The Arizona State Agency that oversees the collection and reporting of State income taxes deducted from payroll checks is: Department of Revenue 1600 W. Monroe St. P.O. Box 29009 Phoenix, AZ 85038-9009 602-255-2060 or 800-843-7196 [http://www.revenue.state.az.us/#WithholdingTax] Arizona requires that you use Arizona form “A-4, Employee’s Arizona Withholding Percentage Election” instead […]
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Bogdan Stambuliu – Interview About Numismatics
Mr. Bogdan Stambuliu, what is numismatics and numismatist? Numismatics is the scientific analysis and study of money and the uses to which people have put money throughout history. When coin collectors use the word numismatics, though, they generally mean the study of coins in particular. A wider and more correct […]
Components of Cash Flows
A typical investment will have three components of cash flows: 1. Initial investment 2. Annual net cash flows 3. Terminal cash flows 1. Initial investment Initial investment is the net cash outlay in the period in which an asset is purchased. A major element of the initial investment is gross […]
10 Things New Business Owners Must Know
Starting a business can be expensive and complex depending on what kind of business you start. A strategic business plan helps you address questions like, what are my capital resources, how will my product or service reach the market place, or how will I manage my day-to-day operations. These are […]
3 Types of Financial Analysis and When They Matter
Financial analysis is conducted using information posted on a business’ financial statements to evaluate the current financial position and the past performance. Financial Key performance indicators such as liquidity, profitability, and solvency among others highlighted by this process are used to ascertain the financial strengths and weaknesses of the business […]
Inheritance Loans – What Are They and Should You Get One?
Inheritance loans aren’t actually loans. Instead they are cash advances provided to heirs entitled to assets and personal property held in probate. Probate is the legal process used to validate the decedent’s Last Will and Testament. In cases where decedents die without a Will (intestate), probate is used to determine rightful […]
Selling a Business? Roles Played by M&A Participants
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) can appear dauntingly complex with the various transaction structures and numerous participants involved in the process. Adding to the confusion, industry players are often coined by multiple, synonymous names. It’s no wonder many outside Wall Street view the M&A industry as a Byzantine Empire of financial […]
SaaS-Based Payroll Services for Small Businesses
Expensive infrastructure, cost on setting up a payroll department, payroll software maintenance and training in-house employees has given rise to Software as a Solution (SaaS)-based payroll services. There are few companies that have initiated online payroll services to help businesses concentrate more on their other important core business operations. When […]