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There are many informative sites on the World Wide Web, but actually trying to find these sites can be a frustrating experience. The Pierce Group compiled a list of Websites that have been helpful resources for the firm. When you click on a link, a new window will pop up. Close the window when you are ready to return to this page. Randy J. Pierce, CPA and The Pierce Group have no control over the information placed on these sites, so please use your common sense. Never make important decisions based solely on information you obtain from a web site. Always consult with a professional if you have any questions or concerns.
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Financial
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Dictionary of Money and Investing
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Having spent years compiling thousands of terms explaining all aspects of Wall Street, Mr. Morgenson, a Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times reporter, and Duke University business professor Mr. Harvey have teamed up to produce a handy new desk-reference tool.
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What's Wrong With Multi-Level Marketing?
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Has anyone said to you, "Let me tell you about an incredible ground-level business opportunity," and then invited you to engage in a "discussion?" Did you respond by thinking, "It's probably a multi-level marketing (MLM) organization"? Suppose it is? Is there anything wrong with MLM's? This article will analyze four problem areas with MLM's. Specifically, it will focus on problems of: (a) Market Saturation; (b) Pyramid Structure; (c) Morality and Ethics; and (d) Relationship Issues associated with MLM's.
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Free Site for College Financial Aid
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FinAid was established in the fall of 1994 as a public service. This award-winning site has grown into the most comprehensive annotated collection of information about student financial aid on the web.
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Kelly Blue Book
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Before buying a car, be sure to get the Blue Book value of the car you are buying or selling. Choose "Trade-In Value" if you intend to sell your car to a dealer, "Private Party Value" if you intend to sell your car to another consumer.
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Small Business Administration
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The SBA's mission is to maintain and strengthen the nation's economy by aiding, counseling, assisting and protecting the interests of small businesses and by helping families and businesses recover from national disasters. This site is a great resouce for the business community.
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Governmental
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The State of California Home Page
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This is the direct link to the great state of California's web site. From this site, you can link to numerous other California sites.
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Federal Consumer Information Center
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For over 35 years, Americans have been contacting the Federal Information Center, now known as the FCIC’s National Contact Center (NCC), to get answers to their questions about their government. Since 1990, the NCC has responded to public inquiries via a nationwide toll-free telephone number: (800) FED-INFO. The NCC responds to thousands of information requests every business day, either by providing the information directly or locating the source of assistance for the caller.
The National Contact Center (NCC), which is operated by Aspen Systems Corporation in Indianapolis, Indiana, has two main functions for the FCIC: responding to telephone and e-mail inquiries about Federal programs, benefits, and services; and processing telephone requests for consumer publications. Trained staff field the calls from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. eastern time, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. New in 2003, the NCC began accepting e-mail inquiries through FirstGov.gov. E-mail inquiries are answered within 2 business days. Recorded information on frequently requested subjects is available around the clock.
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State Board of Equilization
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Created in 1879 by a constitutional amendment, the Board of Equalization was initially charged with the responsibility of ensuring county property tax assessment practices were equal and uniform throughout the state. Currently the tax programs administered by the Board are concentrated in four general areas: sales and use taxes, property taxes, special taxes and the tax appellate program. Board-administered programs provided more than 37 percent of the state's tax revenue.
In addition to administering key state revenue programs, the Board plays a critical role with regard to California property taxes. Further, it acts as the appellate body for franchise and income tax appeals. The primary duties of the Board of Equalization are described in the Annual Report.
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U.S. Business Advisor
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Billed as the one-stop electronic link to government for business, the U.S. Business Advisor is a collection of links to other government agencies. Topics include doing business with the government, international trade, finance, labor and employment.
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Legal
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Legality of Protesting Taxation
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Have you been told or read that paying your taxes is unconstitutional? Review this material before deciding whether or not to pay taxes.
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May It Please the Court
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A great weblog for current legal news and general observations from Craig Williams, Esq. Mr. Williams is one of our good friends and has put together a interesting web site for legal enthusiasts.
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Miscellaneous
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Offshore Fishing News
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This is a great site for the fishing enthusist (and one of Randy J. Pierce's favorite sites).
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Tax
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The Internal Revenue Service
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The IRS, a branch of the Department of Treasury, deals directly with more Americans than any other institution, public or private. It also is one of the world's most efficient tax administrators. In 2002, the IRS collected more than $2 trillion in revenue and processed nearly 227 million tax returns.
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