Can anyone share some tips for budding entrepreneurs. What are the do's and dont's for them.

I am a Nonresident Alien and I live in Ensenada Baja California Mexico. I’m about to buy many electronics. Total value would be around $12,000 for my personal use. I am building my own house and I want to buy from SEARS in Chula Vista, California, but I don’t want to pay double tax (in the US and Mexico) since I am going to import the merchandise to Mexico. Is there any way to avoid the payment of taxes in Chula Vista?

I am doing freelancing for two different companies and I have several questions. I deliver for them digital files, such as research, PowerPoints or excel files. Do I need to add sales tax to the invoices? When and how do I file taxes? I have never worked before in California and just started working in October last year.

Are payday loans meant to help people in times of emergency or just to trap them into a cycle of debt?

If I'm participating in my employer's 401K plan, may I also set up a SEP-IRA for my self-employment income?

Is a credit card statement considered a viable replacement of a receipt for income tax documentation of expenses or are credit card slips still required?

Share your experience of using a bad credit loan or a payday loan: was is it helpful for you?

Is commission rebate from the buyer's Realtor to the buyer a taxable income? Transaction was done outside of the escrow and 1099-Misc (Box 7) was issued to the buyer following January. 1) is this taxable income for the buyer and 2) if so, is he responsible for SE taxes as well?