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- » Wellness Programs are Subject to Many Federal Laws
- » New Law Helps Businesses make Their Employees' Retirement Secure
- » 4 New Law Changes That May Affect Your Retirement Plan
- » Keeping the Faith in a Reverse Mentoring program
- » New Rules Will Soon Require Employers to Annually Disclose Retirement Income to Employees
- » Help Protect Your Personal Information by Filing Your 2019 Tax Return Early
- » What Landlords Should Know About Taxes
- » 401(k) Plan Highlights of the SECURE Act
- » Cents-Per-Mile Rate for Business Miles Decreases Slightly for 2020
- » Can You Deduct Charitable Gifts on Your Tax Return?
- » Tread Carefully When Handling FMLA Leave Requests
- » Numerous Tax Limits Affecting Businesses Have Increased for 2020
- » Answers to Your Questions About 2020 Individual Tax Limits
- » Some Basic Facts About Wage Garnishment
- » Do Your Employees Receive Tips? You May Be Eligible for a Tax Credit
- » There Still Might Be Time to Cut Your Tax Bill with IRAs
- » Stop Tax ID Theft
- » Solving the Skilled Labor Dilemma with Military Veterans
- » Do You Want to Go into Business for Yourself
- » The Tax Aspects of Selling Mutual Fund Shares
- » 2020 Adjusted Penalties for Health Benefits and Other Plans
- » Reasons Why Married Couples Might Want to File Separate Tax Returns
- » How Business Owners May Be Able to Reduce Tax by Using an S Corporation
- » Encourage Your Organization's Supervisors to Regularly Provide Feedback
- » If You Run Your Business From Home You May Be Eligible for Home Office Deductions
- » Tax Credits May Help with the High Cost of Raising Children
- » IRS Issues New Guidance on Travel-Per-Diems Reflecting TCJA Changes
- » Work Opportunity Tax Credit Extended Through 2020
- » Home is Where the Tax Breaks Might Be
- » Lease or Buy? Changes to Accounting Rules May Change Your Mind
- » Should Your Organization Launch a Diversity Program
- » Determine a Reasonable Salary for a Corporate Business Owner
- » The 2019 Gift Tax Return Deadline is Coming Up
- » Beware: Coronavirus May Affect Financial Reporting
- » Helping Your Employees with Their HSAs
- » Small Business Owners Still Have Time to Set Up a SEP Plan for Last Year
- » Why You Should Keep Life Insurance Out of Your Estate
- » Making the Most of Your Home Renovation Dollars
- » Auditing Review
- » Remember the Importance of Soft Skills During Difficult Times
- » Coronavirus (COVID-19): Tax Relief for Small Businesses
- » Individuals Get Coronavirus (COVID 19) Tax and Other Relief
- » How to Use Visual Aids in Financial Reporting
- » Employee Leave Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
- » The New Covid-19 Law Provides Businesses with More Relief
- » Cash Payments and Tax Relief for Individuals in New Law
- » A Review of Significant TCJA Provisions Impacting Individual Taxpayers
- » Providing Health Insurance to Employees Taking Military Caregiver Leave
- » Is There Still Time to Pay 2018 Bonuses and Deduct Them on Your 2018 Return
- » 2 Major Tax Law Changes for Individuals in 2019
- » Reverse Mentoring Can Benefit Everyone Involved
- » Reverse Mentoring Can Benefit Everyone Involved
- » Higher Mileage Rate May Mean Larger Tax Deductions for Business Miles in 2019
- » What Will Your Marginal Income Tax Rate Be?
- » When's the Last Time You Made a Purchase with Cash?
- » Protect Retirement Plan Fiduciaries Through Training, Insurance
- » Many Tax-Related Limits Affecting Businesses Increase for 2019
- » There’s Still Time to Get Substantiation for 2018 Donations
- » What Does "At-will Employment" Really Mean Anyway?
- » Depreciation-related Breaks on Business Real Estate
- » Investment Interest Expense is Still Deductible, But Will You Benefit?
- » DOL Increases Penalties for Many Labor Law Violations
- » Fundamental Tax Truths for C Corporations
- » Why You Should Not Wait to File Your 2018 Income Tax Return
- » Why You Should Not Wait to File Your 2018 Income Tax Return
- » 4 Questions of Compensation Philosophy to Ponder
- » When Are LLC Members Subject to Self-employment Tax?
- » 3 Big TCJA Changes Affecting 2018 Individual Tax Returns and Beyond
- » Imposing Health Care Plan Waiting Periods on Rehired Employees
- » The Home Office Deduction: Actual Expenses vs. the Simplified Method
- » Some of Your Deductions May Be Smaller (or Nonexistent) When You File Your 2018 Tax Return
- » There's a Better Way to Raise College Funds
- » Blow the Dust Off Your Employee Handbook
- » Beware the Ides of March - If You Own a Pass-through Entity
- » Careful Tax Planning Required for Incentive Stock Options
- » Does It Make Sense for Employers to Reimburse Employees' Moving Expenses?
- » Will Leasing Equipment or Buying It Be More Tax Efficient for Your Business?
- » Vehicle-expense Deduction Ins and Outs for Individual Taxpayers
- » Older Employees Present a Hiring Opportunity and Challenge
- » There's Still Time for Small Business Owners to Set-up a SEP Retirement Plan for Last Year
- » The 2018 Gift Tax Return Deadline is Almost Here
- » 2019 Adjusted Penalty Amounts for Health and Other Plans
- » Could Your Business Benefit from the Tax Credit for Family and Medical Leave
- » Stretch Your College Student's Spending Money with the Dependent Tax Credit
- » Keep a Close Eye on Your Employment Records
- » 2019 Q2 Tax Calendar: Key Deadlines for Businesses and Other Employers
- » Green Energy & Tax Breaks
- » Still Working afer age 70 1/2? You May Not Have to Begin 401(k) Withdrawals
- » Walking on Eggshells: ERISA Compliance Depends on Plan Documents
- » Understanding How Taxes Factor into an M&A Transaction
- » Make a Deductible IRA Contribution for 2018. It's Not Too Late!
- » Should 360-Degree Performance Evaluations Be Anonymous?
- » Divorcing Business Owners Need to Pay Attention to Tax Implications
- » Seniors: Medicare Premiums Could Lower Your Tax Bill
- » How to Handle Transportation Plan Balances of Terminated Employees
- » Deducting Business Meal Expenses Under Today's Tax Rules
- » Three Questions You May Have After You File Your Return
- » Tacking Vacation Days onto a Business Trip
- » 3 Essential Steps to Successful Change Management
- » How Entrepreneurs Must Treat Expenses on Their Tax Returns
- » Casualty Loss Deductions: You Can Claim One Only for a Federally Declared Disaster
- » COBRA Fraud: When an Employer Can Terminate Early
- » Employee vs. Independent Contractor: How Should You Handle Worker Classification?
- » Plug In Tax Savings for Electric Vehicles
- » Shore Up Your Defenses Against Employment Discrimination Claims
- » What Type of Expenses Can't be Written Off by Your Business
- » Check on Your Refund and Find Out Why the IRS Might Not Send It
- » How Does an Employee's Military Leave Affect 401(k) Loan Repayments?
- » Consider a Roth 401(k) Plan and Make Sure Employees Use It
- » Selling Your Home? Consider These Tax Implications.
- » IRS Raises Valuation Limit for Employer-Provided Vehicles
- » How Valuators Adjust a Financial Picture
- » Hire Your Children This Summer - Everyone Wins
- » It's a Good Time to Check Your Withholding and Make Changes If Necessary
- » Laying the Foundation for a Functional Incentive Plan
- » Tax-Smart Domestic Travel: Combining Business with Pleasure
- » The Chances of IRS Audit are Down But You Should Still Be Prepared
- » Are Health Club Memberships or On-Site Fitness Centers an ERISA Benefit?
- » Employers Be Aware (or Beware) of a Harsh Payroll Tax Penalty
- » Thinking About Moving to Another State in Retirement? Don't Forget About Taxes
- » Compete Carefully in a Fierce Job Market with Signing Bonuses
- » Hiring This Summer? You May Qualify for a Valuable Tax Credit
- » Donating Your Vehicle to Charity May Not Be a Taxwise Decision
- » HHS Reduces Penalties for HIPAA Violations
- » 2019 Q3 Tax Calendar Key Deadlines for Businesses and Other Employees
- » Is an HSA Right for You?
- » Confidential Fraud Hotlines Work
- » Getting Acquainted with Generation Z
- » Which Entity is Most Suitable for Your New or Existing Business
- » If Your Kids are Off to Day Camp, You May Eligible for a Tax Break
- » The ABCs of NQDCs
- » Bartering: A Taxable Transaction Even If Your Business Exchanges No Cash
- » You May Have to Pay Tax on Social Security Benefits
- » Find a Sensible Balance When It Comes to Pay Raises
- » M&A Transactions: Avoid Surprises From the IRS
- » Volunteering for Charity: Do You Get Tax Break?
- » Can Employers Still Reimburse Bicycle Commuting Expenses?
- » It's a Good Time to Buy Business Equipment and Other Depreciable Property
- » Summer – A Good Time to Review Your Investments
- » Responding to Close Calls When Interviewing Job Candidates
- » Businesses Can Utilize the Same Information IRS Auditors Use to Examine Tax Returns
- » The Nanny Tax Must Be Paid for More Than Just Nannies
- » Do You Get a Tingling Feeling from the IRS?
- » Employee Pickup of SPDs Isn't a Good Idea
- » Take a Closer Look at Home Office Deductions
- » The "Kiddie" Tax Hurts Families More Than Ever
- » 4 Common Mistakes When Ousourcing HR Functions
- » The IRS is Targeting Business Transactions in Bitcoin and Other Virtual Currencies
- » The Tax Implications of Being a Winner
- » A Few Basics of Safe Harbor 401(k) Plans
- » What To Do if Your Business Receives a No-match Letter
- » "Innocent Spouses" May Get Relief from Tax Liability
- » Avoid Common Slip-ups When Selling your Business
- » Prevent Human Errors with Safety Coaching
- » Should You Elect S Corporation Status?
- » Taking Distributions from Your Traditional IRA
- » Employers Can Truncate SSNs on Employees' W-2s
- » The Tax Implications of a Company Car
- » Expenses That Teachers Can and Can't Deduct on Their Tax Returns
- » Offering Group Term Life Insurance Through a Cafeteria Plan
- » The Key to Retirement Security is Picking the Right Plan for Your Business
- » The Next Estimated Tax Deadline is September 16: Do You Have to Make a Payment?
- » 5 Important Questions to Ask About Paid Parental Leave
- » 2019 Q4 Tax Calendar Key Deadlines for Businesss and Other Employers
- » Getting a Divorce? There are Tax Issues You Need to Understand
- » Small Businesses That Cannot Offer an FSA Might Consider a QSEHRA
- » 5 Ways to Withdraw Cash From Your Corporation While Avoiding Dividend Treatment
- » Uncle Sam May Provide Relief From College Costs on Your Tax Return
- » Keep Your Head in the Game to Attract IT Talent
- » How to Treat Your Business Website Costs for Tax Purposes
- » When is Tax Due on Series EE Savings Bonds
- » Capital Gains Rates: The Long and Short of It
- » Cash Balance Plans Offer an Intriguing Pension Possibility
- » The Chances of an IRS Audit are Low But Business Owners Should Be Prepared
- » Take Advantage of the Gift Tax Exclusion Rules
- » Responding to an Employee's request for a Service Dog
- » Understanding and Controlling the Unemployment Tax Costs of Your Business
- » Watch Out for Tax-related Scams
- » Shop Carefully When Looking for an EAP Vendor
- » Setting Up a Health Savings Account for Your Small Business
- » Use a Coverdell ESA to Help Pay College, Elementary and Secondary School Costs
- » In the Bank or Under the Bed?
- » Phased Retirements Can Capture Intellectual Capital, Help Older Workers
- » Accelerate Depreciation Deductions with a Cost Segregation Study
- » Selling Securities by Year End? Avoid the Wash Sale Rule
- » Must Employers Distribute Initial COBRA Notices Every Year?
- » Thinking About Converting From a C Corporation to an S Corporation?
- » IRA Charitable Donations are an Alternative to Taxable Required Distributions
- » Review and Revise Job Descriptions for Everyone's Benefit
- » Small Businesses: Stay Clear of a Severe Payroll Tax Penalty
- » You May Be ABLE to Save for a Disabled Family Member with a Tax-advantaged Account
- » Using an e-Certification process for 401(k) Hardship Distributions
- » Small Businesses: Get Ready for Your 1099-MISC Reporting Requirements
- » Using Your 401(k) Plan to Save This Year and Next
- » Accrual-based Businesses - 5 Ways to Trim 2019 Taxes
- » Holiday Parties Call for Inclusion and Gratitude
- » The Tax Implications If Your Business Engages in Environmental Cleanup
- » What is Your Taxpayer Filing Status?
- » Can Employees Donate Unused Vacation Pay to Charity?
- » 2 Valuable Year-end Tax-Saving Tools for Your Business
- » Medical Expenses: What It Takes to Qualify for a Tax Deduction
- » Practice "Situational Awareness" When It Comes to Employees' Wages
- » Holiday Parties and Gifts Can Help Show Your Appreciation and Provide Tax Breaks
- » 3 Last-minute Tips that May help Trim Your Tax Bill
- » Counting Your Employees for ACA Compliance Purposes
- » 2020 Q1 Tax Calendar: Key Deadlines for Businesses and Other Employers
- » Adopting a Child? Bring Home Tax Savings with Your Bundle of Joy
- » "Stay Interviews" Can Provide Critical Retention Insights
- » Federal Tax Posts for December 16th
- » Small Businesses: It May Not Be Not Too Late to Cut Your 2019 Taxes
- » Do You Have a Side Gig? Make Sure You Understand Your Tax Obligations
- » Is It Time to Change Employee Performance Reviews?
- » Would Your Employees Appreciate a Payroll Deduction IRA?
- » Wayfair Revisited - It's Time to Review Your Sales Tax Obligations
- » Congress Gives a Holiday Gift in the Form of Favorable Tax Provisions
- » Keep in Touch with Former Employees Through an Alumni Network
- » New Law Provides a Variety of Tax Breaks to Businesses and Employers
- » Your Home Office Expenses May Be Tax Deductible
- » New Rules for Summer Internships
- » Guides to IRS Audit of Your Business
- » Need to Adjust Your Withholding?
- » DCAP Reimbursements After Midyear Termination
- » Deducting Business Travel Combined with a Vacation
- » Tax Consequences of Selling Your Home
- » Helping Employees with W-4 Form Withholding
- » TCJA Pass-Through Business Deductions
- » Day Camp May Provide a Tax Break
- » Is It Time to Offer Paid Parental Leave
- » Tax Sense in Putting Your Child on Summer Payroll
- » Saving Tax on Restricted Stock Awards
- » Do Not Overlook Disability Coverage
- » Tax Treatment of Bitcoin and Other Virtual Currencies
- » Factoring Taxes when Deciding Where to Retire
- » 5 Ways to Show Workplace Safety Commitment
- » 2 Tax Law Changes that May Affect Your Business's 401(k) Plan
- » TCJA Tax Impact on Estate Planning
- » Improving a Struggling Employee's Performance is a Two-Way Street
- » Check Your Midyear Progress Toward Financial Goals
- » Q3 2018 Tax Calendar Key Deadlines for Businesses and Other Employees
- » Tax Advantages of Investing in Qualified Small Business Stock
- » What Employers Should Know About National Medical Support Notices
- » Choosing the Best Business Entity Structure Post-TCJA
- » Do You Know the ABCs of HSAs, FSAs and HRAs?
- » Review Your Executive Compensation in Light of the TCJA
- » Does Your Business Need to Collect Sales Tax on Out-of-State Online Sales
- » Save Tax by Saving Energy
- » Behavioral Job Interviews Offer a Glimpse of What Could Be
- » How to Avoid Getting Hit with Payroll Tax Penalties
- » What You Can Deduct When Volunteering
- » What is the Difference Between a Plan Document and a SPD?
- » Close-up on the New QBI Deduction’s Wage Limit
- » 3 Traditional Midyear Tax Planning Strategies for Individuals that Hold Up Post-TCJA
- » 6 Ways to Run a Better Meeting
- » Document Business Deductions for Meal, Vehicle and Travel Expenses
- » Why the Kiddie Tax is More Dangerous Than Ever
- » Changes Ahead for 401(k) Hardship Withdrawal Rules
- » Do You Qualify for the Home Office Deduction?
- » Do You Still Need to Worry About the AMT?
- » Upskilling the Next Frontier in Employee Training
- » An FLP Can Save Tax in a Family Business Succession
- » The TCJA Prohibits Undoing 2018 Roth IRA Conversions, but 2017 Conversions are Still Eligible
- » Why Employers are Taking Another Look at Life Insurance as a Fringe Benefit
- » What are the Biggest D&O Risks?
- » Choosing the Right Accounting Method for Tax Purposes
- » Keep an Eye Out for Extenders Legislation
- » Stop Your Trade Secrets from Walking Out the Door
- » Assessing the S Corp
- » Play Your Tax Cards Right with Gambling Wins and Losses
- » Are Payroll Cards the Right Call for Your Organization?
- » A SIMPLE Tax-Advantaged Retirement Plan for Small Businesses
- » Back-to-School Time Means a Tax break for Teachers
- » Employers: Pay Close Attention to Your Retirement Plan Expenses and Fees
- » How to Reduce the Tax Risk of Using Independent Contractors
- » Do You Need to Make an Estimated Tax Payment by September 17
- » Supervisors Promoted From Within Call for Special Care
- » Key Q4 2018 Tax Deadlines for Businesses and Other Employers
- » You Might Save Tax If Your Vacation Home Qualifies as a Rental Property
- » Analyze Your Health Plan's Electronic Security to Comply with HIPAA
- » Be Sure Your Employee Travel Expense Reimbursements Will Pass Muster with the IRS
- » The Tax Deduction Ins and Outs of Donating Artwork to Charity
- » 4 Tips for Creating an Apprenticeship Program
- » Got Medical Bills? Get Planning
- » Businesses Are Not Immune to Tax Identity Theft
- » Tax Planning for Investments Gets More Complicated
- » Minding the Compliance Requirements of an NQDC Plan
- » Could a Cost Segregation Study Help You Accelerate Depreciation Deductions?
- » Charitable IRA Rollovers May Be Especially Beneficial in 2018
- » Knowledge Management Can Help Mitigate the Ill Effects of Turnover
- » Tax-free Fringe Benefits Help Small Businesses and Their Employees
- » 529 Plans Offer Two Tax-advantaged Education Funding Options
- » An Iconic Brand's Signature Origin
- » Get Serious with an Educational Assistance Program
- » Now's the Time to Review Your Business Expenses
- » Consider All the Tax Consequences Before Making Gifts to Loved Ones
- » Which Employees are Truly Your MVPs?
- » Selling Your Business? Defer - and Possibly Reduce - Tax with an Installment Sale
- » Could Bunching Medical Expenses Into 2018 Save You Tax?
- » Starting Slow with a SIMPLE IRA
- » Research Credit Available to Some Businesses for the First Time
- » Donate Appreciated Stock for Twice the Tax Benefits
- » 3 Critical HR Metrics for Employers
- » Buy Business Assets Before Year End to Reduce Your 2018 Tax Liability
- » Time for NQDC Plan Deferral Elections
- » Make Your Charitable Gift a Work of Art
- » Offering COBRA to a Terminated Employee's Domestic Partner
- » It's Not Too Late: You Can Still Set Up a Retirement Plan for 2018
- » Mutual Funds: Handle with Care at Year End
- » Help Employees Take Flight with a Performance Management Pilot Program
- » Tax Reform Expands Availability of Cash Accounting
- » Catch-up Retirement Plan Contributions Can Be Particularly Advantageous Post-TCJA
- » Would a Roth 401(k) Plan Suit Your Employees
- » Does Prepaying Property Taxes Make Sense Anymore?
- » 3 Under-the-Radar Aspects of Payroll Recordkeeping
- » 2019 Q1 Tax Calendar: Key Deadlines for Businesses and Other Employers
- » Check Deductibility Before Making Year End Charitable Gifts
- » Fringe Benefits: Long-Term Care Insurance Can Pay Off
- » Can a PTO Contribution Arrangement Help Your Employees and Your Business?
- » Year-End Tax and Financial To-Do List for Individuals
- » Comply Carefully with the Laws Regarding Background Checks
- » SWOT Away Your Company's Biggest Risks
- » 6 Last-Minute Tax Moves for Your Business
- » Act Soon to Save 2018 Taxes on Your Investments
- » A Reimbursement Roadmap for Retirement Plan Sponsors
- » Business Owners: An Exit Strategy Should Be Part of Your Tax Planning
- » You May Be Able to Save More for Retirement in 2019
- » Want to Motivate Employees? Get Back to Basics
- » A Refresher on Major Tax Law Changes for Small-Business Owners