I’m proud to say it’s the 23rd year of the original publication, and it’s all new for 2016 returns and year-round tax planning. As had been my … Read more about J.K. Lasser’s Small Business Taxes 2017
Chargebacks: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
According to the dictionary, a chargeback is "a debit to a depositor’s account that offsets a previous credit that was not collected." For merchants, … Read more about Chargebacks: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Sick Days: Are You Competitive? Legal?
A generation ago, it was up to you as an employer to decide whether to offer your employee time off when they, or their spouse, child, or parent, … Read more about Sick Days: Are You Competitive? Legal?
Successful Online Selling for the Holidays
The Rubicon Project reports* that buying continues to shift toward online and mobile venues, and that 22% of consumers won’t be making any in-store … Read more about Successful Online Selling for the Holidays
What Happens if You Become Disabled?
According to Council for Disability Awareness, the chances that a working person will experience a disability are high. For example, a female, age … Read more about What Happens if You Become Disabled?
Chase for Business Miami Conference: Coming Up!
Heads up! On Thursday, Oct. 6, I’m attending the Chase for Business Miami Conference to help small businesses learn about leadership, growth, and … Read more about Chase for Business Miami Conference: Coming Up!
Financial Wellness Strategies for Your Workplace
When it comes to financial matters — handling debt, saving for a home, saving for retirement, etc. — most employees are clueless. One report found … Read more about Financial Wellness Strategies for Your Workplace
10 Ideas for Avoiding Waste
Benjamin Franklin said it best: “Waste neither time nor money, but make the best use of both. Without industry and frugality, nothing will do, and … Read more about 10 Ideas for Avoiding Waste
What Do Tax Stats Tell Us about Small Business?
The IRS released statistics on 2014 income tax returns filed by individuals. It includes income and losses reported by sole proprietors on Schedule … Read more about What Do Tax Stats Tell Us about Small Business?
10 Best Practices to Grow Your Business
How do you take your company to the next level? Obviously you need a vision of where you want to take your business. To get there, … Read more about 10 Best Practices to Grow Your Business
Pension Protection Act 10 Years Later
The Pension Protection Act of 2006 was signed into law on August 17, 2006. This massive piece of legislation was designed to ensure adequate … Read more about Pension Protection Act 10 Years Later
Succession Planning for Your Family-Owned Business
If you are an owner of a business in which other family members — a spouse, sibling, child, or other relative — also have an ownership interest, … Read more about Succession Planning for Your Family-Owned Business
How to Protect Your Intellectual Property
Merriam-Webster defines intellectual property, or IP, as “property (as an idea, invention, or process) that derives from the work of the mind or … Read more about How to Protect Your Intellectual Property
Warning: Good and Bad News for Self-Employed Individuals’ Health Coverage
Every individual is required to have minimum essential health coverage for him/herself and children up to age 18 or pay a penalty (unless exempt from … Read more about Warning: Good and Bad News for Self-Employed Individuals’ Health Coverage
Tax Issues for Spouses Co-Owning Businesses
No one knows how many businesses in the U.S. are co-owned by spouses. A professor from Oklahoma State University estimated in 2000 that there were … Read more about Tax Issues for Spouses Co-Owning Businesses
