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	<title>Start your own business &#187; Business</title>
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		<title>1% customs duty for U.S. imports</title>
		<link>http://www.incparadise.net/news/2010/05/10/1-customs-duty-for-u-s-imports/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 01:17:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Vanhara</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Anyone looking for importing products to the U.S.A. and having to pay only 1% customs duty? Please contact as we might be able to offer such option through economic development program.
Applies to raw materials and component parts used in industrial and manufacturing processing.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Anyone looking for importing products to the U.S.A. and having to pay only 1% customs duty? Please contact as we might be able to offer such option through economic development program.</p>
<p>Applies to raw materials and component parts used in industrial and manufacturing processing.</p>
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		<title>Want to invest or buy tax credits</title>
		<link>http://www.incparadise.net/news/2010/05/07/want-to-invest-or-buy-tax-credits/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 08 May 2010 04:54:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Vanhara</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are looking for projects which generates tax credits. 
For example low income housing projects. If you are looking for investor or need to sell tax credits please contact us. 
Info@eastbiz.com
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We are looking for projects which generates tax credits. </p>
<p>For example low income housing projects. If you are looking for investor or need to sell tax credits please contact us. </p>
<p>Info@eastbiz.com</p>
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		<title>Google Caffeine SEO Strategy</title>
		<link>http://www.incparadise.net/news/2010/02/03/google-caffeine-seo-strategy/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:29:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Natasha Waite</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Business]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I may be just a little behind, but I just started reading on the new Google Caffeine.  It appears that it was supposed to be released shortly after the holidays, but hasn&#8217;t yet.  
What I have seen so far is that it will be faster and the searches will be more relevant. 
As [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I may be just a little behind, but I just started reading on the new Google Caffeine.  It appears that it was supposed to be released shortly after the holidays, but hasn&#8217;t yet.  </p>
<p>What I have seen so far is that it will be faster and the searches will be more relevant. </p>
<p>As with any new product that is rolled out there are many articles on how this product can benefit your company.  In reading some of these articles, I just wanted to post something for the SEO strategy, as we all know how important placement is.  Attached is an article regarding ranking on the new Google Caffeine search engine when it is launched.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.revenews.com/ctmoore/clues-for-ranking-with-google-caffeine/?SmallBusinessBrief" title= "Ranking with Google Caffeine">Ranking with Google Caffeine</a></p>
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		<title>Small Business Administration Program &#8211; 8(a)</title>
		<link>http://www.incparadise.net/news/2009/10/07/small-business-administration-program-8a/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 22:54:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Natasha Waite</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Business]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[If you are a small business owner, you may have wondered how to
increase your market share. One strategy is by becoming certified by
the federal government as an SBA 8a company qualified to bid on large
contracts. This program helps small business owners get organized to
compete on contracts as a prime or subcontractor.
For the complete article go [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are a small business owner, you may have wondered how to<br />
increase your market share. One strategy is by becoming certified by<br />
the federal government as an SBA 8a company qualified to bid on large<br />
contracts. This program helps small business owners get organized to<br />
compete on contracts as a prime or subcontractor.</p>
<p>For the complete article go to link below</p>
<p><a>http://ezinearticles.com/?Now-is-the-Time-to-Get-SBA-8a-Certified&#038;id=1710178</a></p>
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		<title>NV State Business License</title>
		<link>http://www.incparadise.net/news/2009/07/13/nv-state-business-license/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:09:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Natasha Waite</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Business]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Payment &#038; Issuance of State Business License Fee (Assembly
Bill 14Paymen6) – the State Business License (BLF) applications,
renewals and related fees will be collected and issued by the
Secretary of State. Pursuant to AB 146 passed by the 2009
Nevada Legislature, the authority for the State Business
License was transferred from the Department of Taxation to the
Secretary of State. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Payment &#038; Issuance of State Business License Fee (Assembly<br />
Bill 14Paymen6) </strong>– the State Business License (BLF) applications,<br />
renewals and related fees will be collected and issued by the<br />
Secretary of State. Pursuant to AB 146 passed by the 2009<br />
Nevada Legislature, the authority for the State Business<br />
License was transferred from the Department of Taxation to the<br />
Secretary of State. The due date of the application or renewal<br />
of the BLF is based upon the due date of the initial or annual<br />
list, whichever is applicable, required to be filed with the<br />
Secretary of State. Business entities that are not required to file<br />
organizational documents or an initial or annual list of officers<br />
with the Secretary of State, such as sole proprietorships and<br />
general partnerships will also be required to file for the State<br />
Business License with the Secretary of State when they<br />
commence business in Nevada and renew every year by the<br />
end of the month in which the anniversary of their initial<br />
registration falls. NOTE: The State Business License fee<br />
increased from $100 to $200 as of July 1, 2009, however, the<br />
Secretary of State collection is not effective until October 1,<br />
2009. The Department of Taxation will handle any new license<br />
application or renewals of the State Business License through<br />
September 30, 2009</p>
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		<title>NV Corporation Soles</title>
		<link>http://www.incparadise.net/news/2009/07/13/nv-corporation-soles/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:07:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Natasha Waite</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Business]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Effective June 9, 2009 Limitations on Corporation Sole
Creation (Senate Bill 55) – The provisions of SB 55 prohibit the
creation of any new corporation sole, except for the creation of
a subordinate corporation sole by the presiding officer of an
existing corporation sole that is in good standing. The articles
of incorporation for any new corporation sole created after [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Effective June 9, 2009 <strong>Limitations on Corporation Sole<br />
Creation (Senate Bill 55)</strong> – The provisions of SB 55 prohibit the<br />
creation of any new corporation sole, except for the creation of<br />
a subordinate corporation sole by the presiding officer of an<br />
existing corporation sole that is in good standing. The articles<br />
of incorporation for any new corporation sole created after June<br />
9, 2009 must be accompanied by a statement , executed under<br />
penalty of perjury, by the presiding officer of the superior<br />
corporation sole attesting to the affiliation and stating the nature<br />
of the affiliation. A new “Statement to Accompany Article of<br />
Incorporation &#8211; Corporation Sole” form will soon be available on<br />
our web site at www.nvsos.gov. After June 30, 2011, no new<br />
corporation sole may be created.</p>
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		<title>The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) for Small Business</title>
		<link>http://www.incparadise.net/news/2009/06/19/the-american-recovery-and-reinvestment-act-arra-for-small-business/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:32:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Natasha Waite</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[QuickBooks & Accounting & Payroll]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Here is information directly from the IRS regarding small business tax deductions.
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), enacted in February, created, extended or expanded a variety of business tax deductions and credits. Because some of these changes—the bonus depreciation and increased section 179 deduction, for example—are only available this year, eligible businesses only have [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here is information directly from the IRS regarding small business tax deductions.</p>
<p>The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), enacted in February, created, extended or expanded a variety of business tax deductions and credits. Because some of these changes—the bonus depreciation and increased section 179 deduction, for example—are only available this year, eligible businesses only have a few months to take action and save on their taxes. Here is a quick rundown of some of the key provisions.</p>
<p><strong>Faster Write-Offs for Certain Capital Expenditures</strong></p>
<p>Many small businesses that invest in new property and equipment will be able to write off most or all of these purchases on their 2009 returns. The new law extends through 2009 the special 50 percent depreciation allowance, also known as bonus depreciation, and increased limits on the section 179 deduction, named for the relevant section of the Internal Revenue Code. Normally, businesses recover these capital investments through annual depreciation deductions spread over several years. Both of these provisions encourage these investments by enabling businesses to write them off more quickly.</p>
<p>The bonus depreciation provision generally enables businesses to deduct half the cost of qualifying property in the year it is placed in service.</p>
<p>The section 179 deduction enables small businesses to deduct up to $250,000 of the cost of machinery, equipment, vehicles, furniture and other qualifying property placed in service during 2009. Without the new law, the limit would have dropped to $133,000. The existing $25,000 limit still applies to sport utility vehicles. A special phase-out provision effectively targets the section 179 deduction to small businesses and generally eliminates it for most larger businesses.</p>
<p>Bonus depreciation and the section 179 deduction are claimed on Form 4562. Further details are in the instructions for this form.</p>
<p><strong>Expanded Net Operating Loss Carryback</strong></p>
<p>Many small businesses that had expenses exceeding their incomes for 2008 can choose to carry those losses back for up to five years, instead of the usual two. For small businesses that were profitable in the past but lost money in 2008, this could mean a special tax refund. The option is available for a small business that has no more than an average of $15 million in gross receipts over a three-year period.</p>
<p>This option is still available for most eligible taxpayers, but only for a limited time. A corporation that operates on a calendar-year basis, for example, must file a claim by Sept. 15, 2009. For eligible individuals, the deadline is Oct. 15, 2009.</p>
<p>Eligible individuals should file a claim using Form 1045, and corporations should use Form 1139. Details can be found in the instructions for each of these forms, and answers to frequently-asked questions are posted on IRS.gov.</p>
<p>Exclusion of Gain on the Sale of Certain Small Business Stock</p>
<p>The new law provides an extra incentive for individuals who invest in small businesses. Investors in qualified small business stock can exclude 75 percent of the gain upon sale of the stock. This increased exclusion applies only if the qualified small business stock is acquired after Feb. 17, 2009 and before Jan. 1, 2011, and held for more than five years. For previously-acquired stock, the exclusion rate remains at 50 percent in most cases.</p>
<p><strong>Estimated Tax Requirement Modified</strong></p>
<p>Many individual small business taxpayers may be able to defer, until the end of the year, paying a larger part of their 2009 tax obligations. For 2009, eligible individuals can make quarterly estimated tax payments equal to 90 percent of their 2009 tax or 90 percent of their 2008 tax, whichever is less. Individuals qualify if they received more than half of their gross income from their small businesses in 2008 and meet other requirements. For details, see Publication 505.<br />
<strong><br />
COBRA Credit</strong></p>
<p>Employers that provide the 65 percent COBRA premium subsidy under ARRA to eligible former employees claim credit for this subsidy on their quarterly or annual employment tax returns. To help avoid imposing an unnecessary cash-flow burden, affected employers can reduce their employment tax deposits by the amount of the credit. For details, see Form 941. Answers to frequently-asked questions are posted on IRS.gov.</p>
<p>Other ARRA business provisions relate to discharges of certain business indebtedness, the holding period for S corporation built-in gains and acceleration of certain business credits for corporations. Also see Fact Sheet FS-2009-11.</p>
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		<title>NV Business License Updates</title>
		<link>http://www.incparadise.net/news/2009/06/15/nv-business-license-updates/</link>
		<comments>http://www.incparadise.net/news/2009/06/15/nv-business-license-updates/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:32:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Natasha Waite</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Business]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Effective July 1, 2009 the state Business License fee will increase, from $100 per year, to $200 per year.  
Effective October 1, 2009 the Business License fee will be administered and collected by the Secretary of State&#8217;s office.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Effective July 1, 2009 the state Business License fee will increase, from $100 per year, to $200 per year.  </p>
<p>Effective October 1, 2009 the Business License fee will be administered and collected by the Secretary of State&#8217;s office.</p>
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		<title>Nevada State Business License</title>
		<link>http://www.incparadise.net/news/2009/06/02/nevada-state-business-license/</link>
		<comments>http://www.incparadise.net/news/2009/06/02/nevada-state-business-license/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:04:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Natasha Waite</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Business]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Who is required to get the state business license?
Effective 7/20/03, all businesses doing business in Nevada must obtain a State Business License as approved by the 20th Special Session of the Nevada Legislature, per NRS 360.780. Exceptions include small sole proprietors working out of their home and netting less than the average annual wage ($25,400 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Who is required to get the state business license?</strong></p>
<p>Effective 7/20/03, all businesses doing business in Nevada must obtain a State Business License as approved by the 20th Special Session of the Nevada Legislature, per NRS 360.780. Exceptions include small sole proprietors working out of their home and netting less than the average annual wage ($25,400 for 2008), landlords renting 4 or fewer dwellings units, the movie industry, and non-profit organizations.</p>
<p><strong>What is the cost of the Nevada State Business License?</strong></p>
<p>$100 per year.  If you are late, there is a $100 late fee.</p>
<p><strong>Where do I get the business license?</strong></p>
<p>Through the Nevada Dept. of Taxation.</p>
<p><strong>What if I need a resellers license?</strong></p>
<p>There is an additional fee (min. $15), but it is done in conjunction with the State Business License.</p>
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		<title>Nevada Corporation Soles</title>
		<link>http://www.incparadise.net/news/2009/04/28/nevada-corporation-soles/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 22:49:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Natasha Waite</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Business]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This has not passed yet, but undoubtedly will in this legislative session
Nevada SB 334
An act relating to corporations sole; providing for the elimination of the formation of new corporations sole; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. Under existing law, a corporation sole may be formed for acquiring, holding or disposing of church or religious [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This has not passed yet, but undoubtedly will in this legislative session</p>
<p>Nevada SB 334</p>
<p>An act relating to corporations sole; providing for the elimination of the formation of new corporations sole; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. Under existing law, a corporation sole may be formed for acquiring, holding or disposing of church or religious society property, for the benefit of religion, for works of charity and for public worship. Existing law provides the procedures for forming a corporation sole, the powers of a corporation sole and the process of default, reinstatement or revocation of a charter of a corporation sole. (Chapter 84 of NRS) This bill provides that no corporation sole may be formed on or after the effective date of this bill, and no corporation sole which had its charter revoked may be reinstated on or after the effective date of this bill. However, this bill does not affect the existence of a corporation sole formed before the effective date of this bill.</p>
<p>Full text available at: http://leg.state.nv.us/75th2009/Bills/SB/SB334_R1.pdf</p>
<p>Current Bill Status: April 14, 2009, having passed the Senate sent to the Assembly and Referred to Committee on Judiciary.</p>
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