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Run — It’s the IRS
How to Escape the IRS Horror Movie
It’s like a scene out of a scary movie — you open your mailbox and rifle through your mail. Somehow, you’ve managed to dodge the horror of bills! But what you find is much worse … a letter from the IRS. You feel your heart drop to your stomach as you see their name on the envelope, and you hope this is all a bad dream. Unfortunately, it’s not a dream, and many people find themselves in this exact situation. Getting in trouble or having issues with the IRS is a fear many people have. You may try to avoid the situation by leaving the letter on the kitchen counter, your desk, or on your refrigerator. But avoiding the IRS will not make them go away. It will only cause these letters to continually land on your doorstep. Although dealing with the IRS is a nightmare, you have to face this fear head-on for it to go away. “You don’t have to deal with the IRS when you go through me. I will handle all the correspondence, meetings, and negotiations so you don’t have to.” First, you need to figure out why the IRS contacted you. They may be reaching out because you haven’t filed a tax return in years, they need additional information, they have a question about your return, or something may be inaccurate on your forms. It’s crucial you resolve these issues promptly before you suffer penalties. The IRS can implement Failure to File Penalty, Failure to Pay Penalty, and even issue a Federal Tax Lien — which is the government’s legal claim against your property. To avoid these consequences, it’s vital you don’t ignore your IRS letter.
If you find yourself running into any of these issues, don’t panic. In the last few years since the pandemic, I’ve seen an increase in the number of calls I get from people like you who need assistance with their taxes. Filing taxes and dealing with the IRS is frightening, but you don’t have to go through the process alone. If you need help resolving your issues, the only professionals who can represent you are attorneys, CPAs, and enrolled agents. However, not all of these professionals handle these types of cases. Therefore, you need to visit a specialist in tax resolutions. A tax resolution specialist, like myself, is your best option. You all know how much I care for you and your needs, and I want to ease the stress you face as much as possible. If you meet the qualifications, we can utilize many options to assist you. You don’t have to deal with the IRS when you go through me. I will handle all the correspondence, meetings, and negotiations so you don’t have to. When the IRS knows you have an experienced tax professional on your side, they know you’re serious about resolving your tax issues. So, give me a call today and let me see what I can do to get the IRS off your back so you can return to your regular life. Although everyone hates receiving that dreaded IRS letter, it’s important to face it right away so this scary movie can end —
and you can have a happy ending. I will help you all with your other taxes and financial needs, and I will be more than happy to take the terror of the IRS off your plate. So, if you or someone you know is dealing with the IRS, please contact me today.
–Craig Hanson
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GIVE THEM SOMETHING TO SMILE ABOUT Improving Employee Happiness
It can be incredibly difficult to attract and retain talented employees if they’re unhappy
work environments. Once you find the root of your business’s problem, whether it’s one of these reasons or something else you identify, it’s time to make the necessary adjustments. If your employees’ biggest concern is a lack of compensation, benefits, and/or flexibility, figure out where you can add some. You might not have the extra money to give everyone a raise, but if you aren’t offering paid time off, start there. Additionally, you could offer additional performance-based incentives — such as extra vacation days or gift cards — but your main goal should be to increase your employees’ pay annually, even if it’s by a small percentage. You can also add flexibility to employees’ schedules by allowing remote work a few days a week or having a window of time for employees to clock in and out. Nobody wants to work in a toxic environment, and if word gets out that your employees aren’t happy due to company culture, you will find it difficult to attract talented employees. If your employees cite toxicity in the workplace as their biggest concern, then let positive change start with you. Treat your employees with the same respect you’d give a business partner; likewise, your management team should be trained on how to speak meaningfully to employees and provide constructive feedback rather than tearing them down. Always recognize employees for their hard work and offer rewards for a job well done. When you listen to your employees’ concerns, you can make the workplace a better environment for everyone involved. If employees are happy, your entire business gets a boost in productivity.
working for your business. While it might seem impossible to make every single employee happy, there are things you can do to boost overall morale. But first, you need to assess their current morale and figure out where you’re coming up short. The easiest way to start measuring employee happiness and morale is with surveys. Companies such as 15Five, Officevibe, and Culture Amp have online surveys you can give to your employees and gather their opinions on what can be changed and improved upon in your business. Once you know how your employees feel, you can begin implementing different tactics to help improve their happiness. According to CareerPlug, the most common reasons that employees leave their jobs are lack of compensation, benefits, or flexibility; health and safety concerns; and toxic
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IS REMOTE WORK THE FUTURE? ‘The Nowhere Office’ Explores This Idea
WHY DID OLD MOVIE ACTORS TALK LIKE THAT? Understanding the Trans-Atlantic Accent If your business has switched over to a remote or hybrid environment and you’re still trying to figure out how to successfully manage your team, “The Nowhere Office” will help you develop a plan. Hobsbawm also tackles the idea of how much employees should be working. She informs business owners that it’s okay to have employees work less, as it can lead to more productivity. She states that “work can and should be not only a source of raw income but also a purposeful life itself.” While your employees need to earn a livable wage, they should also find passion in their work, or they will quickly burn out and feel resentment toward their job. productivity, and writes that remote or hybrid workplaces can be more flexible for employers and employees alike while still allowing work to be completed on time. But if remote work is the future, what will happen to the workplaces owned by businesses? Are they unnecessary? Not exactly, explains Hobsbawm. She believes that businesses still need physical workspaces, but how they are used will change. They will no longer be a place where employees spend their entire days. Instead, they will be designated for networking, training, and development.
HAVE A Laugh Now that pandemic lockdowns have been lifted, many business owners have attempted to push employees to return to the office full time. Hobsbawm believes that’s the wrong approach, as forcing employees back into an office could kill Think about your current work environment for a second. Is it the same as it was three years ago? Likely not, as the traditional workplace was overhauled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and now, many employees across various industries are working remotely. But can work return to the offices full time? Should it? Julia Hobsbawm answers these questions and more in her book “The Nowhere Office: Reinventing Work and the Workplace of the Future.”
If you’ve ever watched an old movie from the ‘30s or ‘40s, you’ve likely noticed actors like Cary
Grant and Katherine Hepburn speaking with an unusual accent. It sounds very deliberate and almost, but not quite, British. This “trans-Atlantic accent” wasn’t the norm: It was a silver screen phenomenon. So where did it come from?
At the time actors were not used to speaking on camera, and some
struggled with it. Realizing they needed help, many turned to elocution lessons to build their confidence and screen presence. Hollywood loved the accent because it was neutral and crossed class lines, allowing both rich and poor viewers to relate to the characters. The trans-Atlantic accent eventually became a part of film language, but audiences then — unlike now — understood it was an act.
If you want to experience the speaking style, turn to classic movies like “Bringing Up Baby” and “Holiday.”
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Proven Methods to Become a Better Closer
Here’s a situation you’re probably familiar with: You’ve got a prospective client, and it seems like they’re interested in your product, but no matter what you or your top salespeople say or do, they just won’t commit to the sale. If this sounds like your business, don’t panic! There are ways you can improve your closing skills that you can start doing right now! One of the most tried-and-true methods is the assumptive close. In this tactic, the salesperson proceeds under the assumption that the prospect already wants to buy. They won’t say things like, “Are you ready to buy?” Instead, they focus on saying, “How many of our products would you like to purchase?” Another often successful method is the “puppy dog close.” This is a common tactic that involves offering a free trial or sample of your product to the prospective client in hopes they will fall in love with it and continue with the actual purchase. However, improving your closing skills means nothing if you don’t put legwork into the actual sales process beforehand. When you try to sell to someone with whom you aren’t familiar, even just talking with them can be difficult. So, you need to make an effort to know each customer and their potential PERFECT YOUR ABILITY TO CLOSE SALES
objections. Take some time to figure out who they are and why they’re coming to your business for your products or services. This will help you figure out what objections they may have so that you can develop a plan to combat their doubts. Lastly, know when to give up on a sale. You aren’t going to be able to close with every customer who walks through your door, and that’s okay. When prospects fail to show interest in closing after multiple meetings, it’s time to focus your efforts elsewhere. If you get too caught up in one unlikely prospect, you may miss out on more promising opportunities. If you take the time to learn and train your team on different selling techniques, you will begin to notice an increase in sales before long.
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IRS Problems?
Let Us Help!
IRS problems are a very personal type of issue, and people often do not know where to turn for help. This can generally affect all aspects of your life, and many people just live with the problem for months and sometimes years, assuming that nothing can be done about it. Imagine how relieved you or someone you know would feel if you could just put them in the hands of a competent expert who deals with the IRS on a daily basis and who really cares about helping people. This professional could give them peace of mind so they can stop looking over their shoulder once and for all, knowing they do not need to meet or communicate with the IRS any longer. As your representative, we handle all IRS communications on your behalf. It’s easy for good, hardworking Americans to fall behind. Providing IRS tax help to Jamestown and the surrounding area was a natural evolution for us at Craig Hanson, CPA Financial and Tax Services. I want to help people like you. I have come across many people who have tried to handle their IRS situation themselves (or with their current CPA or person who prepared their taxes) but didn’t receive the relief they were seeking. I know the “ins and outs” of the tax system and can negotiate a personalized solution for you. My firm now handles IRS representation services, which include Preparation of Unfiled Income Tax Returns, Penalty Reduction, Offers in Compromise, Payment Plans, Financial Hardship Plans, Wage Garnishment/Bank Levy Releases, Audits, and IRS Appeals. I’ll listen — in complete confidence — to your IRS difficulties. I’ll answer your questions, explain your options, suggest solutions, and provide you with a written estimate of our fees to permanently resolve your IRS difficulties. If you or someone you know has an IRS problem, call (701) 252-6190 and schedule a confidential consultation. Call now — the IRS acts fast when they think you have their money!
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