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Let's talk about the importance of communicating your business plans to those who can help you achieve them.
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Have you bought or sold business assets in an M&A deal in 2021 or are in the process of a transaction? If so, you...
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Have you been affected by one of the many natural disasters that have occurred this year? Tax relief may be available...
If your business is victimized by theft, embezzlement or internal fraud, you may be able to claim a tax deduction for...
Creating incentives for key employees to support your business long-term can be a great benefit to planning the futur...
If you own or operate a business, you may not know that the IRS has “Audit Techniques Guides” for certain...
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If your corporation defaults on a loan that you guarantee, you don’t want to be blindsided by the tax implicati...
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Certain types of businesses receive large payments of cash. They may be required to report the transactions to the IR...
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Most business owners have a personal financial plan, but let's talk about why connecting that with a business continu...
If you spend money personally on behalf of your closely held corporation, you want to make sure either you or the bus...
If you received a PPP loan, important forgiveness deadlines are approaching. Are you ready?
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With a successful business comes the constant threat of competitors. Let's evaluate what your company's assets are an...
The IRS will impose the “Trust Fund Recovery Penalty” on certain business owners and managers personally ...
Owners of “pass-through” businesses can claim a valuable tax deduction that was created by a 2017 law. He...
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A company's key employees play an essential role in maintaining business success. So, what can you do in order to kee...
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You may know where you want your money to go when you die, but let's take a look at how to plan and strategize your w...
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There’s a great deal of interest in alternative energy technologies today. If your business invests in certain ...
Setting goals is an important part of business planning. In order to set strong goals for your business, let's take a...
Thinking about hiring your teenager to work in your business? There can be significant tax benefits.
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Eligible businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic now have until May 31 to apply for a PPP loan. Here’s the...
The Employee Retention Credit (ERC), which was created to encourage employers to keep their workforces intact during ...
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It's important for business owners to plan for a successful future without their business. Here's the story...
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How much do your employees have to earn in 2021 before they can stop paying Social Security tax? How much can they co...
Do you know the warning signs of delinquent payments? Being proactive helps protect your cash flow and profits.
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The price of gas is down from a year ago. How does this affect the amount your business can deduct for business drivi...
Whether your nonprofit has only a handful, or hundreds, of staffers, communication can easily break down. Here’...
Business owners put years of planning and preparation into making their businesses successful. However, have you...
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Some taxpayers may be able to achieve significant savings with the QBI deduction by taking certain steps at year end....
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Health Savings Accounts offer a way to set aside money on a pre-tax basis to pay for qualified medical expenses. Here...
It can be difficult to consider what will happen to your business and your family if you die unexpectedly. This ...
The Donor Bill of Rights still offers solid principles for the care and handling of your nonprofit’s donors. Bu...
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Good delegation is essential to running your nonprofit efficiently and cost-effectively. Here’s how to choose t...
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We asked our tax professionals for a few suggestions on how to get organized and prepare for 2021. Here they are...
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Every action you take during the life of your business has an impact on your departure down the road. Learn more ...
Before your nonprofit joins a collective impact initiative, review five typical requirements; it could mean the diffe...
Your business likely has a website. How do you treat the costs involved in developing your site for tax purposes? Her...
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Know the difference between Succession Planning, Exit Planning and Business Planning and how to best execute each.
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If your business receives large cash or cash equivalent payments, you may have to report them to the IRS.
Since you can’t escape the impact of cash flow, you might as well take it head on, right?
How the pandemic could add a new layer of complexity to the new-and-improved auditor’s report.
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Global economic disruption uniquely affects each business.
CARES Act - Tax Provisions for Businesses
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Take a moment to consider the long-term future of your business.
A summary of the most widely applicable points of the tax reform passed in December 2017.
Part 3 of 3: A summary of the most widely applicable points of the tax reform passed in December 2017.
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