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6 key elements of a business budget
Tax document retention guidelines for small businesses
April 23, 2018
You may have breathed a sigh of relief after filing your 2017 income tax return (or requesting an extension). But if your office is strewn…
Individual tax calendar: Important deadlines for the remainder of 2018
April 18, 2018
While April 15 (April 17 this year) is the main tax deadline on most individual taxpayers’ minds, there are others through the rest of the…
TCJA changes to employee benefits tax breaks: 4 negatives and a positive
April 16, 2018
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) includes many changes that affect tax breaks for employee benefits. Among the changes are four negatives…
3 ways to supercharge your supervisors
April 5, 2018
The attitudes and behaviors of your people managers play a critical role in your company’s success. When your managers are putting forth…
Should you file Form SS-8 to ask the IRS to determine a worker’s status?
April 3, 2018
Classifying workers as independent contractors — rather than employees — can save businesses money and provide other benefits. But the IRS…
Can you claim your elderly parent as a dependent on your tax return?
March 29, 2018
Perhaps. It depends on several factors, such as your parent’s income and how much financial support you provided. If you qualify for the…
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2018 Q2 tax calendar: Key deadlines for businesses and other employers
March 27, 2018
Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the second quarter of 2018. Keep in mind…
Home-related tax breaks are valuable on 2017 returns, will be less so for 2018
March 21, 2018
Home ownership is a key element of the American dream for many, and the U.S. tax code includes many tax breaks that help support this…
Make sure repairs to tangible property were actually repairs before you deduct the cost
March 14, 2018
Repairs to tangible property, such as buildings, machinery, equipment or vehicles, can provide businesses a valuable current tax deduction…
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7 ways to prepare your business for sale
March 9, 2018
For some business owners, succession planning is a complex and delicate matter involving family members and a long, gradual transition out…
Don’t forget: 2017 tax filing deadline for pass-through entities is March 15
March 5, 2018
When it comes to income tax returns, April 15 (actually April 17 this year, because of a weekend and a Washington, D.C., holiday) isn’t the…
It’s time to get more creative with retirement benefits communications
March 3, 2018
Employees tend not to fully appreciate or use their retirement benefits unless their employer communicates with them about the plan clearly…
What’s your mileage deduction?
February 28, 2018
Individuals can deduct some vehicle-related expenses in certain circumstances. Rather than keeping track of the actual costs, you can use a…
Sec. 179 expensing provides small businesses tax savings on 2017 returns — and more savings in the future
February 26, 2018
If you purchased qualifying property by December 31, 2017, you may be able to take advantage of Section 179 expensing on your 2017 tax…
Tax credit for hiring from certain “target groups” can provide substantial tax savings
February 21, 2018
Many businesses hired in 2017, and more are planning to hire in 2018. If you’re among them and your hires include members of a “target…
Use benchmarking to swim with the big fish
February 16, 2018
You may keep a wary eye on your competitors, but sometimes it helps to look just a little bit deeper. Even if you’re a big fish in your…
Families with college students may save tax on their 2017 returns with one of these breaks
February 14, 2018
Whether you had a child in college (or graduate school) last year or were a student yourself, you may be eligible for some valuable tax…
Small business owners: A SEP may give you one last 2017 tax and retirement saving opportunity
February 12, 2018
Are you a high-income small-business owner who doesn’t currently have a tax-advantaged retirement plan set up for yourself? A Simplified…
TCJA temporarily lowers medical expense deduction threshold
February 7, 2018
With rising health care costs, claiming whatever tax breaks related to health care that you can is more important than ever. But there’s a…
Claiming bonus depreciation on your 2017 tax return may be particularly beneficial
February 5, 2018
With bonus depreciation, a business can recover the costs of depreciable property more quickly by claiming additional first-year…
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State and local sales tax deduction remains, but subject to a new limit
February 2, 2018
Individual taxpayers who itemize their deductions can deduct either state and local income taxes or state and local sales taxes. The…
Business interruption insurance can help some companies
January 31, 2018
Natural disasters and other calamities can affect any company at any time. Depending on the type of business and its financial stability, a…
Light a beacon to your business with a mission statement
January 26, 2018
Every company, big or small, should have a mission statement. Why? When carefully conceived and well written, a mission statement can serve…
Can you deduct home office expenses?
January 24, 2018
Working from home has become commonplace. But just because you have a home office space doesn’t mean you can deduct expenses associated…