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  • Business Planning | 05.15

    Help For Minority-Owned Businesses Shut Out Of PPP Loan Relief

    Question of the Week How can we help minority-owned businesses shut out of PPP Loan relief? After a bumpy start, money from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is flowing. As…
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  • Business Planning | 05.08

    How can I maximize PPP Loan Forgiveness?

    Question of the Week How can I maximize PPP Loan Forgiveness? Happy Five-Minute Friday, all! Hope you had a good week. After a bumpy start in round one, the second…
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  • Business Planning | 04.17

    Did I miss out on stimulus relief?  

    Question of the Week Did I miss out on stimulus relief? It’s that time again…Happy Five-Minute Friday! I hope you all are staying healthy, happy and sane during this time.…
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  • Business Planning | 04.03

    Am I getting money from the government? – Part II

    Question of the Week Am I getting money from the government? – Part II Happy Five-Minute Friday all! What. A. Week. The big news this week was the role out…
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  • Business Planning | 02.28

    How can I invest in marijuana?

    Question of the Week How can I invest in marijuana? Happy Five-Minute Friday all! I’ve had several of you ask me about investing in marijuana, whether through a dispensary, farming…
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  • Business Planning | 02.21

    High deductible plans that don’t qualify for an HSA

    Question of the Week High deductible plans that don’t qualify for an HSA Happy Friday all! This week I have a follow up to last week’s post about HSAs: the…
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  • Business Planning | 01.31

    Help! Do I need to send a 1099-Misc?

    Question of the Week Help! Do I need to send a 1099-Misc? Hey all! Happy Five-Minute Friday.  I hope you’ve had a good week! Tax season is officially here. The…
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  • Business Planning | 09.17

    Can I Deduct That As A Business Expense?

    I work with many business owners and by far, the most commonly asked question I get is, “Can I deduct that as a business expense?” As with all good tax law…
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  • Business Planning | 07.16

    The Best Retirement Plans for Small Businesses

    On Tuesday, I gave some tips on improving your finances in 2015 by making simple changes to your retirement account.  These solutions are also accessible to those of you who…
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  • Business Planning | 03.17

    Can I Deduct That As A Business Expense?

    I work with many business owners and by far, the most commonly asked question I get is, “Can I deduct that as a business expense?” As with all good tax law…
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  • Business Planning | 02.17

    Should I Have A Single Person S-Corporation?

    The 2018 tax season is here! We are finally going to see the effects of the tax law change at the end of 2017. And as you can image, lots…
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  • Business Planning | 11.28

    Single-member LLC or S-Corp? Finding the right business structure for your one- or two-person business

    Do you manage a one- or two-person business? You may want to re-evaluate the way you structure your business in 2019, as new tax rules change the incentives for very…
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  • Business Planning | 10.03

    The Business Owner’s Guide to the Qualified Business Income Deduction

    Are you eligible for a 20 percent business income deduction this year? The qualified business income (QBI) deduction is one of the most intriguing elements of the Tax Cuts and…
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Brian Thompson Financial LLC (“BTF”), is a Registered investment Adviser in the States of Illinois and New York. Based in Chicago, BTF focuses specifically on serving mission-driven LGBTQ entrepreneurs locally and nationwide. Brian Thompson, JD, CFP® is a proud member of NAPFA, XY Planning Network and Pride Planners.

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