This is my perennial tax book. I know it’s not a page turner like The Survivor (currently #1 on the New York Times best seller list) or Life and Other … Read more about J.K. Lasser’s Small Business Taxes 2016
Employees Are Your Greatest Asset
Some companies look upon their staff as an expense, with costs that must be met for wages, benefits, and employment taxes. These companies don’t … Read more about Employees Are Your Greatest Asset
Accounting for T&E Expenses
Most small businesses incur travel and entertainment costs. They travel to see vendors, attend trade shows, and meet with customers and clients. If … Read more about Accounting for T&E Expenses
Telehealth and Your Business
It’s no news to you that your company’s health care costs are rising. Premiums for 2016 are expected to rise by 5% to 8%, with some plans increasing … Read more about Telehealth and Your Business
Fixing Compensation Packages in Light of Audit Technique Guides
Follow @BarbaraWeltman Compensation today is more complicated than in the past. It’s no longer confined to a paycheck and a fringe benefit or … Read more about Fixing Compensation Packages in Light of Audit Technique Guides
Do We Need a National Disaster Tax Relief Act?
Follow @BarbaraWeltman Looking at pictures of the floods in Charleston, SC, and elsewhere earlier this month made me think about my horrendous … Read more about Do We Need a National Disaster Tax Relief Act?
Applicable Large Employers: Are You One and What You Must Do?
Follow @BarbaraWeltman As we move into the health insurance renewal and enrollment season, make sure you know where you stand. Under the … Read more about Applicable Large Employers: Are You One and What You Must Do?
NOLs: Waive the Carryback?
Follow @BarbaraWeltman If your business sustains losses, you may be eligible for a net operating loss (NOL). In most cases, the NOL is carried back … Read more about NOLs: Waive the Carryback?
Smartphones and Your Employees
Follow @BarbaraWeltman Most of us are now joined at the wrist to our iPhones and Androids, which is quite a phenomenon considering that the iPhone … Read more about Smartphones and Your Employees
Best Cities in the U.S. for Small Businesses
Follow @BarbaraWeltman CNN came out with a list of the top 10 cities in the U.S. for businesses. It’s interesting to know which cities made the … Read more about Best Cities in the U.S. for Small Businesses
Fed’s Decision on Rates: Impact on Small Businesses
Follow @BarbaraWeltman On September 17, the Federal Reserve announced that it would not increase interest rates. There’s been no increase since the … Read more about Fed’s Decision on Rates: Impact on Small Businesses
What to Do about Unused Personal Days?
Follow @BarbaraWeltman There’s been a lot of media attention of late to paid time off. By executive order, starting in 2017, federal contractors … Read more about What to Do about Unused Personal Days?
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Follow @BarbaraWeltman Tell it to the judge should be the last thing you do to resolve problems you’re having with suppliers, customers, employees, … Read more about Alternative Dispute Resolution
Getting Ready for Chip Cards Revisited
Follow @BarbaraWeltman Last April, I wrote about getting ready for EMV cards. (EMV stands for Europay, Mastercard, Visa.) As a reminder, starting … Read more about Getting Ready for Chip Cards Revisited
Your Workspace Design and Your Health
Follow @BigIdeas4SB Many of us spend most of our waking hours in our workspace. Whether yours is an office, a workshop, a store, a restaurant or … Read more about Your Workspace Design and Your Health
