• You should first establish if you have a partnership business (where both spouses have an equal say in the affairs, services, and capital of the business) or an employee-employer relationship (where one spouse substantially controls management decisions). These relationships face different tax situations.
   
• If there is an employee-employer relationship, the "employee" spouse may be subject to income tax, Social Security, and Medicare.
   
• If there is a partnership relationship, your business income may need to be reported on Form 1065, U.S. Return of Partnership Income. 

If you want to improve your golf game, good news! There are things you can do both on and off the course that will help with your swing. Sometimes, we just can't get out to play, but that doesn't mean that your game has to suffer. Golf pros encourage spending 10 to 20 minutes a day on something golf-related to stay in the swing (see what we did there) of things.

For example, you might take some time to work on your full swing, work on your putts, or even just research some tips from the pros. No matter what, though, spend some time on something golf-related every day. Your score will thank you!

If you're looking for a healthy snack, look no further than nuts! Nuts are full of protein, good fats, and fiber. Plus, they're delicious!

Here are some of our favorite nuts:

• Almonds - A handful of almonds has about 6 grams of protein. In addition, they also have about 14 grams of monounsaturated fat (one of the healthier fats).
   
• Pistachios - Pistachios are full of protein and fiber!
   
• Walnuts - Walnuts are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids.
   
• Cashews - Cashews have a little bit of everything, including healthy fats, protein, carbohydrates, fiber, vitamin E, and magnesium.
   
• Pecans - Pecans contain polyphenols, which are antioxidants that provide a host of benefits to the body.

Not only are nuts delicious on their own, but they can also be added to cereal, oatmeal, and even desserts for a protein-packed punch.

Tip adapted from Healthline.com[10]

The Perfect Composting Recipe

Composting is great for your garden! The nutrients in composted soil give your flowers or houseplants a little extra boost. But not just any compost soil will do. Here are some tips on how to create the perfect compost recipe.

• There's a difference between composting "greens," like kitchen scraps, and "browns," like dried leaves or cardboard. Your compost recipe should have a good mix of both.
   
• Greens are nitrogen-rich, while browns are carbon-rich.
   
• Ideally, you should shoot for a 30:1 ratio in carbon to nitrogen. You'll know if you have too much nitrogen if your pile is slimy and stinky. And if you have too much carbon, the pile will be dry and slow to decompose.
   
• Add your nitrogen-rich ingredients in thin layers to make sure all of the greens are in contact with carbon-rich browns.
   
• When in doubt, err on the side of too much carbon! 

Once you nail your composting recipe down, you'll be helping the environment by repurposing your scraps and yard waste and helping your garden thrive.

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