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Vip Nail Salon: The Card Reader That's Always Down: What Every Owner Should Know About Payment Apps and the IRS
Finance & Economy

Vip Nail Salon: 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.

Virginia Small Business Lending Rises in Virginia Beach Region Amid Economic Recovery
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Virginia Small Business Lending Rises in Virginia Beach Region Amid Economic Recovery

New data shows small business lending activity climbing in the Virginia Beach region as local banks report renewed borrower confidence.

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

Sassy Hair and Day 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.

Reston Housing Market Cools Slightly as Mortgage Rates Stabilize
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Reston Housing Market Cools Slightly as Mortgage Rates Stabilize

Home price growth in the Reston area has slowed as mortgage rates hold steady, giving buyers modestly more negotiating room.

NP Nails & Spa: The Charge That Doesn't Show Up: What Every Nail Salon Owner Should Understand About Taxes
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NP Nails & Spa: 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.

Half on the Check, Half in Cash: The Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously | Queen Nails & Spa
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Half on the Check, Half in Cash: The Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously | Queen 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.

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

The NAIL Place: 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.

Virginia Small Business Lending Rises in Lynchburg Region Amid Economic Recovery
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Virginia Small Business Lending Rises in Lynchburg Region Amid Economic Recovery

New data shows small business lending activity climbing in the Lynchburg region as local banks report renewed borrower confidence.

Virginia Small Business Lending Rises in Alexandria Region Amid Economic Recovery
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Virginia Small Business Lending Rises in Alexandria Region Amid Economic Recovery

New data shows small business lending activity climbing in the Alexandria region as local banks report renewed borrower confidence.