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Spouse-run businesses face special tax issues
Do you and your spouse together operate a profitable unincorporated small business? If so, you face some challenging tax issues. The...
ConnollySteele
Oct 12, 20233 min read


Update on depreciating business assets
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act liberalized the rules for depreciating business assets. However, the amounts change every year due to inflation...
ConnollySteele
Oct 12, 20233 min read


If you’re hiring independent contractors, make sure they’re properly handled
Many businesses use independent contractors to help keep their costs down — especially in these times of staff shortages and inflationary...
ConnollySteele
May 19, 20232 min read


Use the tax code to make business losses less painful
Whether you’re operating a new company or an established business, losses can happen. The federal tax code may help soften the blow by...
ConnollySteele
May 10, 20233 min read


Education benefits help attract, retain and motivate your employees
One popular fringe benefit is an education assistance program that allows employees to continue learning and perhaps earn a degree with...
ConnollySteele
May 10, 20232 min read


4 ways corporate business owners can help ensure their compensation is “reasonable”
If you’re the owner of an incorporated business, you know there’s a tax advantage to taking money out of a C corporation as compensation...
ConnollySteele
May 10, 20232 min read


Take advantage of the rehabilitation tax credit when altering or adding to business space
If your business occupies substantial space and needs to increase or move from that space in the future, you should keep the...
ConnollySteele
May 10, 20232 min read


Retirement saving options for your small business: Keep it simple
If you’re thinking about setting up a retirement plan for yourself and your employees, but you’re worried about the financial commitment...
ConnollySteele
Apr 11, 20232 min read


The tax advantages of hiring your child this summer
Summer is around the corner so you may be thinking about hiring young people at your small business. At the same time, you may have...
ConnollySteele
Apr 4, 20233 min read


Choosing an entity for your business? How about an S corporation?
If you’re starting a business with some partners and wondering what type of entity to form, an S corporation may be the most suitable...
ConnollySteele
Mar 29, 20232 min read


2023 Q2 tax calendar: Key deadlines for businesses and employers
Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines that apply to businesses and other employers during the second quarter of 2023. Keep in...
ConnollySteele
Mar 21, 20231 min read


Changes in Sec. 174 make it a good time to review the R&E strategy of your business
It’s been years since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 was signed into law, but it’s still having an impact. Several provisions...
ConnollySteele
Mar 14, 20232 min read


Protect the “ordinary and necessary” advertising expenses of your business
Under tax law, businesses can generally deduct advertising and marketing expenses that help keep existing customers and bring in new...
ConnollySteele
Mar 7, 20232 min read


Buying a new business vehicle? A heavy SUV is a tax-smart choice
If you’re buying or replacing a vehicle that you’ll use in your business, be aware that a heavy SUV may provide a more generous tax break...
ConnollySteele
Mar 2, 20232 min read


Do you run a business from home? You may be able to deduct home office expenses
Many people began working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic — and many still work from their home offices either all the time or on...
ConnollySteele
Feb 22, 20232 min read


Key tax issues in M&A transactions
Merger and acquisition activity dropped dramatically last year due to rising interest rates and a slowing economy. The total value of M&A...
ConnollySteele
Feb 15, 20232 min read


Have employees who receive tips? Here are the tax implications
Many businesses in certain industries employ individuals who receive tips as part of their compensation. These businesses include...
ConnollySteele
Feb 7, 20232 min read


Many tax limits affecting businesses have increased for 2023
An array of tax-related limits that affect businesses are indexed annually, and due to high inflation, many have increased more than...
ConnollySteele
Feb 2, 20231 min read


Forms W-2 and 1099-NEC are due to be filed, soon!
With the 2023 filing season deadline drawing near, be aware that the deadline for businesses to file information returns for hired...
ConnollySteele
Jan 24, 20232 min read


How the new SECURE 2.0 law may affect your business
If your small business has a retirement plan, and even if it doesn’t, you may see changes and benefits from a new law. The Setting Every...
ConnollySteele
Jan 19, 20233 min read
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