INST] Yes, you can have both. You'll need business income to contribute to a SEP IRA though. </s>
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Offer your thoughts or opinion on the input financial query or topic using your financial background. <</SYS>> What are the ins/outs of writing equipment purchases off as business expenses in a home based business? [/INST] Most items used in business have to be depreciated; you get to deduct a small ...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Utilize your financial knowledge, give your answer or opinion to the input question or subject . Answer format is not limited. <</SYS>> What are the ins/outs of writing equipment purchases off as business expenses in a home based business? [/INST] First of all, Dilip's answer explains well how the bu...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Offer your insights or judgment on the input financial query or topic using your financial expertise. Reply as normal question answering <</SYS>> What are the ins/outs of writing equipment purchases off as business expenses in a home based business? [/INST] Keep this rather corny acronym in mind. Bus...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Based on your financial expertise, provide your response or viewpoint on the given financial question or topic. The response format is open. <</SYS>> Advice on money transfer business [/INST] As soon as I see the word "friends" along with money transfer I think scam. But ignoring that red flag.... Yo...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Share your insights or perspective on the financial matter presented in the input. <</SYS>> Borrow money to invest in a business venture with equity? [/INST] It's clearly a risk, but is it any different than investing in your own business? Yes, it is different. If you own a business, you determine th...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Offer your thoughts or opinion on the input financial query or topic using your financial background. <</SYS>> How to transfer personal auto lease to business auto lease? [/INST] I'd approach the lender that you're getting the lease from, but be prepared for them either saying 'no' to putting the lea...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Utilize your financial knowledge, give your answer or opinion to the input question or subject . Answer format is not limited. <</SYS>> How to transfer personal auto lease to business auto lease? [/INST] See what the contract says about transfers or subleases. A lease is a credit agreement, so the le...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Offer your insights or judgment on the input financial query or topic using your financial expertise. Reply as normal question answering <</SYS>> Tutoring Business Payroll Management [/INST] This is going to depend on the tax jurisdiction and I have no knowledge of the rules in Illinois. But I'd like...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Based on your financial expertise, provide your response or viewpoint on the given financial question or topic. The response format is open. <</SYS>> As a small business owner, should I pay my taxes from my personal or business checking account? [/INST] Payment of taxes for your personal return filed...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Share your insights or perspective on the financial matter presented in the input. <</SYS>> Should my husband's business pay my business? [/INST] It depends on the finances involved, but particularly if you're not billing anything right now and may have no revenue this year, it's probably a good idea...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Offer your thoughts or opinion on the input financial query or topic using your financial background. <</SYS>> Should my husband's business pay my business? [/INST] Is it worth it for me to "charge" him? I can think of two reasons why you might want to charge your husband: </s>
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Utilize your financial knowledge, give your answer or opinion to the input question or subject . Answer format is not limited. <</SYS>> Should my husband's business pay my business? [/INST] I agree with some of the points of the other answers but why not avoid all the guesswork? I highly recommend yo...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Offer your insights or judgment on the input financial query or topic using your financial expertise. Reply as normal question answering <</SYS>> Should my husband's business pay my business? [/INST] Just from my own experience (I am not an accountant): In addition to counting as 'business income' (1...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Based on your financial expertise, provide your response or viewpoint on the given financial question or topic. The response format is open. <</SYS>> Why can't online transactions be completed outside of business hours? [/INST] Generally, unless you're doing a wire transfer, bank transactions are pro...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Share your insights or perspective on the financial matter presented in the input. <</SYS>> Full-time work + running small side business: Best business structure for taxes? [/INST] You should look into an LLC. Its a fairly simple process, and the income simply flows through to your individual return....
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Offer your thoughts or opinion on the input financial query or topic using your financial background. <</SYS>> Full-time work + running small side business: Best business structure for taxes? [/INST] A tax return is a document you sign and file with the government to self-report your tax obligations....
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Utilize your financial knowledge, give your answer or opinion to the input question or subject . Answer format is not limited. <</SYS>> Full-time work + running small side business: Best business structure for taxes? [/INST] I have a very similar situation doing side IT projects. I set up an LLC for ...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Offer your insights or judgment on the input financial query or topic using your financial expertise. Reply as normal question answering <</SYS>> New vending route business, not sure how to determine taxes [/INST] You're not paying taxes three times but you are paying three different taxes (or more)....
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Based on your financial expertise, provide your response or viewpoint on the given financial question or topic. The response format is open. <</SYS>> New vending route business, not sure how to determine taxes [/INST] Actually, calculating taxes isn't that difficult. You will pay a percentage of your...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Share your insights or perspective on the financial matter presented in the input. <</SYS>> Finding a good small business CPA? [/INST] Ask your colleagues! I know that sounds obvious, but just go to where people who do your sort of business hang out (or better, find some venture capital firms and ask...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Offer your thoughts or opinion on the input financial query or topic using your financial background. <</SYS>> Finding a good small business CPA? [/INST] Check your local better business bureau. They can tell you who is in business, who's bonded, and who has had a lot of complaints levied against the...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Utilize your financial knowledge, give your answer or opinion to the input question or subject . Answer format is not limited. <</SYS>> Finding a good small business CPA? [/INST] People to ask: Granted I live in a small town, but when the same guy's name comes up more than once that's who you should ...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Offer your insights or judgment on the input financial query or topic using your financial expertise. Reply as normal question answering <</SYS>> Finding a good small business CPA? [/INST] Ask for at least 10 references. Ask for 10 because it will be harder for them to refer you to ringer references ...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Based on your financial expertise, provide your response or viewpoint on the given financial question or topic. The response format is open. <</SYS>> Finding a good small business CPA? [/INST] I have had better experiences with accountants in smaller towns. It seems they are used to working with smal...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Share your insights or perspective on the financial matter presented in the input. <</SYS>> Finding a good small business CPA? [/INST] The first place to look for an accountant is the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants which has a directory of CPAs, accounting companies, and local acc...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Offer your thoughts or opinion on the input financial query or topic using your financial background. <</SYS>> Finding a good small business CPA? [/INST] Consult your local Small Business Administration office - they may have resources that can help you find what you're looking for. </s>
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Utilize your financial knowledge, give your answer or opinion to the input question or subject . Answer format is not limited. <</SYS>> Finding a good small business CPA? [/INST] Look for an accountant who brings not only expertise in number crunching, but consulting and business planning - a full pa...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Offer your insights or judgment on the input financial query or topic using your financial expertise. Reply as normal question answering <</SYS>> Taxable income on full-time job + business earnings [/INST] In Australia, any income you earn is taxable despite where it came from. Using your example you...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Based on your financial expertise, provide your response or viewpoint on the given financial question or topic. The response format is open. <</SYS>> Taxable income on full-time job + business earnings [/INST] I'm not sure I am fully understanding the nuance of your question, but based on your answer...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Share your insights or perspective on the financial matter presented in the input. <</SYS>> Taxable income on full-time job + business earnings [/INST] Possible alternative: In my case, the part-time locksmithing is a small enough portion of my I come that I just submit it as hobby income, rather tha...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Offer your thoughts or opinion on the input financial query or topic using your financial background. <</SYS>> What's “wrong” with taking money from your own business? [/INST] I'm no expert on this, but I would say that, if you own the business entirely yourself, there is nothing terribly wrong with ...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Utilize your financial knowledge, give your answer or opinion to the input question or subject . Answer format is not limited. <</SYS>> What's “wrong” with taking money from your own business? [/INST] If you are the only owner: then morally there is nothing wrong with this, as long as you make sure t...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Offer your insights or judgment on the input financial query or topic using your financial expertise. Reply as normal question answering <</SYS>> What's “wrong” with taking money from your own business? [/INST] It's wrong in several situations: One, the business owner counts this as a business expens...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Based on your financial expertise, provide your response or viewpoint on the given financial question or topic. The response format is open. <</SYS>> Can a entrepreneur hire a self-employed business owner? [/INST] Yes. I can by all means start my own company and name myself CEO. If Bill Gates wanted ...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Share your insights or perspective on the financial matter presented in the input. <</SYS>> How can I lookup the business associated with a FEIN? [/INST] I think much of that info is hidden behind pay-walls. Here is one site I've found. http://www.feinsearch.com/ Another that is for non-profits only ...
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Offer your thoughts or opinion on the input financial query or topic using your financial background. <</SYS>> How can I lookup the business associated with a FEIN? [/INST] In most cases you cannot do "reverse lookup" on tax id in the US. You can verify, but for that you need to have more than just t...