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The Schachtner CPA, LLC Guide to Minimizing Credit Card Processing Fees For Small Business Owners
Quick Answer: Small business owners can minimize credit card processing fees by switching from a flat-rate provider to an...
How To Hire An Intern For The Summer For Your Louisville Business
Key TakeawaysPaid summer interns must be classified as W-2 temporary employees rather than 1099 independent contractors because they operate under...
How Does The Employer Credit For Family and Medical Leave Work for Louisville Small Businesses?
Quick Answer: The employer credit for family and medical leave provides small businesses a federal tax credit worth 12.5% to 25% of...
Why Tariff Refund Claims Get Delayed for Louisville Small Business Owners
*This guidance is based on CBP’s April 2026 CAPE/IEEPA refund guidance, current ACH refund enrollment rules, and general federal tax recovery...
How To File A Tariff Refund Claim for Your Louisville Business
Key TakeawaysAs of April 20, 2026, the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) tool is the exclusive electronic system for...
Does the Tariff Refund Process Apply to My Louisville Business?
Key TakeawaysOnly the Importer of Record (IOR) or an authorized customs broker can claim a refund. If a carrier like UPS or FedEx is the IOR, you...
The 2026 Business Mileage Rate vs The Standard Expense Method For Your Louisville Business Vehicles
Key TakeawaysThe IRS business rate for 2026 is 72.5 cents per mile, a 2.5-cent increase from the previous year. To keep your options...
Common Bookkeeping Mistakes That Make Tax Filing Harder For Louisville Business Owners
Key Takeaways Missing documentation shifts the burden of proof to you. Without a receipt or digital log, the IRS can legally disallow...
How Long Can Employers Keep Employee Records? A Record Retention Guide for Louisville Small Business Owners
Key TakeawaysHow long you keep a document depends on what it is, which law applies, and sometimes your state’s rules as well. A practical...