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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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Small business alert: Watch out for the 100% penalty

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Small business alert: Watch out for the 100% penalty

Some tax sins are much worse than others. An example is failing to pay over federal income and employment taxes that have been withheld from...

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Business owners should get comfortable with their financial statements

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Business owners should get comfortable with their financial statements

Financial statements can fascinate accountants, investors and lenders. However, for business owners, they may not be real page-turners.

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making a personal loan to a relative or friend

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Deduct a loss from making a personal loan to a relative or friend

Suppose your adult child or friend needs to borrow money. Maybe it’s to buy a first home or address a cash flow problem. You may want to help by...

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Turning stock downturns into tax advantages

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Turning stock downturns into tax advantages

Have you ever invested in a company only to see its stock value plummet? (This may become relevant in light of recent market volatility.) While such...

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business’s future, succession planning

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Planning for the future: 5 business succession options and their tax implications

When it’s time to consider your business’s future, succession planning can protect your legacy and successfully set up the next generation of leaders...

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Tax break - Maximizing employee transportation fringe benefits

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Riding the tax break train: Maximizing employee transportation fringe benefits

There are some nice tax breaks for transportation-related employee fringe benefits. If your employer offers these tax-favored fringes, you should...

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S corporation entity - information

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Exploring business entities: Is an S corporation the right choice?

Are you starting a business with partners and deciding on the right entity? An S corporation might be the best choice for your new venture.

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2024  gift tax return deadline

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The 2024 gift tax return deadline is coming up soon

If you made significant gifts to your children, grandchildren or other heirs last year, it’s important to determine whether you’re required to file a...

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Ways to manage the limit on the business interest expense deduction

Prior to the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), businesses were able to claim a tax deduction for most business-related interest expense....

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Home office deductions

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How a business owner’s home office can result in tax deductions

As a business owner, you may be eligible to claim home office tax deductions that will reduce your taxable income. However, it’s crucial to...

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deductible IRA contribution for last year this year

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You may be able to make a deductible IRA contribution for last year this year

If you’re getting ready to file your 2024 tax return and your tax bill is higher than you’d like, there may still be a chance to lower it. If you’re...

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Key performance Indicators overview for businesses

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So many KPIs, so much time: An overview for businesses

From the moment they launch their companies, business owners are urged to use key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor performance. And for good...

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Tax season questions answered

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Early bird tips: Answering your tax season questions

The IRS announced it will start the 2025 filing season for individual income tax returns on January 27. That’s when the agency began accepting and...

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