Starting a business or keeping it afloat can be a difficult process, which is why these associations in New York provide support, training and even financing for women entrepreneurs.
This March 8 marks International Women’s Day, whose goal is, among other things, to celebrate the achievements of women, as well as fight for their rights and gender equality.
In this article we show you a list of the resources that are offered to women who are looking for resources for their business.
Women NYC
New York City has a site specializing in women entrepreneurs.
In it you can find free or low-cost legal advice, mentors, programs to improve your business and recommendations to make it grow.
You can review all the offer they have for the women entrepreneurs in the following link.
Department of Small Business Services (SBSNYC)
He Department of Small Business Services helps people serve as a liaison between entrepreneurs and City departments. Help with permits and licenses and general help with government paperwork.
SBANY
The New York Chapter Department of Small Business Support is a federal office that has federal contracting certification, counseling, and financing programs.
They also serve as liaisons with partner organizations, loans, and organizations that help small businesses.
WeNYC
This association helps women to create businesses.
It has resources, workshops and support for women entrepreneurs.
NYSBDC
The New York Center for New Business Development offers free business advice, training and resources.
It has a section to help women entrepreneurs.
Wise Woman Business Center
This organization supports women entrepreneurs at any stage of their business, from starting it to growing it.
They offer advice, training, connections and courses.
Support for Women Entrepreneurs Amber Grants
This association gives support of $10,000 each month to women who want to start their own business.
All they have to do is sign up and tell their story and what they would do with the resources.
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1/13
Next April 18 ends the term to present your statement. To do it safely and quickly, the IRS spokesperson, Alejandra Castro, recommended having the forms of all the work you have done and the receipts you have paid in order to receive your tax refund between 6 to 8 weeks later. She reviews the information in detail at the following link: http://uni.vi/tzgZ104pXR6
2/13
Free tool The Internal Revenue Service has made a system available to taxpayers to facilitate the filing of 2022 returns. Alejandra Castro, spokesperson for the IRS, ensures that anyone with an income of $73,000 or less can use the tool. Here we tell you more about it.
3/13
Have the documentation ready The accountant Ramona Cedeño indicated that one of the most common mistakes is not presenting the complete documentation. You can review the first steps and the necessary documentation in the following link.
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4/13
If you are an immigrant you also have to declare If you are an immigrant and you have not yet legalized your immigration status, you may wonder if you are in danger of being deported when filing taxes. You do not have to be afraid. Look what the law says…
5/13
Joint or separate declaration? The tax preparer Brayan Coca points out that the tax marital status will be reflected in the deduction of your taxes. The expert indicates that married couples filing jointly can get more credits.
6/13
What to do if you did not file taxes last year? There are taxpayers who think that if they stop filing and paying taxes for a year nothing will happen, but they may be wrong, as this could cause them serious problems. The payment of fines, penalties and interest may be some of the various consequences of not doing the due process. Public accountant Ramona Cedeño explains what a person should do in this type of case.
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7/13
What can I deduct from taxes? Certified tax preparer Arturo Murillo explains that self-employed people have great advantages; since there are several services and items that can be deducted from your tax return. We explain some deductions you can make.
8/13
Don’t falsify your returns before the IRS Tax preparer Brayan Coca says that those who want to take advantage of tax credits provided by the government can face charges of tax fraud, which has serious legal and financial consequences. “The IRS would do an investigation and if you are found guilty, you could get a penalty of 20 to 75% of the credit you are claiming.”
9/13
Choosing a good tax preparer It is important that you know some recommendations when choosing a good preparer. Alejandra Castro, spokesperson for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), points out that on irs.gov there is a directory with qualified people that you can go to. “Another thing is to review your record and be careful with ghost preparers, who are not dedicated to doing taxes the entire year,” Castro said.
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10/13
Although the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has hired an additional 5,000 people, in order to answer the calls of taxpayers, you can also check the places that give free advice in New York at this link.
11/13
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) made several Taxpayer Assistance Centers (TACs) available to the inhabitants of New York and New Jersey. The special information days will be held one Saturday a month, with the aim of helping people resolve their doubts about tax returns or any other tax issue. Check the dates in this link.
12/13
“I like to remind taxpayers to look closely when filing their return because many times their history is already in the software used by the tax preparer,” says Alejandra Castro, IRS spokesperson. Likewise, she explains that it is essential to always notify changes of residence or bank account, because if you forget to do so, the process can be delayed.
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13/13
Take care of your information. Authorities alert taxpayers to protect their personal and financial information, as they could be a victim of identity theft this tax season. Alejandra Castro, spokesperson for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), indicates that “many times people find out that they have been victims because they file a return and they cannot do it electronically.” That’s why she advises implementing two-step verification to get into the IRS system.
