Choosing the right business entity is one of the most important decisions entrepreneurs make when launching or restructuring a business. The type of entity selected affects how the business is taxed, its administrative complexity, and who may be...
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A valuable business tax credit As of January 2025, the unemployment rate was reported to be 4%. Employers facing hiring challenges may benefit from a valuable one-time federal tax credit available through 2025. The Work Opportunity Tax Credit...
Read More8 Life Events that May Change Your Tax Situation
Life is full of changes, and many significant milestones can affect your tax situation in unforeseen ways. Whether you’re getting married, welcoming a new child, starting a new job or making other changes, it’s important to understand...
Read MoreReal-World Tax Advice for Recent College Grads
New college graduates will face some of the harsh realities of adulthood, including paying taxes, filing their own tax returns and possibly coordinating with their parents to achieve the best overall family tax results. Here are answers to...
Read More5 Tips to Help Tackle Tariffs
On April 2, 2025, President Trump rolled out his promised new tariff policy. A long-time fan of tariffs, Trump surprised many with a baseline tariff on all U.S. imports and higher tariff rates for some countries. Although he subsequently imposed...
Read MoreIRS Encourages Taxpayers To Check Withholdings Now For Next Year
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers that proper tax withholding now is key to avoiding surprises when they file their tax return next year. Making any needed adjustments earlier in the year means taxpayers won’t have to...
Read MoreSeven Ways To Cut Nonprofit Costs Rather Than Staffers
It wasn’t long ago that the not-for-profit sector was struggling to find enough staffers to hire. Now that many organizations are losing federal grants and facing budget shortfalls, they may be considering layoffs. If you’re in this...
Read MoreCould Your Company Face a Cash-Flow Crisis?
Cash flow is arguably the most important element in the smooth and successful operation of any business. Generating sales and managing expenses are, of course, also important. But ensuring that cash from those sales is collected and that your...
Read More7 Best Practices for QuickBooks Desktop
Every profession has its own set of best practices. These are simply guidelines for how employees should be doing their jobs and what steps management should take to ensure the best outcomes. They’re not set in stone. In fact, they can vary...
Read More8 Tips for Managing Student Loan Debt
Many people graduate college with significant amounts of student loan debt. The average amount borrowed by 2022-23 bachelor’s degree recipients who took out loans to pay for college is approximately $29,300, according to the College...
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Fill up your 2024 IRA If you forgot or didn’t have the resources to contribute the maximum amount to your IRA or Roth IRA plan in 2024, there’s still time! Eligible participants have until April 15, 2025, to contribute as much as...
Read MoreCorporate Transparency Act Requirements Halted by Federal Court
A federal court in Texas halted the implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act’s (CTA) beneficial ownership reporting requirements. Holding that the CTA is likely unconstitutional, the court issued a preliminary injunction barring the...
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