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Businesses face a variety of tax-related deadlines in the first quarter of 2022. Here are some of them.
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When it comes to business planning, time plays a large part in long-term success.
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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...
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If you own or operate a business, you may not know that the IRS has “Audit Techniques Guides” for certain...
Divorce may have tax implications for the spouses involved, especially if one or both of them owns a business. Here a...
If your corporation defaults on a loan that you guarantee, you don’t want to be blindsided by the tax implicati...
Certain types of businesses receive large payments of cash. They may be required to report the transactions to the IR...
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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?
Business applications have increased over the past year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. If you’re launchi...
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...
If your business hasn’t already claimed the Employee Retention Tax Credit, you should check out if you’re...
On the road again for business? Here’s a rundown of costs you can deduct for business travel.
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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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When setting your business up for success, it's important to be able to identify deals that may hurt your company's f...
Employee or independent contractor? That’s the question businesses ask when they bring on certain workers. Here...
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Some employers offer educational assistance plans as a recruitment and retention tool. Here are the rules to help ens...
There’s a great deal of interest in alternative energy technologies today. If your business invests in certain ...
Thinking about hiring your teenager to work in your business? There can be significant tax benefits.
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 ...
On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The...
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Buying or selling a business may be the largest transaction you’ll ever make. Pay attention to taxes. After a d...
How much do your employees have to earn in 2021 before they can stop paying Social Security tax? How much can they co...
The price of gas is down from a year ago. How does this affect the amount your business can deduct for business drivi...
A filing requirement is coming up if your business pays independent contractors or makes other payments.
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The Employee Retention Tax Credit rewards employers that can afford to keep workers on the payroll during the COVID-1...
Some taxpayers may be able to achieve significant savings with the QBI deduction by taking certain steps at year end....
Before Dec. 31, your business should buy any needed business assets and place them in service. That way, you can take...
Do you operate your business as an S-Corp? Be aware that several elections are available to you and your shareholders...
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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...
The passive activity loss rules can be complex and trip up some taxpayers. Here are the rules.
The tax rules for treating computer software costs can be complex. Here’s a basic explanation.
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With fall's arrival, it’s time for businesses to start thinking about fourth quarter tax deadlines.
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Many businesses have undergone strategic shifts during the pandemic. Here’s how to determine whether that chang...
Depreciating assets involves a complex area of tax law; here’s a rundown:
If your business received a PPP Loan, you should be aware of the potential tax implications.
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Today’s markets are unpredictable, but changing conditions can open new business opportunities.
If your business receives large cash or cash equivalent payments, you may have to report them to the IRS.
The SBA just released a new round of FAQs targeted at providing guidance for PPP loan forgiveness. Find out more.
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.
In some cases, partners may be taxed on more partnership income than was distributed to them from their partnerships....
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Global economic disruption uniquely affects each business.
CARES Act - Funding and Employment Retention Provisions
CARES Act - Tax Provisions for Businesses
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A brief summary of each state's economic nexus thresholds
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The deductibility of certain expenses is obvious, while in other cases it’s unclear. And the TCJA affects many ...
Which parts of the recent tax reform have the greatest impact on not-for-profit organizations?
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While it remains the case that the lower corporate tax rates for C corporations increase cash flows and therefore pot...
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.
The Impact of New Tax Law on Valuations
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