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The Burkart & Stevens, CPAs and Advisors Guide to Minimizing Credit Card Processing Fees For Small Business Owners

The Burkart & Stevens, CPAs and Advisors 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 interchange-plus plan, which passes the true wholesale cost of a swipe straight to you. You can trim costs even further by routing large...
How Does The Employer Credit For Family and Medical Leave Work for San Luis Obispo Small Businesses?

How Does The Employer Credit For Family and Medical Leave Work for San Luis Obispo 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 qualified leave costs. In 2026, you can claim this credit on actual wages paid during FMLA leave or on commercial insurance...
How To Hire An Intern For The Summer For Your San Luis Obispo Business

How To Hire An Intern For The Summer For Your San Luis Obispo Business

Key TakeawaysPaid summer interns must be classified as W-2 temporary employees rather than 1099 independent contractors because they operate under your direct supervision. To legally hire an unpaid intern, your program must pass the strict DOL “Primary...
Why Tariff Refund Claims Get Delayed for San Luis Obispo Small Business Owners

Why Tariff Refund Claims Get Delayed for San Luis Obispo 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 principles as of May 15, 2026. Your facts may require coordination with your customs broker, trade counsel, and tax...
How To File A Tariff Refund Claim for Your San Luis Obispo Business

How To File A Tariff Refund Claim for Your San Luis Obispo Business

Key TakeawaysAs of April 20, 2026, the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) tool is the exclusive electronic system for reclaiming IEEPA tariff duty payments. Importers must have an active ACE Secure Data Portal account and an authorized...
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