Today’s employees have a wealth of information at their fingertips and many distractions competing for their attention. Maintaining focus and producti...
For 2025 through 2028, individuals age 65 or older generally can claim a new “senior” deduction of up to $6,000 under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (...
The 2025–2026 “high-low” per diem business travel rates are here
If you have employees who travel for business, you know how frustrating it can be to manage reimbursements and the accompanying receipts for meals, ho...
Pricing is among the most powerful levers for business owners to calibrate their companies’ profitability. Set prices too low and you risk leaving mon...
5 potential tax breaks to know before moving a parent into a nursing home
Approximately 1.3 million Americans live in nursing homes, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. If you have a parent moving into on...
The tax traps of personally guaranteeing a loan to your corporation
If you’re considering guaranteeing, or are asked to guarantee, a loan to your closely held corporation, it’s important to understand the potential tax...
For many taxpayers, receiving a letter from the IRS can feel intimidating. The envelope arrives with the IRS seal, and immediately, worry sets in: Did...
The more things change, the more they stay the same. This age-old saying applies to many things, and one of them is fraud perpetrated against business...
The power of catch-up retirement account contributions after 50
Are you age 50 or older? You’ve earned the right to supercharge your retirement savings with extra “catch-up” contributions to your tax-favored retire...
Receive $10,000 in cash at your business? The IRS wants to know about it
Does your business receive large amounts of cash or cash equivalents? If so, you’re generally required to report these transactions to the IRS — and n...
Businesses strive for balance in hybrid work models
If your business allows employees to perform their jobs under a hybrid work model, it’s not alone. Ever since the pandemic, many companies have sought...
Payroll tax implications of new tax breaks on tips and overtime
Before the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), tip income and overtime income were fully taxable for federal income tax purposes. The new law changes...
5 ways your business can build a stronger annual budget
As summer gives way to fall, many businesses begin their budget-setting processes for the upcoming year. This annual rite of passage can be stressful....
Teachers and others can deduct eligible educator expenses this year — and more next year and beyond
At back-to-school time, much of the focus is on the students returning to the classroom — and on their parents buying them school supplies, backpacks,...