Bernadette Speaks - Latest Comments

Re: LLC or INC? - Which Entity is Right For You?

bythebook — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:04:14 -0000

Hello JB. The first Club BTB call was great! Call replays are available for all club members.

Re: LLC or INC? - Which Entity is Right For You?

2thenext — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 16:30:20 -0000

Hey Bernadette,

Sorry I missed the first Club BTB call. I am sure it went well. Are you going to release the recording of the session anytime soon? Also I love the new theme of your blog. I see my blogging influence is rubbing off on you...;-) Its so great to see one of my blogging clients take what I taught them 2 The Next LEVEL... I am so proud of you.

All the best

JB

Re: Tax Planning is a Part of Pre-Marital Counseling

bythebook — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 19:08:49 -0000

I'm so glad you found this article informative. Yes, there's a way to keep it separately. It's called an injured spouse form. This will protect your portion of the refund from his tax debt.

Re: Tax Planning is a Part of Pre-Marital Counseling

Alicia Franklin — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 18:19:56 -0000

Hi Bernadette,

This article has come at the right time for me. My fiance' and I are planning to wedd in late August of this year. What I am concerned about is filing for next year. I only make about $31K per year and he makes right around $100K and he owes taxes every year after he files. I am concerned that I will inherit that tax debt as well. Could you please provide some advice/tips on reducing our tax bill for next year. If he owes, do I owe as well?

Thanks,

A. Franklin

Re: Give Yourself A Raise

2thenext — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:09:05 -0000

Hey Bernadette,

Those were some awesome tips you gave on how to give yourself a raise.
I didn't know there were so many advantages on taxes and being a business owner.

Thanks again

JB

Re: Employee or Independent Contractor?

Monica — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 10:17:26 -0000

I've been classified as one by my previous employer. After a couple of searches I stumbled upon your blog and I'll say you've made alot of things clear. Thanks

Re: Year End Tips That’s By The Book!

bythebook — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 11:04:27 -0000

Glad you found them helpful.

Re: Year End Tips That’s By The Book!

Barbar J. Faison — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 10:51:52 -0000

Bernadette,

Thanks for the helpful tips and reminders. I love your blog. I'll be back for more helpful tips.

Re: Employee or Independent Contractor?

bythebook — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 10:46:22 -0000

Alicia you are correct. Many business owners don't understand the danger they are putting their businesses in by misclassifying workers. All it takes is one person to "blow the whistle" and they can be put out of business.

Re: 12 Common Bookkeeping Mistakes

bythebook — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 10:44:42 -0000

Absolutely! I would greatly appreciate that!

Re: 12 Common Bookkeeping Mistakes

Peggy Duncan — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 03:32:02 -0000

Bernadette, this is a great article. I'd like to use some of your tips in the SCORE blog and give you credit. Let me know if that's OK.

Re: Employee or Independent Contractor?

Alicia Franklin — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 10:15:53 -0000

This article really provides alot of clarity since this situation hits home to me personally (I am one being misclassified). I did not realize that this is a common problem and I personally feel that most employers are doing this to avoid paying payroll taxes to the IRS.

Re: The Top 5 Tax Secrets the IRS Doesn’t Want You To Know - Part 1

Alicia Franklin — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:36:51 -0000

As usual, that was some really good advice Bernadette. I aspire to be just like you when I grow up in business!

Re: The Top 5 Tax Secrets the IRS Doesn’t Want You To Know - Part 1

Lithornia Harper — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:50:31 -0000

I really enjoyed reading your blog. You have a lot of GREAT information for business owners. I'm already looking forward to the next posting!
~Lithornia~
www.TheTalentStore.net

Re: The Top 5 Tax Secrets the IRS Doesn’t Want You To Know - Part 1

Greg Palmer — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:31:57 -0000

Bernadette, the information is so relevant. Tax secret no. 1 should help many that are caught up in doing nothing! The IRS brings more fear than the FBI...