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Putting Together the Succession Planning & Retirement Planning Puzzle

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Putting Together the Succession Planning & Retirement Planning Puzzle

Everyone needs to plan for retirement. But as a business owner, you face a distinctive challenge in that you must save for your golden years while...

The Tax Implications of a Company Car

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The Tax Implications of a Company Car

The use of a company vehicle is a valuable fringe benefit for owners and employees of small businesses. This benefit results in tax deductions for...

IRS Detects New Phishing Scam

IRS Detects New Phishing Scam

The IRS announced it has detected a new phishing scam involving unsolicited emails from IRS imposters. Subject lines on the phony emails include...

Should you Elect S Corporation Status?

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Should you Elect S Corporation Status?

Operating a business as an S corporation may provide many advantages, including limited liability for owners and no double taxation (at least at the...

Another Massive Data Breach: How to Help Protect Yourself

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Another Massive Data Breach: How to Help Protect Yourself

The news of another massive online data breach may make you feel powerless to safeguard your financial privacy. But you can take some concrete steps...

Employers: Be Aware (or Beware) of a Harsh Payroll Tax Penalty

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Employers: Be Aware (or Beware) of a Harsh Payroll Tax Penalty

If federal income tax and employment taxes (including Social Security) are withheld from employees’ paychecks and not handed over to the IRS, a harsh...

Odd Word, Cool Concept: Gamification for Businesses

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Odd Word, Cool Concept: Gamification for Businesses

“Gamification.” It’s perhaps an odd word, but it’s a cool concept that’s become popular among many types of businesses. In its most general sense,...

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What Type of Expenses Can’t be Written Off by Your Business?

If you read the Internal Revenue Code (and you probably don’t want to!), you may be surprised to find that most business deductions aren’t...

Which Entity is Most Suitable for Your New or Existing Business?

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Which Entity is Most Suitable for Your New or Existing Business?

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) has changed the landscape for business taxpayers. That’s because the law introduced a flat 21% federal income tax...

Devote Some Time to Internal Leadership Development

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Devote Some Time to Internal Leadership Development

Many factors go into the success of a company. You’ve got to offer high-quality products or services, provide outstanding customer service, and...

Starting a Small Business

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Starting a Small Business

Regardless of what type of business you are planning – be it an online or home business, or a start-up with grand plans for expansion, it is easy for...

Financial Statements Tell Your Business’s Story, Inside and Out

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Financial Statements Tell Your Business’s Story, Inside and Out

Ask many entrepreneurs and small business owners to show you their financial statements and they’ll likely open a laptop and show you their...