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Half on the Check, Half in Cash: The Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously | Royal Nail & Spa
Finance & Economy

Half on the Check, Half in Cash: The Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously | Royal Nail & Spa

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.

Half on the Check, Half in Cash: The Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously | Sugar Polish Nail Bar Prince Ave
Finance & Economy

Half on the Check, Half in Cash: The Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously | Sugar Polish Nail Bar Prince Ave

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.

Sky Nail Lounge and Spa: The Card Reader That's Always Down: What Every Owner Should Know About Payment Apps and the IRS
Finance & Economy

Sky Nail Lounge and Spa: 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.

Half on the Check, Half in Cash: The Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously | Julie’s Spa Nails
Finance & Economy

Half on the Check, Half in Cash: The Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously | Julie’s Spa 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.

Luxury Nails & Spa: The Card Reader That's Always Down: What Every Owner Should Know About Payment Apps and the IRS
Finance & Economy

Luxury Nails & Spa: 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.

Half on the Check, Half in Cash: The Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously | Nova Nail Spa
Finance & Economy

Half on the Check, Half in Cash: The Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously | Nova Nail Spa

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.

Nail Talk & Spa: The Card Reader That's Always Down: What Every Owner Should Know About Payment Apps and the IRS
Finance & Economy

Nail Talk & Spa: 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.

Half on the Check, Half in Cash: The Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously | 789 Nail Bar
Finance & Economy

Half on the Check, Half in Cash: The Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously | 789 Nail Bar

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.

Queen Nail Spa: The Charge That Doesn't Show Up: What Every Nail Salon Owner Should Understand About Taxes
Finance & Economy

Queen Nail 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.