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The 1st Capital Courier is a blog for small and independent businesses with curated articles for a variety of topics including accounting insights, COVID-19 resources, employee benefits, financing solutions, growth hacks, money matters, and tax tips.
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- 13 Min. Read
WIMPER programs are an innovative way to save money and add zero net cost health and wellness benefits. This guide explains how they work.
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Learn about the IRS’s recent ERC moratorium and ERC VDP updates, the facts and circumstances, and what it all means for businesses.
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Learn about the key differences between the SBA's 7(a) and 504 loan programs so that you can choose the right loan for your small business.
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The rates and term lengths of an SBA 504 loan are unrivaled in 2024. This comprehensive guide breaks down all you need to know.
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Few financing options are as flexible and affordable in 2024 as the SBA 7(a) Loan. Learn everything you need to know in this in-depth guide.
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Learn about the SETC tax credits available in 2024-2025, and see answers to the most frequently asked questions by self-employed workers.
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ERC processing times are longer and more unpredictable than ever under the IRS’s moratorium, fraud prevention efforts, and growing backlog. Here’s everything you must know as of June 2024.
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Explore key aspects of the IRS's ERC Withdrawal and Voluntary Disclosure programs and how they might impact your business.
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Discover two essential COVID-19 relief programs, the ERC and SETC, that are coming to an end in 2024 and 2025.
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Explore the top 5 qualities of elite ERC processing firms, including reputation and innovative financing, to maximize your payroll tax refund.
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Individuals can still claim their Self-Employed Tax Credit (SETC), worth up to $32,220, under the FFCRA. Here is everything you need to know.
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Learn everything you need to know about IRS ERC audits, prevention, and preparation in this comprehensive guide.
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If your business is still waiting on IRS processing, ERC funding may be a solution. Here are ten ways you can put your ERC refund to use now.
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The IRS has announced a moratorium on ERC processing until 2024. Learn about what this means for ERC claimants, preparers, and promoters.
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Learn about the latest benefits, eligibility criteria, application process, and more for ERC Bridge Financing in this all-new guide for 2024.
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We're proud to announce that we've expanded our popular ERC Filing Service, added ERC Advance Loans, and launched new ERC Partner Programs.
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Employers' size can make a huge difference in the overall value of their ERC claims. Check out this article to learn why that is and how the rules might apply to your business.
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Inflation is likely to introduce greater financial pressure on small businesses in 2023. Here are five strategies owners should consider to reduce the impact on their businesses.
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The ERC deadlines have become a major topic among employers recently. In this article, we go over the dates employers need to know and the causes of confusion.
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The ERC expired in September of 2021, but qualifying businesses can still claim it retroactively. Learn about the eligibility requirements and process for qualifying.
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Get a clearer understanding of what’s fact, what’s fiction, and how you might benefit as an employer from the ERC program.
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Discover everything you need to know about the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) program as an employer in 2023.