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To help you understand the implications of the recent Corporate Transparency Act

We have prepared a selection of frequently asked questions.

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HSAs can benefit your small business and employees

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Healthy savings: How tax-smart HSAs can benefit your small business and employees

As a small business owner, managing health care costs for yourself and your employees can be challenging. One effective tool to consider adding is a...

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inflation and your 2024 and 2025 tax bills

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How inflation will affect your 2024 and 2025 tax bills

Inflation can have a significant impact on federal tax breaks. While recent inflation has come down since its peak in 2022, some tax amounts will...

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When can you deduct business meals and entertainment?

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When can you deduct business meals and entertainment?

You’re not alone if you’re confused about the federal tax treatment of business-related meal and entertainment expenses. The rules have changed in...

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Retirement plans for growing businesses

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3 types of retirement plans for growing businesses

When start-ups launch, their focus is often on tightly controlling expenses. Most need to establish a brand and some semblance of stability before...

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A guide to business travel tax deductions

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From flights to meals: A guide to business travel tax deductions

As a business owner, you may travel to visit customers, attend conferences, check on vendors and for other purposes. Understanding which travel...

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Tax deductions

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You don’t have to be in business to deduct certain vehicle expenses

You don’t have to be in business to deduct certain vehicle expenses When you think about tax deductions for vehicle-related expenses, business...

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401(k) plan for self employed

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How can you build a golden nest egg if you’re self-employed?

If you own a small business with no employees (other than your spouse) and want to set up a retirement plan, consider a solo 401(k) plan. This is...

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In 2025, the Social Security wage base is going up

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Employers: In 2025, the Social Security wage base is going up

As we approach 2025, changes are coming to the Social Security wage base. The Social Security Administration recently announced that the wage base...

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money-losing activity

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Is your money-losing activity a hobby or a business?

Let’s say you have an unincorporated sideline activity that you consider a business. Perhaps you offer photography services, create custom artwork or...

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Working capital management

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Working capital management is critical to business success

Success in business is often measured in profitability — and that’s hard to argue with. However, liquidity is critical to reaching the point where a...

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keeping your business separate from its real estate

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Advantages of keeping your business separate from its real estate

Does your business require real estate for its operations? Or do you hold property titled under your business’s name? It might be worth reconsidering...

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2024 Q4 tax calendar: Key deadlines for businesses and other employers

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2024 Q4 tax calendar: Key deadlines for businesses and other employers

Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the fourth quarter of 2024. Keep in mind that this...

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Home office rules for tax deductions

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Is your home office a tax haven? Here are the rules for deductions

Working from home has become increasingly common. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that about one out of five workers conducts...

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