I was a little hesitant to write about this event while embers are still smoldering, but I concluded that there’s much to be said and done about this … Read more about Up in Smoke: Dreams of Small Business Owners Lost in the California Wildfires
Age Matters in Your Employee Benefit Plans in 2025
It’s axiomatic that businesses can’t discriminate on the basis of age when it comes to hiring, promotion, etc. A federal law—Age Discrimination in … Read more about Age Matters in Your Employee Benefit Plans in 2025
12 Tax-Related Questions About a Company Vehicle
Most businesses use vehicles—cars, trucks, or vans—to conduct their activities. For example, on Schedule Cs for self-employed individuals in 2021 (the … Read more about 12 Tax-Related Questions About a Company Vehicle
Offering Gift Cards in Your Business: What to Know
The National Retail Federation predicts that gift card sales—a popular holiday purchase—could reach $28 billion this holiday season. “The average … Read more about Offering Gift Cards in Your Business: What to Know
What’s New Taxwise for Retirement Plans in 2025
Retirement plans are an important way to help employees build financial security. There is great flexibility for employers in choosing the plan best … Read more about What’s New Taxwise for Retirement Plans in 2025
A Quick Look at J.K. Lasser’s Small Business Taxes 2025
For more than 25 years, I’m proud to say my tax book for small businesses has been the go-to guide for owners and tax advisers. The 2025 edition for … Read more about A Quick Look at J.K. Lasser’s Small Business Taxes 2025
What Do Tax COLAs Mean for Your Business in 2025?
The tax picture for 2026 is unknown at this time because many of the tax rules fixed by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expire at the end of 2025. But the … Read more about What Do Tax COLAs Mean for Your Business in 2025?
SEPs Are IRA-Based Retirement Plans that Aren’t IRAs: What You Need to Know
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 86% of private-sector companies with 100 or more workers and 91% of firms with 500 or more workers … Read more about SEPs Are IRA-Based Retirement Plans that Aren’t IRAs: What You Need to Know
Growing Your Business by Bringing in Investors
If you need more capital to grow your business, you have two main options: borrow money or find investors. Borrowing is referred to as debt financing; … Read more about Growing Your Business by Bringing in Investors
What Should Congress Do About the QBI Deduction?
The qualified small business income (QBI) deduction, created by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 as a way for owners of pass-through entities to get … Read more about What Should Congress Do About the QBI Deduction?
Budgeting for 2025: Practical Ideas to Consider
With the third quarter of 2024 complete, now’s the time to begin the budgeting process for 2025. The Chief Executive says “Budgeting is always … Read more about Budgeting for 2025: Practical Ideas to Consider
Is Crowdfunding the Answer to Your Capital Needs?
Small businesses may have difficulties raising money through traditional sources, such as bank loans or angel investors. Crowdfunding is an … Read more about Is Crowdfunding the Answer to Your Capital Needs?
Statistics Reveal Surprising Increase In Sole Proprietorships
That’s the big takeaway from recently released IRS statistics on sole proprietorships for 2021. In fact, profits were up 22%. These stats are derived … Read more about Statistics Reveal Surprising Increase In Sole Proprietorships
Employer Matching Student Loan Payments: 10 Things to Know
Outstanding student loan debt in the U.S. is more than $1.7 trillion. There’ve been attempts by the federal government to cancel certain loans—some … Read more about Employer Matching Student Loan Payments: 10 Things to Know
What Is the Pass-Through-Entity-Tax and Who Does it Benefit?
The pass-through entity tax (PTET) is a way for owners of pass-through entities—partnerships, limited liability companies, S corporations—to gain … Read more about What Is the Pass-Through-Entity-Tax and Who Does it Benefit?
