As qualified retirement plans go, a SEP, which stands for Simplified Employee Pension, has a lot going for it. You can save substantial sums and take … Read more about SEPs: IRA-Based Retirement Plans that Aren’t IRAs
What the President’s Budget Proposals Mean for Small Businesses
Last week the President released his proposals for the government’s 2017 fiscal year. The budget includes new spending as well as new revenue ideas. … Read more about What the President’s Budget Proposals Mean for Small Businesses
Estate Planning for Your Business: Don’t Delay
According to a Kent State’s Succession Planning Workshop in 2012, more than 70% of privately-owned businesses will change hands within the next two … Read more about Estate Planning for Your Business: Don’t Delay
New Tax Rules for Business — Part 4 (S Corporations)
The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act, which was signed into law on December 18, 2015, extends permanently or temporarily many … Read more about New Tax Rules for Business — Part 4 (S Corporations)
New Tax Rules for Business — Part 3 (Research Credit)
The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act, which was signed into law on December 18, 2015, extends permanently or temporarily many … Read more about New Tax Rules for Business — Part 3 (Research Credit)
New Tax Rules for Business — Part 2 (New Employees)
The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act, which was signed into law on December 18, 2015, extends permanently or temporarily many … Read more about New Tax Rules for Business — Part 2 (New Employees)
New Tax Rules for Business — Part 1 (Equipment Purchases and Leasehold Improvements)
The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act of 2015, which was signed into law on December 18, 2015, extends permanently or temporarily many … Read more about New Tax Rules for Business — Part 1 (Equipment Purchases and Leasehold Improvements)
Tax Rules for Turtle Businesses
No, this term doesn’t refer to pet stores or turtle farmers. It refers to small business owners who carry their businesses on their backs. They work … Read more about Tax Rules for Turtle Businesses
Annual Meeting Reminder
If you have a corporation, be sure to hold your annual meeting before the end of the year. This is state law requirement. Understand why you want to … Read more about Annual Meeting Reminder
Shadow Workers: Consequences to All
Shadow workers, also referred to as ghost workers, are employees who work off the books. They are paid “under the table.” Companies don’t keep records … Read more about Shadow Workers: Consequences to All
Financial Recovery after a Disaster
The Atlantic hurricane season ended on November 30 without any major storm. It’s been 10 years since any big hurricane has hit Florida, and as a … Read more about Financial Recovery after a Disaster
Health Insurance Reimbursements: What You Can and Cannot Do
Since the advent of the Affordable Care Act, small businesses have scrambled to find ways to make sure their employees have health coverage. Many have … Read more about Health Insurance Reimbursements: What You Can and Cannot Do
Writing Off Tangible Property Purchases the Easy Way
Usually, when you acquire any tangible property expected to last more than a year, you must recover the cost through depreciation allowances claimed … Read more about Writing Off Tangible Property Purchases the Easy Way
Health Care Confusion for Small Businesses
The Affordable Care Act, or ACA, also known as Obamacare, was intended to bring down the cost of coverage for small businesses and encourage them to … Read more about Health Care Confusion for Small Businesses
Congress’ Budget Deal includes Tax Changes
The budget deal passed by Congress last week, called the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, funds the government for two years and extends the debt … Read more about Congress’ Budget Deal includes Tax Changes