Bonus depreciation is a first-year write-off for the cost of eligible property that’s used instead of depreciating the cost over a number of years. … Read more about New Bonus Depreciation Rules for Equipment and Production Property
Women-Owned Businesses in 2026: What the Latest Data Reveals
With March being Women’s History Month, it’s a good time to examine women-owned businesses. The 2026 Report of The Impact of Women-Owned Businesses, … Read more about Women-Owned Businesses in 2026: What the Latest Data Reveals
A Practical Guide to Equipment Leasing for Lessors and Lessees
For housing, should you buy or rent your home if you need a place to live? If you’re leaving your home, should you sell it or rent out? The same … Read more about A Practical Guide to Equipment Leasing for Lessors and Lessees
How Small Businesses Can Prepare Now for Summer Internships
You’ll often see a statistic quoted from Monster.com that 85% of companies use internships as a means to recruit for full-time employment (I couldn’t … Read more about How Small Businesses Can Prepare Now for Summer Internships
Important 2025 Tax Elections for Partnerships and S Corporations
The deadline is fast approaching for partnerships and S corporations reporting on a calendar year to file their 2025 federal income tax returns. This … Read more about Important 2025 Tax Elections for Partnerships and S Corporations
What Employers Need to Know About the New 2026 W-2 Requirements
If you have employees, you’ve just filed 2025 W-2 forms for 2025, but it’s not too soon to familiarize yourself with the 2026 version of the form. A … Read more about What Employers Need to Know About the New 2026 W-2 Requirements
How Small Businesses Can Compete with Big Players Using Same-Day Delivery
E-commerce giants have fundamentally changed customer expectations. Fast — and even same-day — delivery is now a new standard rather than a luxury. … Read more about How Small Businesses Can Compete with Big Players Using Same-Day Delivery
Cupid Goes to Work: Love, Liability, and the Workplace
Love at the office is alive and well. Monster’s 2026 Workplace Relationships Report found that the majority (53%) of workers have had a crush on a … Read more about Cupid Goes to Work: Love, Liability, and the Workplace
The Number of Partnerships and LLCs Is Growing
“I can do things you cannot, you can do things I cannot; together we can do great things.” — Mother Teresa When two or more parties come together … Read more about The Number of Partnerships and LLCs Is Growing
Small Business Tax Recordkeeping Made Easy: 7 Proven Tips
The law requires businesses to keep books and records of income and expenses. And to take deductions and other tax breaks, you need to meet certain … Read more about Small Business Tax Recordkeeping Made Easy: 7 Proven Tips
What Are Peanut Butter Pay Raises? Plus More Ways to Reward Employees
You want to reward employees, and the main way to do this is with pay increases. This can be done in various ways. In addition to or in lieu of pay … Read more about What Are Peanut Butter Pay Raises? Plus More Ways to Reward Employees
Supplement to J. K. Lasser’s 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2026
By Barbara Weltman THIS SUPPLEMENT REFLECTS CHANGES THROUGH FEBRUARY 1, 2026. This year’s book, J.K. Lasser’s 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2026, … Read more about Supplement to J. K. Lasser’s 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2026
Supplement to J.K. Lasser’s Small Business Taxes 2026
By Barbara Weltman THIS SUPPLEMENT REFLECTS CHANGES THROUGH FEBRUARY 1, 2026. This year’s book, J.K. Lasser’s Small Business Taxes 2026, covers the … Read more about Supplement to J.K. Lasser’s Small Business Taxes 2026
Other Important Things to Know Before Starting a Business
In the first 11 months of 2025, more than 5.1 million new business applications were filed. If you’re looking to become a statistic—a new … Read more about Other Important Things to Know Before Starting a Business
Got a Government Notice? A Practical Guide for Business Owners
It can happen. You receive an official-looking letter from a government agency or a court that’s filled with a lot of legalese. What do you do? The … Read more about Got a Government Notice? A Practical Guide for Business Owners
