To all that either have had the opportunity to deal with attorneys and CPA's or not I will take all advice given. I am just beginning and wanted to know the basic steps in vetting a attorney and CPA. What are the basi...

So I believe it's well known that when you're starting out in REI you should start out doing everything as a private person, not a business. For one, your appraisals use an entirely different method which can definite...

I also own a small plumbing and heating company. It's formally owned by me, but my brother does 100% of the work as an independent contractor. Since 2008 was our first year, I've never had to 1099 him up until now. ...

Hello guys,

I will be hiring a handyman for some small work. The total job should be well under $600. Should I still issue a W9? If all goes well I will most likely be giving him more work this year.

Also, what...

Okay- So I am going to make a long story as short as I can. My husband and worked in the vinyl Siding business and roofing for a while now. Running his own crew. We have 1099 our workers. Now he has been approached fr...

I know a few investors that have never filed 1099s with contractors. They claim to either play dumb (thought it was a C-corp) or just never file. One guy has never filed in over 10 years and never a peep from the IRS....

PLEASE HELP WITH SOME ADVICE. Company were I work is in the middle of EDD Audit. Auditor sent us this questions:1) How do you determine what work needs to be done on each of the properties?2) Are there prope...

Is diversyfund a good website ?

I am investigating different sponsors for investment opportunities.  I am reviewing the track records and some of them seem a little too good, like they've never had a bad investment.  Does the SEC require a sponsor t...

Hello BP Nation! I need some advice. I plan to hire some college kids for general labor on a farm we own. The work will involve use of chainsaws, tractor, ladders, etc. I am worried about what happens if one of th...