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What’s New for Employee Benefits This Year?
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA), signed into law on December 27, 2020, changed some important rules impacting various employee benefits for 2021. With ... -
Company Support for Working Parents: Win-Win
According to a study by Maven and Great Places to Work, companies that provide support for employees with childcare responsibilities have 5.5 times the revenue ... -
Preparing for Economic Changes: Closing Your Books for 2020
2020 has come to an end. If you are still in business, congratulations. The statistics on small business closures are grim. Yelp found that 60% ... -
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021: What’s in It for You?
On December 27, 2020, a massive new law was signed by the President to fund the federal government through the end of fiscal year 2021 ... -
High-Purpose Cultures for Small Businesses
A study has shown that CEOs who emphasize culture over other success metrics will thrive. This is a great message at a time when many ... -
In D.C. It's Out with the Old and In with the New: What it Means ...
What a new administration means for small business This year’s election results mean changes…a new administration and a new Congress. What affect this will have ... -
What Does Partnership and LLC Status Mean from a Tax Statistics Perspective?
A profile of partnerships and LLCs from a tax perspective A partnership is not a taxpaying entity, but files an annual tax return, Form 1065, ... -
The Go-To-Tax Guide for Small Business Owners and Their Advisors
For more than 25 years, I’m proud to say my tax book for small businesses has been the go-to-tax-guide for owners and their tax advisors. ... -
Answers to Year-End Tax Planning Questions
On November 3, 2020, I did a SCORE LIVE webinar on Year-End Tax Planning for Your Business (you can listen to a recording). Due to ... -
Preparing for Economic Changes: Added Costs of Doing Business
Economic change can result from any number of factors. The one most prominent now is the pandemic, which caused dramatic shifts in the business landscape. ... -
5 Ways Not to Waste Your Time and Efforts
Time is a precious commodity. If you are now working remotely and saving minutes or hours each day that you don’t have to commute, it’s ... -
Tax Changes from COLAs for 2021
Due to cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs), various limitations and amounts used for tax deductions, credits, and other purposes, the tax rules for 2021 will be slightly ... -
Payroll Tax Issues for Remote Workers
Telework was a growing practice before the pandemic. With stay-at-home orders, the number of employees working remotely skyrocketed. Even as these orders have lifted, many ... -
What to Know About Re-Hiring Now
As the economy begins to pick up steam, your current number of employees may be insufficient for the work needed to be done. Is now ... -
Back to School Tax Breaks
Fall is back-to-school time for both children and adults. While schools are figuring out how to open and operate during COVID-19, businesses and employees may ... -
Why You’re Going to Need More Cash in 2021 for Taxes
This year has been a very difficult one for small business owners. Some tax rules have made it a little easier to defer some taxes ... -
Borrowing for Your Business: Financial and Tax Implications
As many small businesses struggle to survive the pandemic, loans have become a lifeline. If you need money and are able to borrow it, be ... -
The Right Way to Run an Accountable Plan
An accountable plan is an arrangement between employers and employees where the company reimburses employees for specified business expenses. If done right, the plan is ...
