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Guest Blog Posts NASE Blogs 
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February 03, 2011
If you are planning to ... or already are in the ranks of ... being a home based entrepreneur don't think that just because you run a business out of your home there is no risk. You have to be just as serious about a home based business as if you were going to rent office space in one of the most prestigious addresses in your city. There are hundreds of challenges facing a new business, and a few extra if you plan to operate out of your home.
If you haven’t done so already be sure you have done ...
Gene Fairbrother
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September 21, 2010
Q. I thought that the Section 179 limit was just $134,000 for this year. But I’ve heard it was increased. What’s the limit for 2010? A. The cap on the Section 179 deduction was scheduled to be reduced from $250,000 to $134,000 for 2010. But, the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act keeps the maximum Section 179 deduction at $250,000, which is the same as 2009. This deduction is for qualifying depreciable business assets placed in service in tax years starting in 2010. The result is that micro-businesses can deduct significantly larger amounts of the cost of qualifying property ...
Keith Hall
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July 14, 2010
Q: What are the contribution limits in 2010 for traditional IRAs and Roth IRAs? A: The contribution limits for individual retirement accounts depend on your age.If you’ll be age 50 or older by the end of the year, the limit is $6,000. If you’ll be younger than age 50, the limit is $5,000.The reason for the difference is catch-up contributions, which are designed to help people save more as they move closer to retirement age. Be aware that the maximum contribution is a combined limit. In other words, you can’t contribute that amount to both a Roth IRA and a ...
Keith Hall
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February 03, 2010
Posted by Keith Hall -- I’m taking TaxTalk on the road in March and April and visiting 16 cities across the country – hopefully coming to an area near you. Attend a TaxTalk seminar and let us help you navigate your business taxes – learn tips to save your micro-business money, network with micro-business owners and get a free copy of the book I co-authored, “Schedule C: From A to Z.” The seminar is great for those new to self-employment, because we can teach you how to expense start up costs, and explain the most common sole proprietor tax ...
NASE Staff
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January 14, 2010
Prior to preparation of the 2009 tax forms, the self-employed and micro-businesses (fewer than 10 employees) should be aware of a few tax law changes, including alterations to the standard mileage rate and the self-employment tax. “January is a great time to get a jump on your 2009 tax return,” said Keith Hall, national tax advisor for the NASE. “The earlier a business owner can get organized, the more likely he or she will have the time to investigate eligibility requirements for additional tax benefits.” The following tax law changes relate to 2009 returns: Homebuyer Credits – If you operate ...
NASE Staff
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December 15, 2009
Posted by Molly Nelson - Karen E. Klein of BusinessWeek advises a consultant on how much to charge for their services with some help from the NASE's own ShopTalk 800 consultant Gene Fairbrother.
Do you have questions about running your business? Ask ShopTalk here.
NASE Staff
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October 02, 2009
Posted by Keith Hall -- I had a great opportunity this week to provide the micro-business perspective to the House Committee on Small Business related to Expiring Tax Incentives and in particular the Alternative Minimum Tax. Really, really cool to get to speak before Congress and really an honor to represent micro-businesses. But really, why can’t I get to talk about Twitter or Facebook or maybe about how the Internet has made the world available to us small-business guys, or the NASE’s new plan for local networks of members to help small businesses get new customers, or something else that ...
NASE Staff
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February 26, 2009
Posted by Keith Hall - Just spent an unbelievable four hours talking to radio hosts across
the country about small-business issues, and in particular taxes. I
know that all small businesses share that one particular headache, but
who wants to hear about taxes on the radio? Well, apparently more
people than I would think. It was really really cool. There are so
many people who just want to know that someone out there is available
to help them from time to time. Just a place to ask a question and
maybe find somebody who cares. The process may have been more amazing than the fact a lot ...
NASE Staff
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January 24, 2009
Posted by Keith Hall - I totally love being self employed. My co-workers and I just spent
several hours working on the details for seminars in nine cities over
two weeks solely to help micro business owners. Its one of those
things that will be really exhausting but I know we are making a real
difference and that feels good. Its Saturday and we are working. Just
like every micro business owner that we are trying to help. Saturday
is just another work day. Love being self employed.
NASE Staff
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Meet the NASE Staff Bloggers 
Kristin Oberlander - In public affairs, my job is to serve as a link between the
association, micro-businesses and the media. When I have down time, I
enjoy drinking large quantities of coffee, contemplating how I will
cram one more pair of (un)needed shoes into my closet and finding
creative ways to remove my dog’s hair from my clothes, car, own hair
and food. My biggest pet peeve is drivers who don’t understand 4-way
stops.
 Kristin on Twitter
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Molly Nelson - I help out with the NASE’s legislative advocacy, communications, and
public relations. From attending hearings on the Hill to helping select
the cover design for the member magazine, I’ve always got something new
going on. I like practicing yoga, running through different parts of
the city, and I’m an admitted etymology/grammar nerd.
Molly on Twitter
Molly on LinkedIn
Kristie Arslan - I head up the advocacy efforts for the NASE, thus I spend most of my time on Capitol Hill educating legislators on how key issues such as health care, tax, and the lagging economy affect the self-employed. When I am not running around trying to convince policymakers to pay attention to micro-business, I spend my time singing nursery rhymes to my daughter and helping my husband with his small business.
Kristie on Twitter
Kristie on LinkedIn
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