Finance & Economy
Analysis of Oklahoma's economic trends, from statewide development corridors to banking, housing, and workforce shifts.
Bellagio Nails: 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.
Across the Regions
- Tulsa MetroTulsa's Aerospace Manufacturing Base Reassesses Supply Chain Strategy
- Central OklahomaHousing Affordability Pressures Reshape Central Oklahoma's Construction Priorities
- Eastern OklahomaCherokee Nation Economic Development Expands Small Business Grant Program
- Western OklahomaWestern Oklahoma Wheat Country Sees Renewed Farm Equipment Financing Demand
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Half on the Check, Half in Cash: The Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously | UNIQ NAIL BAR
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.
Fashion Nails & Spa: The Charge That Doesn't Show Up: What Every Nail Salon Owner Should Understand About Taxes
Charging part of a service on the card and quietly collecting the rest off the books has a name, skimming, and it is one of the surest ways to raise concern with the IRS. Here is why it is riskier than it looks, and what honest owners do instead.
Half on the Check, Half in Cash: The Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously | Pro Nails & Spa
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.
Oklahoma Credit Unions Report Growing Demand for First-Time Homebuyer Programs
Credit unions across the Oklahoma City metro report increased enrollment in first-time homebuyer assistance programs, as elevated home prices and interest rates make down payment support more valuable to prospective buyers.
Lawton-Fort Sill Corridor Sees Steady Commercial Real Estate Activity
Commercial real estate brokers in Lawton describe steady activity along the corridor connecting the city to Fort Sill, driven by businesses serving military families and defense-adjacent employers.
Oklahoma City Development Corridors Draw Renewed Private Investment
Several commercial corridors in Oklahoma City are seeing renewed private investment interest, reflecting broader confidence in the metro area's economic trajectory.
Downtown OKC Office Conversions Gain Momentum as Vacancies Persist
Developers are converting several aging downtown Oklahoma City office towers into residential units, a response to persistent post-pandemic office vacancies and steady demand for downtown housing.
Tulsa Riverfront Development Draws New Round of Private Investment
A new phase of mixed-use development along the Arkansas River in Tulsa is attracting private investment, building on public riverfront improvements completed in recent years.
Rural Credit Unions Expand Small Business Financing Programs
Credit unions serving rural Oklahoma communities are expanding small business lending programs, filling gaps left by the retreat of some traditional bank branches.
Ponca City and Bartlesville See Divergent Paths in Energy-Linked Economic Base
Ponca City and Bartlesville, both historically shaped by the energy industry, are taking somewhat different approaches to diversifying their local economies as energy employment patterns shift.