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Employers should be wary of ERC claims that are too good to be true
Have you heard ads on TV telling businesses how they can claim a huge Employee Retention Credit? It might be possible for some employers,...
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Jan 9, 20232 min read


How to minimize the S corporation LIFO recapture tax
If you’re considering converting your C corporation to an S corporation, be aware that there may be tax implications if you’ve been using...
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Dec 28, 20222 min read


Choosing a business entity? Here are the pros and cons of a C corporation
If you’re launching a new business venture, you’re probably wondering which form of business is most suitable. Here is a summary of the...
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Dec 5, 20222 min read


Intangible assets: How must the costs incurred be capitalized?
These days, most businesses have some intangible assets. The tax treatment of these assets can be complex. What makes intangibles so...
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Nov 28, 20222 min read


Is your business closing? Here are your final tax responsibilities
Businesses shut down for many reasons. Some of the reasons that businesses shutter their doors: An owner retirement, A lease expiration,...
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Nov 21, 20222 min read


Computer software costs: How does your business deduct them?
These days, most businesses buy or lease computer software to use in their operations. Or perhaps your business develops computer...
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Nov 14, 20222 min read


Inflation means you and your employees can save more for retirement in 2023
How much can you and your employees contribute to your 401(k)s next year — or other retirement plans? In Notice 2022-55, the IRS recently...
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Nov 9, 20222 min read


2023 limits for businesses that have HSAs — or want to establish them
No one needs to remind business owners that the cost of employee health care benefits keeps going up. One way to provide some of these...
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Nov 7, 20222 min read


Providing fringe benefits to employees with no tax strings attached
Businesses can provide benefits to employees that don’t cost them much or anything at all. However, in some cases, employees may have to...
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Oct 17, 20222 min read


What local transportation costs can your business deduct?
You and your small business are likely to incur a variety of local transportation costs each year. There are various tax implications for...
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Oct 10, 20222 min read


Work Opportunity Tax Credit provides help to employers
In today’s tough job market and economy, the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) may help employers. Many business owners are hiring and...
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Sep 26, 20222 min read


2022 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 2022. Keep in mind...
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Sep 19, 20221 min read


Separating your business from its real estate
Does your business need real estate to conduct operations? Or does it otherwise hold property and put the title in the name of the...
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Sep 12, 20223 min read


Year-end tax planning ideas for your small business
Now that Labor Day has passed, it’s a good time to think about making moves that may help lower your small business taxes for this year...
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Sep 7, 20223 min read


Inflation Reduction Act provisions of interest to small businesses
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), signed into law by President Biden on August 16, contains many provisions related to climate, energy...
ConnollySteele
Aug 29, 20222 min read


Why an LLC might be the best choice of entity for your business
The business entity you choose can affect your taxes, your personal liability and other issues. A limited liability company (LLC) is...
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Aug 15, 20222 min read


Is your business required to report employee health coverage?
As you’re aware, certain employers are required to report information related to their employees’ health coverage. Does your business...
ConnollySteele
Aug 8, 20222 min read


How to treat business website costs for tax purposes
These days, most businesses have websites. But surprisingly, the IRS hasn’t issued formal guidance on when website costs can be deducted....
ConnollySteele
Aug 1, 20223 min read


Three tax breaks for small businesses
Sometimes, bigger isn’t better: Your small- or medium-sized business may be eligible for some tax breaks that aren’t available to larger...
ConnollySteele
Jul 27, 20222 min read


Important considerations when engaging in a like-kind exchange
A business or individual might be able to dispose of appreciated real property without being taxed on the gain by exchanging it rather...
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Jul 18, 20222 min read
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