Small businesses can help employees save for retirement, too
Many small business owners run their companies as leanly as possible. This often means not offering what are considered standard fringe benefits for m...
Did you make large gifts to your children, grandchildren or others last year? If so, it’s important to determine if you’re required to file a 2023 gif...
What’s the best accounting method route for business tax purposes?
Businesses basically have two accounting methods to figure their taxable income: cash and accrual. Many businesses have a choice of which method to us...
How businesses can reinvigorate strategic planning
For businesses, and people for that matter, the beginning of the calendar year can be a bit of a grind. The holidays have passed, summer vacations are...
Filing jointly or separately as a married couple: What’s the difference?
When you file your tax return, a tax filing status must be chosen. This status is used to determine your standard deduction, tax rates, eligibility fo...
9 tax considerations if you’re starting a business as a sole proprietor
When launching a small business, many entrepreneurs start out as sole proprietors. If you’re launching a venture as a sole proprietorship, you need to...
3 common forms of insurance fraud (and how businesses can fight back)
Businesses of all shapes and sizes are well-advised to buy various forms of insurance to manage operational risks. But insurance itself is far from ri...