Unlocking the mystery of taxes on employer-issued nonqualified stock options

Unlocking the mystery of taxes on employer-issued nonqualified stock options Employee stock options remain a potentially valuable asset for…

The amount you and your employees can save for retirement is going up slightly in 2025

The amount you and your employees can save for retirement is going up slightly in 2025 How much can you and your employees contribute to…

Marketing your B2B company via the right channels

Marketing your B2B company via the right channels For business-to-business (B2B) companies, effective marketing begins with credible and…

The nanny tax: What household employers need to know

The nanny tax: What household employers need to know  Hiring household help, whether you employ a nanny, housekeeper or gardener, can…

From flights to meals: A guide to business travel tax deductions

From flights to meals: A guide to business travel tax deductions As a business owner, you may travel to visit customers, attend…

Surprise IT failures pose a major financial risk to companies

Surprise IT failures pose a major financial risk to companies It’s every business owner’s nightmare. You wake up in the morning, or perhaps…

You don’t have to be in business to deduct certain vehicle expenses

You don’t have to be in business to deduct certain vehicle expenses When you think about tax deductions for vehicle-related expenses,…

How can you build a golden nest egg if you’re self-employed?

How can you build a golden nest egg if you’re self-employed? If you own a small business with no employees (other than your spouse) and…

Should your company offer fertility benefits?

Should your company offer fertility benefits? Most businesses today understand all too well that they must craft a robust and varied…

Maximize your year-end giving with gifts that offer tax benefits

Maximize your year-end giving with gifts that offer tax benefits As the end of the year approaches, many people start to think about their…

Employers: In 2025, the Social Security wage base is going up

Employers: In 2025, the Social Security wage base is going up As we approach 2025, changes are coming to the Social Security wage base. The…

Turnaround acquisitions are risky growth opportunities for today’s companies

Turnaround acquisitions are risky growth opportunities for today’s companies When it comes to growth, businesses have two broad options.…

How your business can prepare for and respond to an IRS audit

How your business can prepare for and respond to an IRS audit The IRS has been increasing its audit efforts, focusing on large businesses…

Is your money-losing activity a hobby or a business?

Is your money-losing activity a hobby or a business? Let’s say you have an unincorporated sideline activity that you consider a business.…

Working capital management is critical to business success

Working capital management is critical to business success Success in business is often measured in profitability — and that’s hard to…

Unlock your child’s potential by investing in a 529 plan

Unlock your child’s potential by investing in a 529 plan If you have a child or grandchild planning to attend college, you’ve probably…

How businesses can better retain their salespeople

How businesses can better retain their salespeople The U.S. job market has largely stabilized since the historic disruption of the pandemic…

Advantages of keeping your business separate from its real estate

Advantages of keeping your business separate from its real estate Does your business require real estate for its operations? Or do you hold…

Can homeowners deduct seller-paid points as the real estate market improves?

Can homeowners deduct seller-paid points as the real estate market improves? The recent drop in interest rates has created a buzz in the…

Understanding your obligations: Does your business need to report employee health coverage?

Understanding your obligations: Does your business need to report employee health coverage? Employee health coverage is a significant part…

IT strategy showdown: Enterprise architecture vs. Agile

IT strategy showdown: Enterprise architecture vs. Agile Few, if any, companies can operate successfully today without the right information…

6 tax-free income opportunities

6 tax-free income opportunities Believe it or not, there are ways to collect tax-free income and gains. Here are some of the best…

Businesses must stay on guard against invoice fraud

Businesses must stay on guard against invoice fraud Fraud is a pernicious problem for companies of all shapes and sizes. One broad type of…

Is your home office a tax haven? Here are the rules for deductions

Is your home office a tax haven? Here are the rules for deductions Working from home has become increasingly common. The U.S. Bureau of…