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The Hayes CPA PLLC Guide to Minimizing Credit Card Processing Fees For Small Business Owners
Quick Answer: Small business owners can minimize credit card processing fees by switching from a flat-rate provider to an interchange-plus...
How Does The Employer Credit For Family and Medical Leave Work for Wilmington Small Businesses?
Quick Answer: The employer credit for family and medical leave provides small businesses a federal tax credit worth 12.5% to 25% of qualified...
How To Hire An Intern For The Summer For Your Wilmington Business
Key TakeawaysPaid summer interns must be classified as W-2 temporary employees rather than 1099 independent contractors because they operate under...
Why Tariff Refund Claims Get Delayed for Wilmington Small Business Owners
*This guidance is based on CBP’s April 2026 CAPE/IEEPA refund guidance, current ACH refund enrollment rules, and general federal tax recovery...
How To File A Tariff Refund Claim for Your Wilmington Business
Key TakeawaysAs of April 20, 2026, the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) tool is the exclusive electronic system for...
Does the Tariff Refund Process Apply to My Wilmington Business?
Key TakeawaysOnly the Importer of Record (IOR) or an authorized customs broker can claim a refund. If a carrier like UPS or FedEx is the IOR, you...
The 2026 Business Mileage Rate vs The Standard Expense Method For Your Wilmington Business Vehicles
Key TakeawaysThe IRS business rate for 2026 is 72.5 cents per mile, a 2.5-cent increase from the previous year. To keep your options open, you...
Common Bookkeeping Mistakes That Make Tax Filing Harder For Wilmington Business Owners
Key Takeaways Missing documentation shifts the burden of proof to you. Without a receipt or digital log, the IRS can legally disallow business...
Remote vs In Person Work Setup for Wilmington Employers
Key TakeawaysRemote work can lower overhead, expand your hiring pool, and improve flexibility. But it can also create multi-state tax and payroll...








