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Today's SOHO Help Desk has some great reader feedback
from our last issue. Plus you'll find some useful tax
tips for small businesses.
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=== Reader Feedback HTML vs. Text ===
From: Cathy Friesenhahn
2 things...
Viruses can be written into html email easily (hacker
friendly).
The reason, I think, people like and can find things easier in
HTML emails is that they look for pictures. People do NOT read
anymore ( in general) they are the 'video game' generation.
This applies to people under age 50. Ask a teacher. :)
Cathy Friesenhahn
Draw And Paint School .com
http://www.DrawAndPaintSchool.com
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From: Bob Thorley
Good onya Abbie, as they say down here. I don't for the
life of me, understand this need for HTML. But thanks
for the stats - it's useful to know what sort of head space
we're sharing the planet with.
Cheeers
Bob Thorley
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From: John Whalen
Re: HTML : plain text mail.
Add my vote to PLAIN text. Like you, I find it is
easier to read, write, scan, find. It would be
interesting to dig into, if one had the time, those
surveys you cite, and find out how many of the
respondents really know and understand the difference
between the two types of mail. I would not be surprised
if most don't.
But offering the choice to new subscribers is good
service. Perhaps you will be tempted to keep track
of the choices? :))
I hope that my subscription will remain text, and for
a long time.
Regards - John Whalen
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From: Richard Knuth
I like DEMC in text format. Thanks for keeping text
format available even when you are providing html to
those who like that format. DEMC has always been the
best, and again you show why- - you consider your
audience!
Richard Knuth
=== Tax Tips ===
From: Yitz Weiss, CPA
"Cool Tax Tips!"
Are you throwing away money by paying too much in taxes?
Many small and home-based business owners neglect to
take advantage of significant tax savings for fear of an IRS
audit. In truth, as long as you're deductions are legal and
you have the necessary paperwork to fall back on, there's
little to be concerned about.
Here's a few tips to keep in mind and make tax preparation a
bit less exciting. Some of these are still applicable for this
year; some of them might be good to speak to your CPA
about for the upcoming year.
(1) One of the most important things a business owner can
do to substantiate their expenses is keep a calendar. A
calendar (Franklin Planner, Palm Pilot, etc.) is a valid
document which tracks where you went, why you went
there, whom you went with, what you did and what it cost
you. That is, it's a valid tool IF it's used properly! I know
many people who were never the type to be that organized,
but disciplining yourself for a few minutes on a daily basis
can save TONS of time and aggravation later on.
(2) Keep your receipts! Anything $75 or more needs to be
kept just in case the expense is questioned. IRS auditors can
disallow any deduction that can't be substantiated.
(3) Hire your kids! If you run a business where your kids
can do work for you, this is a great way to save tax dollars.
Any good CPA can tell you how to structure the payments
to minimize exposure. Hiring your kids also allows you (if
properly structured) to deduct their medical expense as a
business deduction (rather than an itemized deduction).
(4) Buy an SUV! If you have profits in your business you
might be able to take advantage of section 179 depreciation
and deduct a good portion (if not all) of an SUV purchase
this year. The IRS regards any vehicle over 6000 lbs as a
"truck" and doesn't limit its depreciation as it does to
automobiles. Again, consult with your local CPA for the
finer points of this tax-saving idea.
(5) Find yourself a good CPA. Some people shop the
"bargain basement" when it comes to professional advice.
I'm a firm believer in "you get what you pay for." Any CPA
worth his salt will help his clients save money - now
THAT's advice worth paying for!
###
Yitz Weiss is a CPA who has specialized in small-business
tax reduction for over ten years. His book, "Deep in the
Heart of Taxes" is launching at Amazon.com on 12/9 with
several hundred dollars of bonuses attached to its purchase.
He's hoping to move enough copies on that date to qualify
as an Amazon.com bestseller! For more information and to
help out please follow this link:
http://www.cooltaxtips.com/promo.html
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