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- » Preventing Surprise Billing Under the New COVID-19 Relief Act
- » New Law Doubles Business Meal Deductions and Makes Favorable PPP Loan Changes
- » The COVID-19 Relief Law: What's In It for You?
- » Is This the Year for a 360-degree Performance Feedback Program?
- » Can Your Business Benefit From the Enhanced Employee Retention Tax Credit?
- » Educate Yourself About the Revised Tax Benefits for Higher Education
- » Against the Odds, Savings Rate Rises
- » How the New COVID-19 Relief Law Affects Retirement Benefits
- » PPP Loans Have Reopened: Let's Review the Tax Consequences
- » One Reason to File Your 2020 Tax Return Early
- » IRS Issues Final Regs on ICHRAs
- » The New Form 1099-NEC and the Revised 1099-MISC are Due to Recipients Soon
- » Don’t Forget to Take Required Minimum Distributions This Year
- » Updated Guidance on the Employee Payroll Tax Deferral
- » The Cents-Per-Mile Rate for Business Miles Decreases Again for 2021
- » The Power of the Tax Credit for Buying an Electric Vehicle
- » Prevent Presenteeism with Clear Policies, Good Benefits
- » Many Tax Amounts Affecting Businesses Have Increased for 2021
- » 2021 Individual Taxes: Answers to Your Questions About Limits
- » 2021 Adjusted Penalties for Health Benefits and Other Employer Plans
- » What are the Tax Implications of Buying or Selling a Business?
- » Did You Make Donations in 2020? There’s Still Time to Get Substantiation
- » Life Insurance Loan: Yah or Nay?
- » When to Worry About an Employee’s Outside-of-work Actions
- » If You Run a Business From Home, You Could Qualify for Home Office Deductions
- » Didn’t Contribute to an IRA Last Year? There Still May Be Time
- » Pension Plan Sponsors May Need to Search for “Lost” Participants
- » Work Opportunity Tax Credit Extended Through 2025
- » Retiring Soon? Recent Law Changes May Have an Impact on Your Retirement Savings
- » 4 Ways to Kickstart Your Diversity and Inclusion Program
- » Launching a Small Business? Here are Some Tax Considerations
- » Estimated Tax Payments: The Deadline for the First 2021 Installment is Coming Up
- » The Latest on COVID-related Deadline Extensions for Health Care Benefits
- » Business Highlights in the New American Rescue Plan Act
- » New Law: Parents and Other Eligible Americans to Receive Direct Payments
- » Ranking U.S. Companies: Pros vs. the People
- » Latest COVID-relief Law Addresses Underfunded Multiemployer Pensions
- » Is an S corporation the Best Choice of Entity for Your Business?
- » New Law Tax Break May Make Child Care Less Expensive
- » Cafeteria-plan DCAPs Get Temporary Boost from COVID-19 Relief Act
- » Need a New Business Vehicle? Consider a Heavy SUV
- » How to Ensure Life Insurance Isn’t Part of Your Taxable Estate
- » From FFCRA to ARPA: The Latest on Paid COVID-related Leave
- » Tax Advantages of Hiring Your Child at Your Small Business
- » Who Qualifies for “Head of Household” Tax Filing Status?
- » Can a Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan Become Top-heavy?
- » Simple Retirement Savings Options for Your Small Business
- » Home Sales: How to Determine Your “Basis”
- » Keep Your Network's Connections Strong
- » Some Employers are Incentivizing Employees to Get COVID-19 Vaccinations
- » Know the Ins and Outs of “Reasonable Compensation” for a Corporate Business Owner
- » Unemployed Last Year? Buying Health Insurance This Year? You May Benefit from Favorable New Changes
- » Employers Get More Relief From Failure-to-Deposit Employment Tax Penalties
- » Claiming the Business Energy Credit for Using Alternative Energy
- » Why It’s Important to Meet the Tax Return Filing and Payment Deadlines
- » Motivating Employees to Contribute to Your Organization’s Financial Success
- » Providing Education Assistance to Employees? Follow These Rules
- » Tax Filing Deadline is Coming Up: What to Do If You Need More Time
- » DOL Offers Cybersecurity Tips to Benefit Plan Sponsors, Others
- » Help Ensure the IRS Doesn’t Reclassify Independent Contractors as Employees
- » Working in the Gig Economy Results in Tax Obligations
- » How Big is the United States' "Tax Gap?"
- » The Employee Classification Rule That Never Really Was
- » An S Corporation Could Cut Your Self-employment Tax
- » Still Have Questions After You File Your Tax Return?
- » Help Retirement Plan Participants Limit Leakage
- » The IRS has Announced 2022 Amounts for Health Savings Accounts
- » Many Parents Will Receive Advance Tax Credit Payments Beginning July 15
- » Determining Eligibility for HIPAA Administrative Simplification
- » Hiring Your Minor Children This Summer? Reap Tax and Nontax Benefits
- » Plan Ahead for the 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax
- » EEOC Addresses Requiring and Incentivizing COVID-19 Vaccination
- » Recordkeeping DOs and DON’Ts for Business Meal and Vehicle Expenses
- » Retiring Soon? 4 Tax Issues You May Face
- » Can Employees “Cash Out” Their Fringe Benefit Transit Passes?
- » 2021 Q3 Tax Calendar: Key Deadlines for Businesses and Other Employers
- » Tax-favored Ways to Build Up a College Fund
- » Using an HRA as an Investment and Savings Vehicle
- » Employee Retention Credit – What You Need to Know
- » Traveling for Business Again? What Can You Deduct?
- » Seniors May Be Able to Write Off Medicare Premiums on Their Tax Returns
- » Surprise, Surprise HR Initiatives Depend on People
- » Eligible Businesses – Claim the Employee Retention Tax Credit
- » Are You a Nonworking Spouse? You May Still Be Able to Contribute to an IRA
- » Be Prepared for 401(k) Casualty Loss Hardship Distribution Requests
- » 10 Facts About the Pass-through Deduction for Qualified Business Income
- » IRS Audits May Be Increasing, So Be Prepared
- » IRS Continues to Address COVID-related Leave
- » Who in a Small Business Can Be Hit with the “Trust Fund Recovery Penalty?”
- » Can Taxpayers Who Manage Their Own Investment Portfolios Deduct Related Expenses? It Depends
- » Employers Should Use Online Portal to Fix SSN Errors
- » Getting a New Business Off the Ground – How Start-up Expenses are Handled on Your Tax Return
- » There’s Currently a “Stepped-up Basis” If You Inherit Property — But Will It Last?
- » It's Never Too Early to Start Saving for Retirement
- » Winning the Cat-and-Mouse Game of Job Interview Questions
- » The Deductibility of Corporate Expenses Covered by Officers or Shareholders
- » You May Have Loads of Student Debt, But It May Be Hard to Deduct the Interest
- » Can Employers Use Health Records to Verify COVID-19 Vaccinations?
- » Is an LLC the Right Choice for Your Small Business?
- » 5 Possible Tax Aspects of a Parent Moving Into a Nursing Home
- » Work With Your Payroll Provider to Pay Deferred Taxes
- » Large Cash Transactions With Your Business Must Be Reported to the IRS
- » Scholarships are Usually Tax Free But They May Result in Taxable Income
- » 5 Ways to Grow Your business
- » IRS Provides Guidance on ARPA Changes to Pensions
- » Possible Tax Consequences of Guaranteeing a Loan to Your Corporation
- » ABLE Accounts May Help Disabled or Blind Family Members
- » Leave Tax Credits are Available for Employees Who Help Others Get Vaccinated
- » Getting a Divorce? Be Aware of Tax Implications If You Own a Business
- » Does Your Employer Provide Life Insurance? Here Are the Tax Consequences
- » COVID-related Leave-sharing Programs Remain Viable
- » Want to Find Out What IRS Auditors Know About Your Business Industry?
- » You Can Only Claim a Casualty Loss Tax Deduction in Certain Situations
- » Shed Light on Your Organization’s Future With a Shadow Board
- » Claiming a Theft Loss Deduction If Your Business is the Victim of Embezzlement
- » Planning for Year-end Gifts With the Gift Tax Annual Exclusion
- » Defining Involuntarily Termination for the ARPA COBRA Subsidy
- » Tax Breaks to Consider During National Small Business Week
- » Selling a Home – Will You Owe Tax On the Profit?
- » Do You See What I See?
- » Employers – Will Your Health Insurance Be “Affordable” in 2022?
- » Tax Depreciation Rules for Business Automobiles
- » Is a Health Savings Account Right for You?
- » Double-check the rules on spousal consent for 401(k) distributions
- » M&A Transactions: Be Careful When Reporting to the IRS
- » The Tax Score of Winning
- » Outsourcing Could Relieve Pressure in a Tight Labor Market
- » 2021 Q4 Tax Calendar - Key Deadlines for Businesses and Other Employers
- » Navigating the Tax Landscape When Donating Works of Art to Charity
- » Employers May “Designate” Certain Payroll Tax Payments
- » New Per Diem Business Travel Rates Became Effective on October 1
- » Vacation Home – How is Your Tax Bill Affected If You Rent It Out?
- » 5 Ways to Strengthen the Bridge Between Leadership and Staff
- » Get Your Piece of the Depreciation Pie Now With a Cost Segregation Study
- » You May Owe “Nanny Tax” Even If You Don’t Have a Nanny
- » Hook Investors With Your Pitch Deck
- » IRS Information Letters Share Helpful Details on HDHPs + HSAs
- » Employers: The Social Security Wage Base is Increasing in 2022
- » Thinking About Participating in Your Employer’s 401(k) Plan? Here’s How It Works
- » EEOC Updates Guidance on Employer COVID-19 Vaccine Incentives
- » Would You Like to Establish a Health Savings Account for Your Small Business?
- » Factor in Taxes If You’re Relocating to Another State in Retirement
- » IRS Issue Snapshot Discusses Deduction Limits for “Combination” Retirement Plans
- » Many Factors are Involved When Choosing a Business Entity
- » Strategies for Donating to Charity or Gifting to Loved Ones
- » 4 Key Questions About Employer-Mandated COVID-19 Vaccinations
- » Businesses Can Show Appreciation and Gain Tax Breaks
- » Remember to Use Up Your Flexible Spending Account Money
- » What's Your Education ROI?
- » Ready for Sipping - 2022 Fringe Benefit COLAs
- » Infrastructure Law Sunsets Employee Retention Credit Early
- » New Digital Asset Reporting Requirements Will Be Imposed in Coming Years
- » Small Businesses - There Still May Be Time to Cut Your 2021 Taxes
- » Mitigate the “Great Resignation” with Phased Retirements
- » With Year-end Approaching, 3 Ideas That May Help Cut Your Tax Bill
- » New Regulations Require Reporting of Certain Group Health Plan Data
- » The Tax Implications of Owning a Corporate Aircraft
- » How are Court Awards and Out-of-Court Settlements Taxed?
- » Make the Season Even Merrier
- » Conducting Stay Interviews to Strengthen Employee Engagement
- » Providing a Company Car? Here’s How Taxes are Handled
- » Stock Market Investors – Year-end Tax Strategies to Consider
- » The 401(k) Contribution Limit Will Increase in 2022
- » 2022 Q1 Tax Calendar – Key Deadlines for Businesses and Other Employers
- » There’s a Deduction for Student Loan Interest … But Do You Qualify For It?
- » Onboarding vs. Orientation: Is There a Difference?
- » Will the Standard Business Mileage Rate Go Up in 2022? Yes!
- » Gig Workers Should Understand Their Tax Obligations
- » Choose Your Payroll Services Provider Carefully
- » 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
- » CARES Act Provides Option to Delay CECL Reporting
- » EEOC Guidance Addresses Screening Employees for Covid-19
- » Answers to Questions About the CARES Act Employee Retention Tax Credit
- » CARES ACT Changes Retirement Plan and Charitable Contribution Rules
- » Questions to Ask When Making COVID-19 Risk Disclosures
- » How the CARES Act Affects Employer-sponsored Benefits
- » Relief From Not Making Employment Tax Deposits Due to COVID-19 Tax Credits
- » COVID-19: IRS Announces More Relief and Details
- » Adjusting Your Financial Statements for COVID-19 Tax Relief Measures
- » Temporary Regs Address Health Plans and Pandemic-Related Paid Leave
- » Eligible IRA Withdrawals Now Penalty-Free
- » New COVID-19 Law Makes Favorable Changes to "Qualified Improvement Property"
- » Answers to Questions You May Have About Economic Impact Payments
- » Going Concern Assessments in the Midst of COVID-19
- » Offering COBRA to Employees Furloughed Because of COVID-19
- » Hiring Independent Contractors? Make Sure They're Properly Classified
- » IRA Account Value Down? It Might Be a Good Time for a Roth Conversion
- » Benchmarking: Why Normalizing Adjustments are Essential
- » FFCRA Update: DOL Clarifies Issues Related to Paid Leave
- » The CARES Act Liberalizes Net Operating Losses
- » Do You Have Tax Questions Related to COVID-19? Here are Some Answers
- » COVID 19: A Reminder of Why Cross-Training Your Accounting Staff is Key
- » Apply Change Management to Today's Workforce Challenges
- » Business Charitable Contribution Rules Have Changed under the CARES Act
- » There's Still Time to Make a Deductible IRA Contribution for 2019
- » Independent Assurance Inspires Confidence in Sustainability Reports
- » Making the COVID-19 Crisis Less Taxing for Retailers
- » IRS Addresses Cares Act Relief for Retirement Plan Distributions and Loans
- » Fortunate Enough to Get a PPP Loan? Forgiven Expenses are Not Deductible
- » Did You Get an Economic Impact Payment That Was Less Than You Expected?
- » Overcoming the Challenges of Remote Auditing During the COVID-19 Crisis
- » Carryover Amount for Health FSAs Has Been Increased
- » IRS Releases 2021 Amounts for Health Savings Accounts
- » Student Loan Interest: Can You Deduct It on Your Tax Return?
- » Revenue Recognition and Leases: FASB Gives Certain Entities More Time
- » What Rules Apply to "PTO Buying" Under a Cafeteria Plan?
- » Business Meal Deductions: The Current Rules Amid Proposed
- » A Nonworking Spouse Can Still Have an IRA
- » 5 Steps to Streamline the Month-end Close
- » Consider "Windowed Work" for Work-life Balance
- » Rioting Damage at Your Business? You May Be Able to Claim Casualty Loss Deductions
- » Seniors: Can You Deduct Medicare Premiums?
- » Is It Time to Outsource Finance and Accounting?
- » COVID-19-Related Decline Relief Affects HSAs and Retirement Plans
- » Good Records are the Key to Tax Deductions and Trouble-free IRS Audits
- » If You're Selling Your Home, Don't Forget About Taxes
- » Business Succession and Estate Planning - It Can Be Complicated
- » For Additional Funding, Take a Stroll Down Main Street
- » Asset Impairment is Expected to Hit 2020 Financial Statements
- » How HIPPA Applies to COVID-19-related Temp Checks and Info Gathering
- » Launching a Business? How to Treat Start-up Expenses on Your Tax Return
- » What Qualifies as a "Coronavirus-related Distribution" From a Retirement Plan?
- » Avoid Pitfalls When Splitting Gifts with Your Spouse
- » Establishing Your Company's Risk Appetite
- » IRS Relief Addresses Physical Presence Requirement for Retirement Plan Signatures
- » Haven't Filed Your 2019 Business Tax Return Yet? There May Be Ways to Chip Away at Your Bill
- » Some People are Required to Return Economic Impact Payments That Were Sent Erroneously
- » A Win-Win Proposition: A CRT Can Benefit You and Your Favorite Charity
- » Accounting for Cloud Computing Arrangements
- » Covid-19-related Leave Donation Programs Now Eligible for Tax Relief
- » Steer Clear of the Trust Fund Recovery Penalty
- » After You File Your Tax Return: 3 Issues to Consider
- » Estate Planning Considerations If You Have Adopted Children or Unadopted Stepchildren
- » Reporting Embedded Leases
- » IRS Guidance on Coronavirus-related Retirement Plan Distributions
- » Businesses: Get Ready for the New Form 1099-NEC
- » Conduct a "Paycheck Checkup" to Make Sure Your Withholding is Adequate
- » Zeros and Ones: Estate Planning for Your Digital assets and Accounts
- » Celebrating Black Pioneers in Accounting
- » External Audits Offer Many Benefits to Nonprofits
- » Communicate Carefully About Compensation During the Pandemic
- » Even If No Money Changes Hands, Bartering is a Taxable Transaction
- » Take Advantage of a "Stepped-up Basis" When You Inherit Property
- » Fortify Your Assets Against Creditors with a Trust
- Drive Success with Dashboard Reports
- » Form W-2 Reporting of COVID-19-related Sick Leave and Family Leave
- » Why Do Partners Sometimes Report More Income on Tax Returns Than They Receive in Cash?
- » Are scholarships Tax-free or Taxable?
- » Avoid "Bad Blood" Among Family Members: Protect Your Will From Legal Challenges
- » Reporting CAMs in the COVID-19 Era
- » IRS Relief Available for Midyear Contribution Changes to Safe Harbor 401(k)s
- » File Cash Transaction Reports for Your Business – On Paper or Electronically
- » The Tax Implications of Employer-provided Life Insurance
- » Because of COVID-19 College-aged Children Need a Basic Estate Plan
- » Forecasting Financial Results for a Start-up Business
- » Will Your Organization's Health Insurance Still Be Affordable Next Year?
- » The Possible Tax Consequences of PPP Loans
- » More Parents May Owe "Nanny Tax" This Year, Due to COVID-19
- » 5 Good Reasons to Turn Down an Inheritance
- » 3 Steps to "Stress Test" Your Business
- » 4 HR Tasks That You May Want to Outsource
- » The President's Action to Defer Payroll Taxes: What Does It Mean for Your Business?
- » What Happens If an Individual Can't Pay Taxes
- » Divorcing? Revise Your Estate Plan
- » Promoting and Reporting Diversity
- » Court Invalidates Some Paid Sick and Family Leave Regs Related to COVID-19
- » CARES Act Made Changes to Excess Business Losses
- » Will You Have to Pay Tax on Your Social Security Benefits?
- » Oh, No, Your Original Will is Missing!
- » Levels of Assurance: Choosing the Right Option for Your Business Today
- » How Qualified Retirement Plan Rules Affect COVID-19-related Layoffs and Rehires
- » 5 Key Points About Bonus Depreciation
- » Back-to-school Tax Breaks on the Books
- » Making Lifetime Gifts Continues to Be a Smart Estate Planning Strategy
- » Reporting Discontinued Operations Today
- » Check References, Resumés Carefully When Hiring
- » Employers Have Questions and Concerns About Deferring Employees' Social Security Taxes
- » Homebuyers: Can You Deduct Seller Paid Points?
- » Buy-Sell Agreements: A Smart Business Decision Also Makes Estate Planning Sense
- » On-time Financial Reporting is Key in Times of Crisis
- » Employers Should Approach Payroll Tax Deferral Cautiously
- » 2020 Q4 Tax Calendar: Key Deadlines for Businesses and Other Employers
- » Tax Implications of Working From Home and Collecting Unemployment
- » A Health Care Power of Attorney is an Essential Element of Any Estate Plan
- » How to Report COVID-19-related Debt Restructuring
- » COVID-19 Testing, Diagnostics Not Minimum Essential Coverage
- » 5 Tips to Help Prompt Customer Payment
- » Business Website Costs: How to Handle Them for Tax Purposes
- » Can Investors Who Manage Their Own Portfolios Deduct Related Expenses?
- » DOL Revises Rules on Paid Sick and Family Leave Related to COVID-19
- » The Tax Rules for Deducting the Computer Software Costs of Your Business
- » Why It’s Important to Plan for Income Taxes as Part of Your Estate Plan
- » Extended Benefit Claims and Appeals Periods During COVID-19
- » The Easiest Way to Survive an IRS Audit is to Get Ready in Advance
- » There May Be Relief from Tax Liability for “Innocent Spouses”
- » Can Employers Provide Disaster Relief for COVID-19?
- » Understanding the Passive Activity Loss Rules
- » What Tax Records Can You Throw Away?
- » Employers, Don’t Overlook Invisible Disabilities
- » The 2021 "Social Security Wage Base" is Increasing
- » Buying and Selling Mutual Fund Shares: Avoid These Tax Pitfalls
- » IRS Announces Max Dollar Amount for Excepted Benefit HRAs
- » New Business? It’s a Good Time to Start a Retirement Plan
- » Divorcing Couples Should Understand These 4 Tax Issues
- » Using an Employee Survey to Assess the Pandemic's Impact
- » Tax Responsibilities If Your Business is Closing Amid the Pandemic
- » Disability Income: How is It Taxed?
- » 2021 Dollar Limits and Thresholds for 401(k)s and Similar Plans
- » Do You Want to Withdraw Cash From Your Closely Held Corporation at a Low Tax Cost?
- » How Series EE Savings Bonds are Taxed
- » Agencies Issue Final Regs Addressing a COVID-19 Vaccine and More
- » Small Business Saturday is November 28
- » Health Savings Accounts for Your Small Business
- » Taking Distributions From a Traditional IRA
- » 2021 COLAs for Popular Fringe Benefits
- » The Importance of S Corporation Basis and Distribution Elections
- » Employees: Don’t Forget About Your FSA Funds
- » IRS Releases Final Instructions for Payroll Tax Form Related to COVID-19 Relief
- » Small Businesses: Cash In on Depreciation Tax Savers
- » Steer Clear of the Wash Sale Rule If You’re Selling Stock by Year End
- » What is “Transparency” of Health Care Coverage?
- » The QBI Deduction Basics and a Year-end Tax Tip That Might Help You Qualify
- » Maximize Your 401(k) Plan to Save for Retirement
- » Ways to Promote Internal Leadership Development
- » Drive More Savings to Your Business With the Heavy SUV Tax Break
- » Can You Qualify for a Medical Expense Tax Deduction?
- » De-risking Your Pension Plan Through a Lift-out
- » 2021 Q1 Tax Calendar: Key Deadlines for Businesses and Other Employers
- » EEOC Guidance Addresses Requiring Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination
- » Prevent and Detect Insider Cyberattacks
- » The Right Entity Choice: Should You Convert from a C to an S Corporation?
- » Your Taxpayer Filing Status: You May Be Eligible to Use More Than One
- » 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
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