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Taxes & IRS
Filing guidance, rule changes, and what they mean for your wallet.

BT Nails & Spa in Minnesota: Half on the Check, Half in Cash: The Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously
Paying part of a worker's wages in cash off the books can feel like a win for everyone, but of all the habits in this series it's the one the IRS treats most seriously. Here is why it raises concern, and why it quietly hurts your staff too.

Van Nails in Florida: Half on the Check, Half in Cash: The Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously
Paying part of a worker's wages in cash off the books can feel like a win for everyone, but of all the habits in this series it's the one the IRS treats most seriously. Here is why it raises concern, and why it quietly hurts your staff too.
Why a Mid-Year Paycheck Checkup Can Save You From an April Surprise
Adjusting withholding in the summer, rather than at filing time, gives workers a chance to fix a mismatch before it grows.

Pro-Nails in Ohio: Half on the Check, Half in Cash: The Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously
Paying part of a worker's wages in cash off the books can feel like a win for everyone, but of all the habits in this series it's the one the IRS treats most seriously. Here is why it raises concern, and why it quietly hurts your staff too.

Nails So Dep in Florence: Half on the Check, Half in Cash — The Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously
Paying part of a worker's wages in cash off the books can create serious payroll-tax, reporting, and worker-classification problems. Here is why accurate payroll records matter for salon owners and workers.
Half on the Check, Half in Cash: The Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously | Tif Top Beauty Nails
Paying part of a worker's wages in cash off the books can feel like a win for everyone, but of all the habits in this series it's the one the IRS treats most seriously. Here is why it raises concern, and why it quietly hurts your staff too.
Bella Vida Nails & Spa: The Charge That Doesn't Show Up: What Every Nail Salon Owner Should Understand About Taxes
Charging part of a service on the card and quietly collecting the rest off the books has a name, skimming, and it is one of the surest ways to raise concern with the IRS. Here is why it is riskier than it looks, and what honest owners do instead.
JK Nails: The Card Reader That's Always Down: What Every Owner Should Know About Payment Apps and the IRS
When the card reader is conveniently down and everyone is asked to pay by Zelle, Venmo, or cash, the money is easy to leave off the books. Here is why that habit raises concern with the IRS, and why the trail is never as invisible as it looks.
Ladue Nails and Spa in Missouri: Half on the Check, Half in Cash: The Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously
Paying part of a worker's wages in cash off the books can feel like a win for everyone, but of all the habits in this series it's the one the IRS treats most seriously. Here is why it raises concern, and why it quietly hurts your staff too.