Pandemics—the worldwide spread of a new disease—have had profound effects on society and, as a result, on business.  The current coronavirus is raising concerns around ...

Why would you consider thinking about a recession when we’re in the middle of a boom economy? Because every boom is followed at some time ...

The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration released a report that chided the IRS for losing more than $70 million by not correctly identifying hobby activities ...

  April 23 is the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death. In his plays and sonnets, surprisingly he had a lot to say about business. ...

Now that Spring has arrived, it’s a good time to clean house. This action can make you more efficient and save you money as well. ...

One of the first pieces of advice I give to those just starting a business is to separate your personal and business finances. Set up ...

Follow @BarbaraWeltman That’s right! Usually you get a tax deduction only if you spend money on something for your business. But under a special rule ...

Follow @BarbaraWeltman The law prohibits job discrimination based on age, but we may harbor some preferences that influence our actions. A recent U.S.A. Today article ...

Follow @BarbaraWeltman The IRS's Statistics of Income Bulletin, Spring 2015 reports tax information for 2013. Overall it shows that the economy improved between 2012 and 2013; ...