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Half on the Check, Half in Cash: The Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously | JD Nails
Paying part of a worker's wages in cash off the books can feel like a win for everyone, but of all the habits in this series it's the one the IRS treats most seriously. Here is why it raises concern, and why it quietly hurts your staff too.

Half on the Check, Half in Cash: The Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously | Angel Nails Mt Pleasant
Paying part of a worker's wages in cash off the books can feel like a win for everyone, but of all the habits in this series it's the one the IRS treats most seriously. Here is why it raises concern, and why it quietly hurts your staff too.

Harmony Nails & Spa: The Card Reader That's Always Down: What Every Owner Should Know About Payment Apps and the IRS
When the card reader is conveniently down and everyone is asked to pay by Zelle, Venmo, or cash, the money is easy to leave off the books. Here is why that habit raises concern with the IRS, and why the trail is never as invisible as it looks.
Mount Pleasant Home Prices Cool After Two-Year Run-Up
Real estate agents in Mount Pleasant say inventory is finally catching up with buyer demand.
Port of Charleston Reports Record Cargo Volume
The South Carolina Ports Authority says container traffic climbed again this quarter, driven by manufacturing exports.
State Revenue Collections Beat Forecast for Third Straight Quarter
Economists cite steady consumer spending in Anderson and across the Midlands.
Workforce Housing Fund Announced for Coastal Counties
The fund targets service workers priced out of North Charleston amid rising rents.
Inflation Eases for South Carolina Households, State Economists Say
Grocery and fuel costs in the Florence area have leveled off after two years of sharp increases.
Housing Starts Pick Up in Anderson Suburbs
Builders point to steady in-migration as a key driver of new construction permits.