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Tommy Nails: The Charge That Doesn't Show Up: What Every Nail Salon Owner Should Understand About TaxesBusiness

Tommy 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.

Half on the Check, Half in Cash: The Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously | Nails Unlimited Spa LoungeBusiness

Half on the Check, Half in Cash: The Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously | Nails Unlimited Spa Lounge

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.

Dallas Fintech Firms Chase the Next Big Payments DealBusiness

Dallas Fintech Firms Chase the Next Big Payments Deal

A cluster of finance startups is turning North Texas into an unlikely hub for money movement.

Half on the Check, Half in Cash: The Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously | My Nails and SpaBusiness

Half on the Check, Half in Cash: The Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously | My Nails and 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.

Candle Nail Spa: The Card Reader That's Always Down: What Every Owner Should Know About Payment Apps and the IRSBusiness

Candle Nail 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 | Nails R Us SalonBusiness

Half on the Check, Half in Cash: The Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously | Nails R Us Salon

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.

All Seasons Nail Spa: The Charge That Doesn't Show Up: What Every Nail Salon Owner Should Understand About TaxesBusiness

All Seasons Nail 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.

Why Venture Capital Keeps Circling Back to AustinBusiness

Why Venture Capital Keeps Circling Back to Austin

Investors say the city's mix of talent and cost still beats the coasts, even after a cooler year.