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Help Employees with Childcare

July 15, 2024 / By Barbara Weltman

See How to Better Help Employees with Childcare

Childcare benefits can have a positive impact on recruitment, retention, and productivity—all key concerns for employers. According to a survey by … Read more about See How to Better Help Employees with Childcare

Mid-Year Tax Planning for Your Business

June 29, 2023 / By Barbara Weltman

Mid-Year Tax Planning for Your Business

Can you believe that half of 2023 is over? The first half of the year has been a rocky one economically speaking. There were several interest rate … Read more about Mid-Year Tax Planning for Your Business

The Inflation Reduction Act

August 18, 2022 / By Barbara Weltman

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly in the Inflation Reduction Act

On August 12, 2022, Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act (I.R.A.), a $739 billion measure intended to bring down inflation, encourage green … Read more about The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly in the Inflation Reduction Act

More Coronavirus-Related Tax Relief Q and A

March 24, 2020 / By Barbara Weltman

More Coronavirus-Related Tax Relief: Q and A

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, so, too, do the actions of Congress to help on the economic front. The previous blog covered IRS relief … Read more about More Coronavirus-Related Tax Relief: Q and A

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March 5, 2019 / By Barbara Weltman

Double Dip Tax Breaks for R&D

If your business conducts research and development (R&D), you may be eligible for certain tax breaks. This is so whether you’re creating a new … Read more about Double Dip Tax Breaks for R&D

Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangements - QSEHRAs

November 14, 2017 / By Barbara Weltman

QSEHRA: A Health Coverage Solution for You?

Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangements (QSEHRAs) allow small employers that don’t offer health coverage to reimburse employees for … Read more about QSEHRA: A Health Coverage Solution for You?

Legislation

August 29, 2017 / By Barbara Weltman

Legislative Initiatives and their Impact on Small Businesses

There is considerable attention on major bills in Washington that surely will impact small businesses, such as health care and tax reform. But there … Read more about Legislative Initiatives and their Impact on Small Businesses

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March 15, 2016 / By Barbara Weltman

Work Opportunity Tax Credit: What’s New?

The work opportunity tax credit is a federal tax credit intended to encourage employers to hire workers from certain targeted groups. The credit had … Read more about Work Opportunity Tax Credit: What’s New?

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February 25, 2016 / By Barbara Weltman

Employers on the Cusp of Being Large: What to Do Now for ACA

Are you an applicable large employer (ALE) subject to the employer mandate under the Affordable Care Act (ACA)? If you have 10 employees, you know … Read more about Employers on the Cusp of Being Large: What to Do Now for ACA

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February 16, 2016 / By Barbara Weltman

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

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January 26, 2016 / By Barbara Weltman

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)

December 8, 2015 / By Barbara Weltman

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

June 18, 2015 / By Barbara Weltman

News from the Supreme Court

Follow @BarbaraWeltman Each year the Supreme Court weighs in on only a limited number of cases. Two cases this year are of interest to small … Read more about News from the Supreme Court

June 16, 2015 / By Barbara Weltman

How Many Employees Do You Have?

Follow @BarbaraWeltman Under the Affordable Care Act, you can’t rely on a head count. You need to determine an average each month throughout the … Read more about How Many Employees Do You Have?

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