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Oct 26, 20212 min read
New per diem business travel rates became effective on October 1
Are employees at your business traveling again after months of virtual meetings? In Notice 2021-52, the IRS announced the fiscal 2022...
Oct 26, 20212 min read
4 ways to refine your cash flow forecasting
Run a business for any length of time and the importance of cash flow becomes abundantly clear. When payroll is due, bills are piling up...
Oct 19, 20212 min read
Is your business tracking website metrics?
In today’s data-driven world, business owners are constantly urged to track everything. And for good reason — having accurate, timely...
Oct 18, 20211 min read
2021 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 2021. Keep in mind...
Oct 11, 20213 min read
The tax score of winning
Studies have found that more people are engaging in online gambling and sports betting since the pandemic began. And there are still more...
Oct 7, 20212 min read
EIDL program retooled for still-struggling small businesses
For many small businesses, the grand reopening is still on hold. The rapid spread of the Delta variant of COVID-19 has mired a variety of...
Sep 30, 20212 min read
M&A transactions: Be careful when reporting to the IRS
Low interest rates and other factors have caused global merger and acquisition (M&A) activity to reach new highs in 2021, according to...
Sep 30, 20212 min read
Opening a new location calls for careful planning
The U.S. economy has been nothing short of a roller-coaster ride for the past year and a half. Some industries have had to overcome...
Sep 27, 20213 min read
Tax depreciation rules for business automobiles
If you use an automobile in your trade or business, you may wonder how depreciation tax deductions are determined. The rules are...
Sep 20, 20212 min read
Think like a lender before applying for a business loan
Commercial loans, particularly small business loans, have been in the news over the past year or so. The federal government’s Paycheck...
Sep 20, 20212 min read
Claiming a theft loss deduction if your business is the victim of embezzlement
A business may be able to claim a federal income tax deduction for a theft loss. But does embezzlement count as theft? In most cases it...
Sep 8, 20212 min read
Want to find out what IRS auditors know about your business industry?
In order to prepare for a business audit, an IRS examiner generally does research about the specific industry and issues on the...
Sep 8, 20212 min read
5 questions to ask about your marketing efforts
For many small to midsize businesses, spending money on marketing calls is a leap of faith that the benefits will outweigh the costs....
Aug 30, 20212 min read
Expanding succession planning beyond ownership
Business owners are regularly urged to create and update their succession plans. And rightfully so — in the event of an ownership change,...
Aug 24, 20213 min read
Getting a divorce? Be aware of tax implications if you own a business.
If you’re a business owner and you’re getting a divorce, tax issues can complicate matters. Your business ownership interest is one of...
Aug 24, 20212 min read
IRS additional guidance addresses COBRA assistance under ARPA
In Notice 2021-46, the IRS recently issued additional guidance on the COBRA premium assistance provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act...
Aug 20, 20212 min read
Possible tax consequences of guaranteeing a loan to your corporation
What if you decide to, or are asked to, guarantee a loan to your corporation? Before agreeing to act as a guarantor, endorser or...
Aug 16, 20212 min read
Large cash transactions with your business must be reported to the IRS
If your business receives large amounts of cash or cash equivalents, you may be required to report these transactions to the IRS. What...
Aug 9, 20211 min read
2021 Q3 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 third quarter of 2021. Keep in mind...
Aug 9, 20212 min read
10 facts about the pass-through deduction for qualified business income
Are you eligible to take the deduction for qualified business income (QBI)? Here are 10 facts about this valuable tax break, referred to...
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