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IRS ramps up compliance enforcement against certain businesses

The IRS has announced several tax-compliance initiatives that focus on businesses. Here’s a look at three of th...

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5/28/2024
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When buying a business, you may not focus on taxes. But the way the transaction is structured can lead to better or w...

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Two new federal rules regarding overtime pay and noncompete agreements have recently been adopted.

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Businesses that file 10 or more information returns must now file them electronically.

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2/6/2024
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1/12/2024
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11/7/2023
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The IRS recently announced the special “per diem” rates that became effective Oct. 1, 2023. Here are the ...

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11/2/2023
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10/24/2023
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The leaves are beginning to turn in some areas so it’s time for businesses to start thinking about year-end tax...

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The SECURE 2.0 Act’s new retirement catch-up contribution rules caused problems and confusion for employers and...

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Divorce can be financially complicated, especially if one or both of the spouses owns a business.

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If your corporation defaults on a loan that you guarantee, there may be tax consequences. You don’t want to be ...

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You can operate your small business in several ways. For example, your entity can be a sole proprietorship, an S corp...

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Launching a business? Here’s how start-up expenses are handled on a federal tax return.

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Is your business ready to implement these upcoming accounting rule changes?

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2/14/2023
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For 2023, high inflation has increased the adjustments the IRS makes annually to certain tax provisions. Here’s...

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1/24/2023
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You’ve probably heard about the new SECURE 2.0 law. Here’s what it might mean for your business.

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Has your accounting method kept up with your financial needs? It periodically makes sense to evaluate how you’r...

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Are you interested in reducing your 2022 tax liability? There’s still time to take these year-end tax planning ...

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11/10/2022
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Separating the ownership of a business’s real estate from the business isn’t always advisable. But it mig...

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8/23/2022
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Because of the soaring price of gasoline, the IRS has increased the standard mileage rate for qualified business driv...

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6/15/2022
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Has your business forecast its goals for next year? The pandemic has shed light on the shortcomings of static year-en...

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12/21/2021
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The Tax Implications of Owning a Corporate Aircraft

Ever wonder how much of a tax break you’d get if you bought a private plane for your business? Here are the bas...

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There may be ways your small business can save on 2021 taxes. But you must act before Dec. 31.

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The sun has set on the valuable Employee Retention Credit. Here’s what happened.

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Is your business giving holiday gifts to employees or customers this year? Or are you throwing a holiday party? Here ...

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11/18/2021
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Many Factors Are Involved When Choosing a Business Entity

There are many factors to consider when choosing a business entity. Here are just a few.

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Businesses Must Navigate Year-End Tax Planning With New Tax Laws Potentially on the Horizon

Allocating year-end tax planning time now can prove beneficial come tax filing time next year.

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11/10/2021
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Looking for a flexible, tax-advantaged option for providing health care coverage at your business? Consider a Health ...

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11/3/2021
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How Time Can Affect Planning Success

When it comes to business planning, time plays a large part in long-term success. 

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Business owners and their employees don’t have to pay Social Security tax on all their wages. Amounts above a c...

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Reducing employee risk plays a vital part in planning your business's future success and growth for the company....

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The fate of the Build Back Better Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill remains uncertain as Congress continues ...

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10/14/2021
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Why Communication Is Essential to Successful Planning

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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Claiming depreciation deductions for a passenger automobile can involve complex calculations. Here are the basic rule...

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As a successful business owner, it's essential to know the reason behind why you're protecting your business and...

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9/22/2021
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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...

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9/20/2021
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If your business is victimized by theft, embezzlement or internal fraud, you may be able to claim a tax deduction for...

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9/10/2021
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Creating incentives for key employees to support your business long-term can be a great benefit to planning the futur...

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9/8/2021
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If you own or operate a business, you may not know that the IRS has “Audit Techniques Guides” for certain...

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Divorce may have tax implications for the spouses involved, especially if one or both of them owns a business. Here a...

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8/26/2021
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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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8/19/2021
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When determining the future of your business, preparing key employees for a potential stake in ownership can position...

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8/17/2021
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Large Cash Transactions With Your Business Must Be Reported to the IRS

Certain types of businesses receive large payments of cash. They may be required to report the transactions to the IR...

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8/12/2021
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There are several options for operating your small business. For example, a sole proprietorship, an S corporation or ...

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Most business owners have a personal financial plan, but let's talk about why connecting that with a business continu...

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The deductibility of corporate expenses covered by officers or shareholders

If you spend money personally on behalf of your closely held corporation, you want to make sure either you or the bus...

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PPP Forgiveness and Repayment: What Businesses Need to Know Now

If you received a PPP loan, important forgiveness deadlines are approaching. Are you ready?

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Business applications have increased over the past year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. If you’re launchi...

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7/22/2021
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Are You Protecting Your Most Valuable Assets?

With a successful business comes the constant threat of competitors. Let's evaluate what your company's assets are an...

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7/21/2021
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The IRS will impose the “Trust Fund Recovery Penalty” on certain business owners and managers personally ...

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7/15/2021
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Owners of “pass-through” businesses can claim a valuable tax deduction that was created by a 2017 law. He...

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7/8/2021
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Let's take a look at just why agility is such an important skill for business owners to acquire and apply to their bu...

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If your business hasn’t already claimed the Employee Retention Tax Credit, you should check out if you’re...

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7/1/2021
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Traveling For Business Again? What Can You Deduct?

On the road again for business? Here’s a rundown of costs you can deduct for business travel.

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6/24/2021
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Although you might want to enjoy the lazy days of summer, employers and businesses should be careful not to miss thes...

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6/17/2021
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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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6/16/2021
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"Recordkeeping DOs and DON’Ts for Business Meal and Vehicle Expenses" | Keeping meticulous business record...

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6/10/2021
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Are you a business owner with teenage or college-age children who constantly need cash? You may want to hire them to ...

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6/3/2021
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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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6/2/2021
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Businesses that provide Health Savings Accounts to employees know they have a variety of benefits. Here are a few of ...

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5/27/2021
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When setting your business up for success, it's important to be able to identify deals that may hurt your company's f...

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5/25/2021
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Employee or independent contractor? That’s the question businesses ask when they bring on certain workers. Here...

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5/13/2021
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Some employers offer educational assistance plans as a recruitment and retention tool. Here are the rules to help ens...

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5/6/2021
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There’s a great deal of interest in alternative energy technologies today. If your business invests in certain ...

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4/29/2021
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Setting goals is an important part of business planning. In order to set strong goals for your business, let's take a...

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4/21/2021
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Tax Advantages of Hiring Your Child at Your Small Business

Thinking about hiring your teenager to work in your business? There can be significant tax benefits.

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4/8/2021
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There’s More to Business Than Money: Values-Based Goals

Money is only one part of what makes a business owner successful. Value-based goals are just as vital to running a bu...

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4/7/2021
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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...

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4/1/2021
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The Employee Retention Credit (ERC), which was created to encourage employers to keep their workforces intact during ...

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3/19/2021
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Business owners put years, if not decades, into planning the success of their business. However, rarely do they have ...

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3/17/2021
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Assessing and Mitigating Key Person Risks

Is the success of your business tied to certain “key” people? Many startups, professional service firms a...

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3/16/2021
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If You Run a Business From Home, You Could Qualify for Home Office Deductions

Business owners may be able to save tax with home office deductions. If you’re working from home (like lots of ...

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3/11/2021
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What Are the Tax Implications of Buying or Selling a Business?

Buying or selling a business may be the largest transaction you’ll ever make. Pay attention to taxes. After a d...

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3/4/2021
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Walk Before You Run: Phased Planning

It's important for business owners to plan for a successful future without their business. Here's the story...

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Don’t Make Decisions Without Data Analytics

Data analytics can help your nonprofit validate trends, uncover root causes and improve transparency. But before you ...

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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...

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2/25/2021
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Do you know the warning signs of delinquent payments? Being proactive helps protect your cash flow and profits.

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2/24/2021
Nonprofits: Get the Word Out In 2021 Image
Nonprofits: Get the Word Out In 2021

It’s not enough to maintain your current supporter base. You also need to grow it. Here are five tips for attra...

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2/23/2021
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The Cents-per-Mile Rate for Business Miles Decreases Again for 2021

The price of gas is down from a year ago. How does this affect the amount your business can deduct for business drivi...

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2/18/2021
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How well do your nonprofit’s development and accounting departments communicate?

Whether your nonprofit has only a handful, or hundreds, of staffers, communication can easily break down. Here’...

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2/17/2021
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Poor Planning, Big Problems: The Tale of Tom Poor

Business owners put years of planning and preparation into making their businesses successful. However, have you...

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2/17/2021
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ICFR Assessment and Attestation: Are You In Compliance with the Rules?

How strong are your company’s internal controls? Public companies must answer this question annually, and priva...

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2/10/2021
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PPP Loans Have Reopened: Let’s Review the Tax Consequences

Businesses that have been hit hard by the COVID-19 may be able to obtain help with PPP loans. Here are the basic rule...

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2/4/2021
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Change Is OK: How Planning Makes You Focused and Flexible

Focused business planning is essential in order to succeed in a world that is constantly changing and encouraging us ...

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2/3/2021
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New Law Doubles Business Meal Deductions and Makes Favorable PPP Loan Changes

Businesses received several favorable tax breaks in the COVID-19 relief bill that was recently signed into law. Here ...

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1/21/2021
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The Benefits and Challenges of a Third-Party Sale

As a business owner, when you go to sell your business, you may be looking at a long list of candidates. One of your ...

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1/20/2021
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Is a Family Transfer Right for Your Business?

There are many benefits, as well as challenges, to transferring the ownership of your business to someone in your fam...

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1/6/2021
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The QBI deduction basics and a year-end tax tip that might help you qualify

Some taxpayers may be able to achieve significant savings with the QBI deduction by taking certain steps at year end....

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12/23/2020
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Cutoffs: What Counts in 2020 vs. 2021

Accounting is time-sensitive. Here’s a primer on cutoffs for reporting revenue and expenses to help companies t...

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12/9/2020
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Health Savings Accounts For Your Small Business

Health Savings Accounts offer a way to set aside money on a pre-tax basis to pay for qualified medical expenses. Here...

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12/3/2020
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Keep Your Family Intact with Proper Estate Planning

It can be difficult to consider what will happen to your business and your family if you die unexpectedly. This ...

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12/2/2020
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Principles to Guide Your Nonprofit’s Relationship with Donors

The Donor Bill of Rights still offers solid principles for the care and handling of your nonprofit’s donors. Bu...

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12/1/2020
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New Business? It’s a Good Time to Start a Retirement Plan

Entrepreneurs: Don’t ignore saving for retirement. Here are the basics of tax-favored plans to help build your ...

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11/25/2020
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Smart Nonprofit Leaders Know How to Delegate

Good delegation is essential to running your nonprofit efficiently and cost-effectively. Here’s how to choose t...

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11/24/2020
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Don't Let Your Key Employees Jump Ship

Next-level management teams are the drivers behind building business value, but how can you and your advisors attract...

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11/18/2020
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How Much Insurance Does Your Nonprofit Need to Mitigate Risk?

Insurance is the cornerstone of your risk management program. Fortunately, it can be affordable because most nonprofi...

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11/17/2020
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If You Don’t Uncover the Skeletons in Your Closet, Your Buyer Will

What is due diligence and why is it important when it comes to selling your business? Find out more...

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11/5/2020
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Year-End Tax Planning for 2021

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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11/3/2020
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Ingredients to Jumpstart the Planning Process

When deciding to exit your business, you will need a proven process in place to ensure you have covered all the bases...

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10/21/2020
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The Process of Selling Your Business Has Already Begun

Every action you take during the life of your business has an impact on your departure down the road. Learn more ...

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10/7/2020
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Collective Impact Initiatives: All for One and One for All

Before your nonprofit joins a collective impact initiative, review five typical requirements; it could mean the diffe...

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10/6/2020
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Business Website Costs for Tax Purposes

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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Private Foundations Need Strong Conflict-of-Interest Policies

Even if your private foundation has good intentions, it may not be enough. You need a conflict-of-interest policy to ...

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9/21/2020
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Not All Strategies Are Created Equal

Know the difference between Succession Planning, Exit Planning and Business Planning and how to best execute each.

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9/16/2020
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Reporting Discontinued Operations Today

Many businesses have undergone strategic shifts during the pandemic. Here’s how to determine whether that chang...

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9/15/2020
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Financial Dashboards Can Steer Your Nonprofit Towards Financial Success

Financial dashboards help nonprofit leaders make decisions by providing clear visualizations of key metrics. Here is ...

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9/10/2020
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Find Your Best Path to the Future

Follow these steps to develop a clear picture of how to transition your business to the successor you choose. 

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9/3/2020
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3 Steps to "Stress Test" Your Business

Under stress? Here’s how you can spot vulnerabilities and prevent your business from being blindsided in crisis...

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8/27/2020
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Should Your Nonprofit Accept That New Grant?

Government or foundation grants can help your nonprofit, but they could hamstring your organization. Learn more....

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8/26/2020
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Funding a Sale to “Insiders”

Business owners often consider “insiders” as viable successors. Can this be a fatal flaw in planning...

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8/19/2020
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How to Codify Your Nonprofit's Ethics

Nonprofits that enforce a "code of ethical conduct" are associated with 50% lower fraud losses. Get started here...

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8/18/2020
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Forecasting Financial Results for a Start-Up Business

Today’s markets are unpredictable, but changing conditions can open new business opportunities.

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8/13/2020
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File Cash Transaction Reports for Your Business - On Paper or Electronically

If your business receives large cash or cash equivalent payments, you may have to report them to the IRS. 

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8/12/2020
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Rethinking Cash Flow

Since you can’t escape the impact of cash flow, you might as well take it head on, right?

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8/6/2020
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Reporting CAMs in the COVID-19 Era

How the pandemic could add a new layer of complexity to the new-and-improved auditor’s report. 

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8/3/2020
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Drive Success with Dashboard Reports

Is your business running like a fine-tuned machine? Dashboard reports can help you quickly recognize problems and eme...

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7/29/2020
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Reporting Embedded Leases

Beware: Your supply and service contracts may contain hidden surprises known as “embedded” leases.

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7/15/2020
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Steer Clear of the Trust Fund Recovery Penalty

The “Trust Fund Recovery Penalty” is among the more dangerous tax penalties facing business owners and ma...

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7/6/2020
Where Transferable Value Comes From

One of the most important elements of a successful business transition is transferable value. No matter what an owner...

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6/18/2020
Realistic Timelines

Global economic disruption uniquely affects each business.

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CARES Act: Tax Provisions for Businesses

CARES Act - Tax Provisions for Businesses

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Preparing Your Company for Possibly Disruption Due to the Coronavirus

There is a lot of information, and misinformation, being shared about Covid-19. With the continued spread of the viru...

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Fairness and Equity Among Family Members

Owning a successful business can complicate family relations, especially when it comes to family finances. With ...

3 Things That Can Build Future Business Value

What can you do to help yourself overcome growth plateaus?

Concrete Data to help with “The Art of the Deal”

Do you have the information you need to negotiate for your business?

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2/8/2019
How Business Owners Are Approaching Their Futures

Take a moment to consider the long-term future of your business.

THE TAX CUTS AND JOBS ACT: 30 Ways The Act May Affect You And Your Business

A summary of the most widely applicable points of the tax reform passed in December 2017.

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1/19/2018
THE TAX CUTS AND JOBS ACT: Changes to Business Taxation

Part 3 of 3: A summary of the most widely applicable points of the tax reform passed in December 2017.

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1/19/2018
How Do I Sell Thee? Let Me Count the Ways

It’s been said that the best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago — or today. The same applies to your bu...

Does Your Organization Have Unrelated Business Income?

Even though an organization is recognized as tax-exempt, it still may be liable for tax on its unrelated business tax...

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Understanding Small Business Certification

As companies vie for their share of federal funds in a competitive market, many are weighing the benefits of a small ...

Due Diligence: How to Avoid Surprises When Acquiring a Manufacturing Company

Due diligence is one of the most critical stages in the process of purchasing a business. Some buyers incorrectly ass...

What Will Happen To Your Business When You Leave?

We understand that business owners are so busy addressing today’s economic challenges that they can overlook th...

Set A Fair Price To Sell Your Share Of The Business

If, emulating Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman, you hope to climb the Pyramids and hit the tables in Monte Carlo whe...

‘Look-Through’ Lowdown

We all know how important it is to understand how tax laws affect the day to day operations of a construction busines...