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Jamie Johnson

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Jamie Johnson is a Kansas City-based freelance writer who specializes in writing about small business and finance. In additional to writing for CO, she currently writes for clients like Business.com, Quicken Loans, and Business Insider.

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What Is Tax Form 941, and Who Needs to File It?
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How to Issue Form 1099
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How to Build a Recovery Plan for Your Business
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Tips for Creating a Recession-Proof Business Plan
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S Corp Tax Election (Form 2553)
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