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Irish Travellers in Ireland Irish Travellers are sometimes mistakenly called gypsies. They refer to themselves as Pavees, Minkiers or ‘an lucht siúil’ meaning ‘the walking people’. An Irish Traveller presence dates back to 12th century Ireland, with migrations to Britain in the early 19th century. Since 2002, Travellers have been an ethnic group protected under … Read more

Develop a Business Idea and Plan Research the market and demand Create objectives, strategies, and financial details Choose a Business Structure Consider legal and financial responsibilities Register Your Business File paperwork with the state Get licenses and permits (requirements vary by industry) Comprehensive Guide to Starting a Business Learning how to start a business is … Read more

A trade name allows customers to identify the business and helps create a brand. It must be registered in your state or town. A trademark, on the other hand, distinguishes your goods or services, and you can take action against any business that tries to use your trademark to provide similar goods or services. The … Read more

Key Features of LLCs LLCs prevent double taxation. Income and expenses go on the member’s tax return. Setting up an LLC shields assets from debts and lawsuits. Members manage LLCs jointly. Profits can be taxed at corporate and personal levels. Members owe self-employment tax. Regulation and Formation of LLCs States regulate LLCs. You can form … Read more

In Massachusetts, clothing and footwear priced $175 or less per item/pair are exempt from sales tax. Sales tax applies to any individual clothing item or pair of shoes priced above $175. Only the amount above $175 is taxed at 6.25%. Tax Calculation Example For example, a $200 pair of shoes would be taxed at 6.25% … Read more

Selling a Movie Idea You can’t sell a movie idea or copyright it. Executives and producers want the whole package: an idea, script, and a writer to work with. Steps to Sell Your Idea To sell your idea, write a pitch, cover letter, and list of producers to contact. Follow up with producers about your … Read more

People over the age of 65 and disabled retirees in New Mexico can now “freeze” their assessed property values if they make less than $32,000 a year. Social Security retirement benefits are taxable in New Mexico, but they also allow for a partial deduction. The median annual property tax paid by homeowners in New Mexico … Read more