A job loss is bad but the tax implications could make it worse
April 19, 2024
Unemployment has been holding steady recently at 3.7%. But there are still some people losing their jobs — particularly in certain…
Empower your sellers with sales enablement
April 17, 2024
The driving revenue force of just about every kind of business is sales. But all too often, once a sales team is up and running, it’s left…
Maximize the QBI deduction before it’s gone
April 15, 2024
The qualified business income (QBI) deduction is available to eligible businesses through 2025. After that, it’s scheduled to disappear. So…
Beware of a stealth tax on Social Security benefits
April 12, 2024
Some people mistakenly believe that Social Security benefits are always free from federal income tax. Unfortunately, that’s often not the…
B2B businesses: Assess customer credit carefully
April 10, 2024
Does your company operate in the business-to-business (B2B) marketplace? If so, you’re no doubt aware of the double-edged sword that is…
Bartering is a taxable transaction even if no cash is exchanged
April 8, 2024
If your small business is strapped for cash (or likes to save money), you may find it beneficial to barter or trade for goods and services.…
Key 2024 inflation-adjusted tax parameters for small businesses and their owners
April 5, 2024
The IRS recently announced various inflation-adjusted federal income tax amounts. Here’s a rundown of the amounts that are most likely to…
Should your business change its health care plan for next year?
April 5, 2024
Open enrollment for most health care plans is many months away. That makes now a good time for businesses to consider changing their…
Key 2024 inflation-adjusted tax amounts for individuals
April 3, 2024
The IRS recently announced various 2024 inflation-adjusted federal tax amounts that affect individual taxpayers. Most of the federal income…
How renting out a vacation property will affect your taxes
April 3, 2024
Are you dreaming of buying a vacation beach home, lakefront cottage or ski chalet? Or perhaps you’re fortunate enough to already own a…
Smaller companies: Explore pooled employer plans for retirement benefits
April 1, 2024
Most businesses today need to offer a solid benefits package. Failing to do so could mean falling behind in the competition to hire and…
Don’t forget to empty out your flexible spending account
March 29, 2024
If you have a tax-saving flexible spending account (FSA) with your employer to help pay for health or dependent care expenses, there’s an…
Solving the riddles of succession planning for family businesses
March 27, 2024
Every established company will encounter challenges when confronting the thorny issue of succession planning. Family-owned businesses,…
A company car is a valuable perk but don’t forget about taxes
March 25, 2024
One of the most appreciated fringe benefits for owners and employees of small businesses is the use of a company car. This perk results in…
Is your business underestimating the value of older workers?
March 22, 2024
The job market remains relatively tight for businesses looking to fill open positions or simply add top talent when the fit is right. That…
The “nanny tax” must be paid for nannies and other household workers
March 20, 2024
You may have heard of the “nanny tax.” But if you don’t employ a nanny, you may think it doesn’t apply to you. Check again. Hiring a…
Giving gifts and throwing parties can help show gratitude and provide tax breaks
March 18, 2024
The holiday season is here. During this festive season, your business may want to show its gratitude to employees and customers by giving…
How businesses can get better at data capture
March 15, 2024
It would be hard to argue against the notion that almost every kind of business today is data-driven. Without the information you need to…
2024 Q1 tax calendar: Key deadlines for businesses and other employers
March 13, 2024
2024 Q1 tax calendar: Key deadlines for businesses and other employers Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses…
Court awards and out-of-court settlements may (or may not) be taxed
March 11, 2024
Monetary awards and settlements are often provided for an array of reasons. For example, a person could receive compensatory and punitive…
The standard business mileage rate will be going up slightly in 2024
March 8, 2024
The optional standard mileage rate used to calculate the deductible cost of operating an automobile for business will be going up by 1.5…
Reinvigorating your company’s sales efforts heading into the new year
March 6, 2024
Business owners, with the year just about over, you and your leadership team presumably have a pretty good idea of where you want your…
Don’t overlook taxes when contemplating a move to another state
March 4, 2024
When you retire, you may think about moving to another state — perhaps because the weather is more temperate or because you want to be…
3 types of internal benchmarking reports for businesses
March 1, 2024
As each year winds to a close, owners of established businesses can count on having plenty of at least one thing: information. That is,…