The tax law is not static. Since the publication of this book, Congress has enacted a massive spending measure—the Further Consolidated Appropriations … Read more about Supplement to J. K. Lasser’s 1,001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2020
How to Help Employees with Student Loan Debt
Estimates put the outstanding amount of student loan debt for about 45 million people in the U.S. at over $1.5 trillion. Many of those facing high … Read more about How to Help Employees with Student Loan Debt
Supplement to J.K. Lasser’s Small Business Taxes 2020
The tax law is not static. Since the publication of this book, Congress has enacted a massive spending measure—the Further Consolidated Appropriations … Read more about Supplement to J.K. Lasser’s Small Business Taxes 2020
Coronavirus: What It Means to Your Business
Pandemics—the worldwide spread of a new disease—have had profound effects on society and, as a result, on business. The current coronavirus is … Read more about Coronavirus: What It Means to Your Business
5 Surprising Tax Rules Every Business Should Know
When you’re in business, you kind of assume that all of your expenses are fully deductible. But this assumption is wrong. The tax law imposes various … Read more about 5 Surprising Tax Rules Every Business Should Know
USMCA and Small Business
On January 16, 2020, the Senate passed the United States, Mexico, and Canada Agreement (USMCA), which the President signed into law on January 29, … Read more about USMCA and Small Business
The New Joint Employer Rule: What It Means to Your Company and Your Employees
The U.S. Department of Labor has issued a final rule on joint employers for purposes of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Under this rule, which … Read more about The New Joint Employer Rule: What It Means to Your Company and Your Employees
5 Ways to Reduce Employee Stress
According to the American Institute of Stress, 80% of workers feel stress on the job. This stress causes problems for both the employee and the … Read more about 5 Ways to Reduce Employee Stress
Figuring Your Estimated Taxes for 2020
Business owners who are self-employed usually pay their taxes in four estimated tax payments for the year. The final installment for 2019 is due on … Read more about Figuring Your Estimated Taxes for 2020
Flu Season and the Workplace
According to one scholarly paper, which examined the effects of employment on influenza rates, “the spread of the influenza virus is linked with … Read more about Flu Season and the Workplace
Adapting Your Retirement Plan to the SECURE Act
There are many new rules for qualified retirement plans and IRAs that impact your business in the coming years. These new rules are contained in the … Read more about Adapting Your Retirement Plan to the SECURE Act
Preparing for Economic Changes: Staying Alert
“I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.” - Jimmy Dean. No one knows how the economy … Read more about Preparing for Economic Changes: Staying Alert
15 Fringe Benefits Your Employees Want in 2020: With a Tax Twist
A while back Unum polled employees to determine which benefits they valued most. In today’s tough job market, small employers are challenged to offer … Read more about 15 Fringe Benefits Your Employees Want in 2020: With a Tax Twist
10 New Year’s Resolutions
While few keep them, it doesn’t stop us from making them every year. Here are my 10 favorites for business owners. (This is an expanded version of an … Read more about 10 New Year’s Resolutions
J.K. Lasser’s Guide to Self-Employment Second Edition
The number of self-employed individuals is growing substantially. FreshBooks’ Women in the Independent Workforce, 2nd annual report says that … Read more about J.K. Lasser’s Guide to Self-Employment Second Edition