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LaunchHouse seeking tech startups for LaunchHouse Accelerator program

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Lean business accelerator to invest in 10 tech startups

Shaker Heights, OH – February 25, 2013 – Shaker LaunchHouse, a lean business accelerator based in Northeast Ohio, is seeking early stage, broad-based technology startups focused on technology, Internet, mobile and hardware/robotics to apply for the LaunchHouse Accelerator (LHX) program. Applications for the LHX 2013 program open March 8, with the program kicking off August 12.

With the $200,000 ONEFund grant, LHX will invest in 10 tech companies consisting of two or more co-founders, to participate in the LHX program. The startups are required to remain in Cleveland for the duration of the 12-week, boot camp-style accelerator program.

From its inception in 2008, LaunchHouse has invested in 40 diverse companies which have raised more than $5.5 million in follow on funding. Since the conclusion of the inaugural LHX 2012 program, the companies have been able to create more than 20 jobs, a majority of which are in Northeast Ohio.  

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Important Federal Tax Dates for March 2013

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Fri 1 Deposit payroll tax for payments on Feb 23-26 if the semiweekly deposit rule applies.
Fri 1 Farmers and Fisherman: File Form 1040 and pay any tax due.  However, you have until Apr 15 to file if you paid your 2012 estimated tax payments by Jan 15, 2013.
Wed 6 Deposit payroll tax for payments on Feb 27 – Mar 1 if the semiweekly deposit rule applies.
Fri 8 Deposit payroll tax for payments on Mar 2-5 if the semiweekly deposit rule applies.
Mon 11 Employers:  Employees are required to report to you tips of $20 or more earned during February.
Wed 13 Deposit payroll tax for payments on Mar 6-8 if the semiweekly deposit rule applies.
Fri 15 Corporations:  File Form 1120 for calendar year and pay any tax due. For automatic 6-month extension, file Form 7004 and deposit estimated tax.
Fri 15 Employers:  Deposit payroll tax for Feb. if the monthly deposit rule applies.