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September 11, 202611 min read

Washington's Homeowner Recovery Program Is Now Paying Claims: A Contractor Bookkeeping and Registration Survival Guide

Since July 1, 2026, a Washington homeowner holding an unsatisfied court judgment against a registered contractor can collect up to $25,000 per parcel from L&I's Homeowner Recovery Program, and the state then pursues the contractor for reimbursement. This guide covers the eligibility rules, the $30,000 general and $15,000 specialty bond requirements, and the job-costing, change-order, retention and sales-tax bookkeeping habits that keep a dispute from ending in a judgment.

Mike Thrift

constructionbookkeepingjob-costing

August 16, 202615 min read

New Jersey's $5,000 to $1.5 Million Data Broker Law: What Selling Customer Data Now Costs Small Businesses

New Jersey's A5328 (signed June 30 2026) charges $5,000 to $1.5 million a year to register as a data broker, and extends that regime to first-party 'data collectors' that sell data gathered from their own customers. Selling sensitive data is banned outright with no consent exception at $50,000 per record, effective immediately, while registration and fees are expected to be enforced from June 2027 under a $2,500-per-day penalty.

Mike Thrift

complianceprivacyregulatory

August 4, 20267 min read

Osek Patur vs. Osek Murshe: Israel's ₪120,000 Freelancer VAT Threshold Explained

Israeli freelancers must convert from osek patur (VAT-exempt) to osek murshe (VAT-charging) status once annual invoiced revenue crosses ₪120,000, with the conversion retroactive to the crossing date and closed-list professions like architects and lawyers required to register as osek murshe from their first shekel.

Mike Thrift

tax-complianceinternational-taxsales-tax

July 21, 20269 min read

Iowa SF629: The New Expedited Business Filing Tiers, What They Cost, and When to Pay

Iowa Senate File 629, signed June 2, 2026 and effective July 1, 2026, writes four expedited business filing tiers into Iowa Code section 9.15 — one-hour ($200), same-day ($125), two-day ($50), and five-day ($15) surcharges on top of standard fees — covering formations, amendments, mergers, foreign qualifications, and dissolutions for every entity type.

Mike Thrift

small-businessllcincorporation

July 21, 20267 min read

Kansas Just Cut Business Filing Fees for the First Time Since 2008 — Here's What Changed

Kansas's 2026 fee overhaul — the first since 2008 — sets LLC, LLP, and LP formation at the same $90 online fee corporations pay, cuts PEO annual report fees from $1,000 to $250, and lowers biennial report fees, saving Kansas businesses over $3 million a year combined.

Mike Thrift

small-businessllcincorporation

July 21, 20268 min read

New Jersey Cuts Business Formation Fees: What the July 2026 Reduction Means for LLCs and Corporations

New Jersey reduced business formation fees effective July 1, 2026 — LLC and corporation registration drops from $125 to $100, nonprofit registration from $75 to $50, with annual report, amendment, merger, and dissolution fees cut by about $25 each. Here's how the new rates compare nationally and what new founders should do next.

Mike Thrift

small-businessllcincorporation

July 21, 20267 min read

Texas SB 1036: Solar Retailers Must Register with TDLR by September 1, 2026

Starting September 1, 2026, Texas SB 1036 requires residential solar retailers and salespersons to register with TDLR, with penalties up to $2,500 per violation ($10,000 when the customer is 65+) and contract-refund orders. Here's who must register, what the code of conduct prohibits, and how to prepare.

Mike Thrift

solarcomplianceregistration

July 13, 20268 min read

Short-Term Rental Registration in 2026: What Airbnb and Vrbo Hosts Must Do to Stay Compliant

City ordinances now require Airbnb and Vrbo hosts to register short-term rentals, display license numbers, and remit occupancy tax, with per-day fines reaching $2,000 in cities like Los Angeles and $484 in San Francisco for lapsed certificates.

Mike Thrift

airbnbproperty-managementcompliance

November 18, 202513 min read

The Complete Guide to Registering Your Business Name

Registering your business name protects your brand and establishes legal groundwork. Learn the essential steps to secure your name and meet legal requirements.

Mike Thrift

businessbrandingentrepreneurship

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