Veterans Day, which originally was fixed to commemorate the Armistice for World War I but later became a day to honor veterans of all wars, is … Read more about Work Opportunity Credit for Hiring Veterans: 10 Things to Know
Getting Ready for Your 2018 Retirement Plan: Changes Ahead
Whether you already have a qualified retirement plan in place or are thinking of starting one for 2018, now is a good time to familiarize yourself … Read more about Getting Ready for Your 2018 Retirement Plan: Changes Ahead
Opioid Crisis and Small Business
It seems no family, no community, and no business is untouched by the opioid crisis. HHS reports that in 2015 there were more than 70,000 deaths and … Read more about Opioid Crisis and Small Business
Reimbursing Employees for Business Travel
If your employees go out of town on company business, likely the company is picking up the tab. From a tax perspective, there are certain ways to do … Read more about Reimbursing Employees for Business Travel
Big Data and Small Business
According to Dictionary.com, big data is consists of “billions or trillions of records that are so vast and complex that they require new and powerful … Read more about Big Data and Small Business
Rebounding from a Disaster of a Different Kind
With the hurricane season underway, it’s a good time to think about being prepared for storms that can disrupt your business, as I discussed earlier. … Read more about Rebounding from a Disaster of a Different Kind
Minimum Wage Increases Are Good: Fact or Fiction?
There’s no easy answer to this question. In the course of Senator Sander’s presidential bid, the call for a $15 minimum wage rate was loud and clear. … Read more about Minimum Wage Increases Are Good: Fact or Fiction?
Are You Suffering from Compliance Fatigue?
This isn’t a new question. Ask any business owner and he or she has a tale of woe when it comes to government regulations. A few weeks ago a local … Read more about Are You Suffering from Compliance Fatigue?
Setting Your Workday
The big news for business of late centers around the new overtime rule that applies when workers (other than “exempt” employees) work more than 8 … Read more about Setting Your Workday
Why Should Small Business Care about Government Regulating Wall Street Compensation?
A proposed rule under the Dodd-Frank Act would require Wall Street firms with $250 billion or more in assets to defer bonuses to top executives for … Read more about Why Should Small Business Care about Government Regulating Wall Street Compensation?
Zero Capital Gains Tax on Your Company Stock?
If your business is incorporated, when you sell your stock, the gain usually is taxed at 15% or 20%, depending on your tax bracket (which is based in … Read more about Zero Capital Gains Tax on Your Company Stock?
What Is Mental Illness Costing Your Company?
May is Mental Health Month, and a time to reflect on the impact that mental disorders has on the workplace. Consider these facts: About 18% of … Read more about What Is Mental Illness Costing Your Company?
Contributing to Your Employees’ HSA
Health savings accounts or HSAs are tax-advantaged savings accounts that can be used to cover many out-of-pocket medical costs. These consumer-driven … Read more about Contributing to Your Employees’ HSA
Lower Oil Prices Isn’t Good News for Everyone
Oil prices at the pump haven’t been this low since 2003. The U.S. Energy Information Administration predicts that prices will stay low through 2017, … Read more about Lower Oil Prices Isn’t Good News for Everyone
Impact of New Fiduciary Rule on Your Retirement Plan
On April 8, 2016, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued the long-awaited final rule for stockbrokers. The rule — referred to as the fiduciary rule — … Read more about Impact of New Fiduciary Rule on Your Retirement Plan
