No matter the size or shape of a business, one really can’t overstate the importance of sound accounts receivable policies and procedures. Without a strong and steady inflow of cash, even the most wildly successfulRead More »5 ways to take action on accounts receivable
The Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) is a valuable tax break that was extended and modified by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), enacted in March of 2021. Here’s a rundown of the rules. BackgroundRead More »Eligible Businesses: Claim the Employee Retention Tax Credit
Married couples may not be able to save as much as they need for retirement when one spouse doesn’t work outside the home — perhaps so that spouse can take care of children or elderlyRead More »Are you a nonworking spouse? You may still be able to contribute to an IRA
As mitigation measures related to COVID-19 ease, it will be interesting to see which practices and regulatory changes taken in response to the pandemic remain in place long-term. One of them might be relief fromRead More »IRS extends administrative relief for 401(k) plans
As we continue to come out of the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be traveling again for business. Under tax law, there are a number of rules for deducting the cost of your out-of-town business travelRead More »Traveling for business again? What can you deduct?
Married couples may not be able to save as much as they need for retirement when one spouse doesn’t work outside the home — perhaps so that spouse can take care of children or elderlyRead More »Are you a nonworking spouse? You may still be able to contribute to an IRA
Among the only certainties of business technology is that it will continue changing. One consequence of this is a regular need for companies to undertake IT projects such as developing custom software or upgrading networkRead More »Critical path method can propel IT projects
At many businesses, job descriptions have it easy. They were “hired” (that is, written) many years ago. They haven’t had to change or do anything, really, besides get copied and pasted into a want adRead More »Are your company’s job descriptions pulling their weight?
Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the third quarter of 2021. Keep in mind that this list isn’t all-inclusive, so there may be additional deadlines that applyRead More »2021 Q3 tax calendar: Key deadlines for businesses and other employers
Are you age 65 and older and have basic Medicare insurance? You may need to pay additional premiums to get the level of coverage you want. The premiums can be expensive, especially if you’re marriedRead More »Seniors may be able to write off Medicare premiums on their tax returns
Most of us are taught from a young age never to assume anything. Why? Well, because when you assume, you make an … you probably know how the rest of the expression goes. A dangerousRead More »Don’t assume your profitable company has strong cash flow
If you’re claiming deductions for business meals or auto expenses, expect the IRS to closely review them. In some cases, taxpayers have incomplete documentation or try to create records months (or years) later. In doingRead More »Recordkeeping DOs and DON’Ts for business meal and vehicle expenses