Posts by redridge35

Brenda Wood3 said:Wait, isn't it true that the IRS just drops a decision on last year's contributions based on those PO-SD forms?
Look, you don't even have to worry about registering for Social Security or Medicare separately; you just pay whatever difference shows up on the IRS notice.

Actually, you really do need to register your small business with both Social Security and Medicare by filling out the necessary paperwork and dropping it off at the Social Security Administration and Medicare offices.

Susan Watson6 said:So, you’re wondering how the whole Social Security thing actually works and when you're supposed to get your act together and file, aren't you? Basically, you just need to apply once you hit the eligibility age, though you can technically start looking into it a bit earlier depending on when you want that check to start hitting your account.

If you're looking for banking recommendations, I’m all ears—which ones actually offer decent fees and won't make opening or managing an account a total nightmare?
You can definitely open a checking account through Revolut, and I see they've got that Revolut business registration option available too if you're looking to go that route. If you’re actually considering revolut business registration, just know you're stepping into a world of bureaucratic headaches that even Chase couldn't dream of complicating.

If you’re looking to get your small business registered with Social Security and Medicare, don't sweat the timing too much—you can actually get that all squared away even if you've already officially opened your doors for business.

I’ve got my business account set up over at Chase, and honestly, I'm pretty sure the fees are basically the same no matter which bank you go with these days.

I can't really say much about Revolut, to be honest. I haven't spent enough time using it to give you a solid opinion.

Susan Watson6 said:Hey there,
I’m planning on launching a sole proprietorship and hiring some employees.

I could really use some info—basically just looking for a little help to confirm I've got my facts straight:

Once I wrap everything up, I'll handle the registration, get a company seal made, open a business checking account, and file the RPO form to register as a taxpayer; what exactly comes next before I can actually start operating?

I'm assuming the next steps involve drafting the cash register limit regulation and an internal fiscalization policy? And am I correct in thinking I have to create both regardless of whether I plan to take cash or not?
If I do end up dealing in cash, will I need to go out and buy specific hardware and software for fiscalization and issuing receipts, and does anyone have a solid recommendation for those?

Also, regarding the timeline: if my official registration date is, say, April 28th, 2021, then the earliest I could realistically start working would be May 6th, 2021? Can I use those eight days to knock out all the previous steps like getting the seal, opening the account, and filing the paperwork?

As a sole proprietor who is already working for another employer, am I required to register with Social Security and Medicare, or am I exempt? It's pretty confusing because I read somewhere that I might still be obligated to pay contributions based on this second line of work.

Could you guys recommend a bank and let me know where I should open my business account? I'm curious about fees and which bank makes the whole process the most painless. Right now, everything I have is with Chase, so would sticking with them be the easiest route, or do other banks offer better perks? Edit: I already have an account with them; can I just repurpose that one, or am I forced to open a completely separate business account?

Yeah, you can definitely get all those things sorted during that 8-day window.

As a freelancer working for another employer, am I actually required to sign up with Social Security and Medicare? I’m a bit thrown off because I read somewhere that I'd still be on the hook for paying taxes based on this second gig.

You definitely have to sign up. I'm actually in the exact same boat—running a freelance business while working a regular job elsewhere.

Does anyone have recommendations or experiences with banks? Basically, where should I open my business checking account? What are the fees like, and which one makes the whole process the easiest? Right now, I do all my banking at Chase, so would sticking with them be the simplest move, or do other places offer better perks? Edit: I already have an account with them; can I just use that, or do I need a specific new one for the business?

You'll need to open a dedicated business account.

crimsonhawk23 said:Basically, just buy what you want instead of stealing it.

Already bought it.

Does anyone know how I can swap out the text that says Accenture for something else?

https://www.photobox.co.uk/my/photo/...d=501196258375

Walter Long7 said:Two years ago in Seattle, for instance, local advocacy groups were already crying xenophobia toward migrants... Given that at least 250,000 Muslims have been resettled over the last three years, the real question is whether there will even be any space left in these massive cities where a parade can pass without offending some segment of the minority population.

If things keep moving at this exact pace, Sweden is going to be a pretty wild place to be in five years. 😁

frozenranger52 said:According to the most recent polling data, the Swedish Democrats—that anti-immigration party—are actually seeing the highest levels of support right now. Even though their numbers sit at just 24.9%, it’s still the largest single share of the vote, even edging out the Social Democrats who currently lead the governing coalition:

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/w...-a7649506.html

I feel like the questions I was asking earlier regarding the AfD and what's going on in Germany could totally apply to the situation with the Sweden Democrats too.

David Vaughn75 said:The reality is, you guys want Muslims to follow your specific social playbook, yet you're all over the place trying to ban gay marriage while nobody's coming after your lifestyle.

The Right wing just wants to force their own morality down everyone's throats so we're all forced to live life their way.

Nah, it’s more like you’re trying to push your own agenda, but people in Muslim countries just aren't buying it. I mean, how many Muslim nations actually recognize gay marriage or even offer any kind of protection for the LGBTQ+ community, atheists, religious minorities, or even just the basic rights of women? It’s hard to wrap my head around it.

You guys seem to think anyone moving here is going to jump right into your way of life—it’s all about those birth rates for you, isn't it? And yet, you still try to convince yourselves that you're the progressive, tolerant types, if that helps you sleep at night.

David Vaughn75 said:The way the right wing tries to defend fascists is honestly stomach-turning.

They hate the left so much—I mean, they absolutely loathe anyone with even a hint of progressive leanings—that they’d probably roll out the red carpet for Hitler himself just to make sure the left doesn't hold onto power.

Look, what we’re actually looking for is a version of the left similar to what you see in places like Prague or Bratislava—a group that actually looks out for its own citizens instead of getting totally intoxicated by cultural Marxism. Most other leftist parties today seem obsessed with finding any excuse to bring in as many immigrants as possible from Africa or the Middle East just to pad their voter numbers. You can see the end result in places like Belgium, where certain groups openly talk about using birth rates to eventually implement Sharia law.

I don't get why you liberals refuse to see that there are entire cultures that have zero interest in integrating into Western society. But nope, everyone has to follow your specific playbook, where there's a Pride parade on every single street corner. Seriously, do me a favor and take a quick trip to some Islamic countries and tell me if things would work that way over there.

I was just watching Global on HRT4, and they had this segment about how Sweden is handling its asylum policies lately. Their reporter really hit the nail on the head, though—he pointed out how Sweden has become a land of extremes and looks like it's headed straight for a massive downward spiral.

Protests hitting Washington, D.C., 5 arrested

http://www.thelocal.se/20161112/swed...-demonstration

Any word on what's happening with Justice League Dark?

Man, you really dug this thread up after four and a half years! Honestly, even though the critics absolutely tore it apart when it first hit theaters, I still think the movie is a totally worthy successor to the original.

Paul Kern12 said:Unlike Italy or Greece, the US is a free nation—it isn't acting as some sort of vassal to others. Furthermore, the US has already established protocols regarding where to return these vessels. To whom would the Italians return them? Perhaps to Libya, which refuses to take them back and where ISIS is slowly but surely gaining control?
Or where should the Greeks send them if Turkey blocks their entry into their own waters?
I maintain that pressure needs to be applied to Turkey, as they more or less profit from the plight of migrants. And, naturally, there must be an attempt to stabilize the situation in Libya.

In my opinion, the Greeks shouldn't even let migrants enter their waters in the first place—and the same goes for the Italians, no matter how harsh they have to be to stop it. As long as the idiots in the EU keep playing pretend with their "humanitarian" act, people are just going to keep coming, probably from all over Africa and Asia. It’s like migrants follow this logic: if they let these ones through now, maybe they'll let me in too.

Kate Peterson80 said:The situation is beyond critical; these people have nowhere left to turn. It’s a far cry from the old days when folks migrated across continents just to find fertile soil or clear out some timber. Jobs are drying up here, and as you head further south, things only get bleaker. North Mexico and Greece won't last much longer. Mexico is facing massive flooding on top of an already crippled economy. Albanians and Mexicans can't afford a failed tourist season, and we're in even worse shape. Honestly, I think everyone is eventually just going to let them pass through.

If we just let them all through, someone else is going to show up—people coming from totally different areas that haven't been hit by war yet—and then what? Are we just supposed to sit around and wait until the public finally loses its mind?

Paul Kern12 said:I find myself somewhat shaken by this—assuming the report is accurate... essentially, there is an article in The Wall Street Journal suggesting that Angela Merkel was negotiating behind the backs of her fellow European Union leaders, going against what the EU heads had previously agreed upon. According to the piece, she was actually the one who originated the very conditions that were later presented by the Turks—all seemingly in an attempt to secure some kind of resolution, perhaps just to bolster her own flagging reputation back in Germany.
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/f6c982ec-e54...#axzz42O7732AR

The article in Canadian: http://www.napi.hu/nemzetkozi_gazdas...it.611402.html

If we're talking about handing over an extra 3 billion euros to Turkey by 2018 plus visa-free travel, then she’s seriously lost it if she thinks that’s going to win her back any respect. 🤦

Dennis Hall41 said:Personally, I think the idea of scrapping visas altogether sounds way more dangerous.

It feels like we're staring down the barrel of the European Union falling apart, especially since nobody really wants anything to do with Turks right now.

Paul Thomas46 said:Do you really think that having the whole European Union and all those other countries get together would actually accomplish anything? 😁

I mean, come on—even if they started assigning everyone based on those quotas again, I have to ask: who is actually going to force someone to stay against their will?
You try to ship them over, and they just find a way out.
"Sure, you might get $15 a month. Maybe. You might have a better shot once your paperwork clears—which usually takes about a year. If you decide to appeal, well, then you're looking at another two or three years" (and honestly, nobody even needs to lie about it, it’s just the reality of the system 🤣)
"Alright, thanks, catch you later, I guess."

And even if they did try to distribute everyone by country, most of them would just end up heading toward Germany or Sweden anyway.

Mutti is losing her mind a little more every single day.

hiddenmarlin14 said:The Pope's take on European Union policy:

"We might as well be talking about an Arab invasion"

A loose translation of an article from a major news outlet.

Quinn:

According to the Vatican Observer, the head of the Catholic Church made these remarks on Tuesday during a meeting with members of the French social movement Pink Fish. He goes on to say: "Throughout its history, Europe has faced numerous invasions! But it has always found a way to reinvent itself, move forward, and thrive through intercultural dialogue." Addressing the current friction within the EU regarding the migrant crisis, he adds: "Europe cannot afford national selfishness, political games, or petty maneuvering." He also takes aim at declining birth rates in Spain and Italy, suggesting the continent needs to put more political muscle behind supporting families. These critiques from the Pope come as a bit of a surprise, especially given his recent calls for solidarity with refugees and his praise for the "generous assistance" provided to refugees in Greece.

Honestly, it feels like he’s bipolar or something—one minute he’s saying one thing, then he flips completely and says the exact opposite.

Donna Harris11 said:Back in early 2015, the Tsipras administration was actually threatening to ship migrants off to Germany.

Honestly, I don't think we should feel bad for Greece.

Maybe they'll finally decide to actually manage their own borders now.

I wouldn't hold my breath, though—it seems like they've collectively decided to just be as clueless as the rest of Europe. 😵