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Tax, profit, and growth strategy — straight talk from CPAs who actually run a business. 893 articles and counting.

The Case for Payday Lending: A Balanced View

Mar 1, 2025

The Case for Payday Lending: A Balanced View

Payday loans may have a bad reputation, but eliminating them could push borrowers into even worse financial situations—so instead of banning them, we should focus on responsible lending and better alternatives.

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Non-Compete Rules: Are They Really Gone?

Feb 22, 2025

Non-Compete Rules: Are They Really Gone?

Non-compete agreements were set to be banned, but a Texas judge hit pause—now businesses and employees are stuck in legal limbo, wondering what’s next.

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The Shotgun Sale: The One Strategy to End Business Disputes (Without Throwing Punches)

Feb 13, 2025

The Shotgun Sale: The One Strategy to End Business Disputes (Without Throwing Punches)

The Shotgun Sale is the fastest, fairest way to end a business partnership—one partner sets the price, the other buys or sells—ensuring a clean break without endless disputes.

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Struggling to Find Entry-Level Employees? Here's the Fix

Feb 6, 2025

Struggling to Find Entry-Level Employees? Here's the Fix

Struggling to hire entry-level employees? Learn how to attract and retain the right talent with smarter hiring strategies, creative perks, and skills-based training. 🚀

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Why the Average Accountant Costs You Thousands (And How to Fix It)

Jan 30, 2025

Why the Average Accountant Costs You Thousands (And How to Fix It)

If your accountant isn’t actively saving you money, you might be losing thousands—learn how to spot the difference between cautious, reckless, and strategic accounting.

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Do the 87,000 IRS Agents Get New Jobs on the Border?

Jan 25, 2025

Do the 87,000 IRS Agents Get New Jobs on the Border?

What happens when 87,000 IRS agents swap audits for border patrol? Find out how Trump’s bold move could impact your business and why Calculated Moves has your back!

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The Costly Consequences of Neglecting Your Finances: A Tale of Business Woes and What You Can Do About It

Jan 17, 2025

The Costly Consequences of Neglecting Your Finances: A Tale of Business Woes and What You Can Do About It

Neglecting your finances can cost you big time—missed growth, lost funding, and legal headaches—but with the right strategy, you can fix it and get back to what you do best.

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Filing a Hurricane Helene Insurance Claim with ChatGPT: Turning Chaos into Calm

Jan 9, 2025

Filing a Hurricane Helene Insurance Claim with ChatGPT: Turning Chaos into Calm

With ChatGPT and Calculated Moves, filing a Hurricane Helene insurance claim becomes a stress-free process of turning chaos into a streamlined recovery.

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What's the deal with EIDL Forgiveness?

Jan 4, 2025

What's the deal with EIDL Forgiveness?

EIDL loans can’t magically disappear, but with strategic planning, hardship options, and advocacy efforts led by Calculated Moves, there’s a smarter way to manage repayment and push for change.

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You’re Using Credit Cards the Wrong Way (and Paying the Price!)

Dec 26, 2024

You’re Using Credit Cards the Wrong Way (and Paying the Price!)

Ditch the costly credit card habits, skip the rewards racket, and let Calculated Moves help you take control of your finances to make every dollar work for you.

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Is Elon Musk Plotting to Burn Down the IRS?

Dec 19, 2024

Is Elon Musk Plotting to Burn Down the IRS?

Is Elon Musk about to revolutionize taxes by burning down the IRS and rebuilding it smarter, sleeker, and Muskier?

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Is BOI Dead? (Beneficial Ownership Interest Update 2025)

Dec 15, 2024

Is BOI Dead? (Beneficial Ownership Interest Update 2025)

BOI reporting may be on hold thanks to a Texas judge, but this zombie rule isn’t dead yet—stay updated with Calculated Moves and skip the chaos.

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