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ConnollySteele
Mar 20, 20220 min read


Establish a tax-favored retirement plan
If your business doesn’t already have a retirement plan, now might be a good time to take the plunge. Current retirement plan rules allow...
ConnollySteele
Mar 14, 20222 min read


Lost your job? Here are the tax aspects of an employee termination
Despite the robust job market, there are still some people losing their jobs. If you’re laid off or terminated from employment, taxes are...
ConnollySteele
Mar 9, 20223 min read


Does your business barter? Here are some facts you should know
In today’s economy, many small businesses are strapped for cash. They may find it beneficial to barter or trade for goods and services...
ConnollySteele
Mar 7, 20223 min read


The election to apply the research tax credit against payroll taxes
The credit for increasing research activities, often referred to as the research and development (R&D) credit, is a valuable tax break...
ConnollySteele
Feb 28, 20223 min read


ConnollySteele
Feb 26, 20220 min read


Can you deduct the costs of a spouse on a business trip?
If you own your own company and travel for business, you may wonder whether you can deduct the costs of having your spouse accompany you...
ConnollySteele
Feb 23, 20222 min read


Making withdrawals from your closely held corporation that aren’t taxed as dividends
Do you want to withdraw cash from your closely held corporation at a minimum tax cost? The simplest way is to distribute cash as a...
ConnollySteele
Feb 14, 20223 min read


Important tax aspects of operating your business as a sole proprietor
If you’re in business for yourself as a sole proprietor, or you’re planning to start a business, you need to know about the tax aspects...
ConnollySteele
Feb 7, 20222 min read


Keeping meticulous records is the key to tax deductions and painless IRS audits
If you operate a business, or you’re starting a new one, you know you need to keep records of your income and expenses. Specifically, you...
ConnollySteele
Jan 31, 20223 min read


Entrepreneurs and taxes: How expenses are claimed on tax returns
While some businesses have closed since the start of the COVID-19 crisis, many new ventures have launched. Entrepreneurs have cited a...
ConnollySteele
Jan 24, 20222 min read


Numerous tax limits affecting businesses have increased for 2022
Many tax limits that affect businesses are annually indexed for inflation, and a number of them have increased for 2022. Here’s a rundown...
ConnollySteele
Jan 20, 20222 min read


Businesses with employees who receive tips may be eligible for a tax credit
If you’re an employer with a business where tipping is customary for providing food and beverages, you may qualify for a federal tax...
ConnollySteele
Jan 10, 20222 min read


Commission fraud: When salespeople get paid more than they’ve earned
Many employees — from retail workers to sales staffers involved in complex business-to-business transactions — receive part of their...
ConnollySteele
Jan 3, 20223 min read


2022 Q1 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 first quarter of 2022. Keep in mind...
ConnollySteele
Dec 21, 20212 min read


Providing a company car? Here’s how taxes are handled
The use of a company vehicle is a valuable fringe benefit for owners and employees of small businesses. This perk results in tax...
ConnollySteele
Dec 15, 20212 min read


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Dec 10, 20210 min read


The tax implications of owning a corporate aircraft
If your business is successful and you do a lot of business travel, you may have considered buying a corporate aircraft. Of course, there...
ConnollySteele
Dec 6, 20213 min read


Small businesses: There still may be time to cut your 2021 taxes
Don’t let the holiday rush keep you from considering some important steps to reduce your 2021 tax liability. You still have time to...
ConnollySteele
Nov 30, 20213 min read


Infrastructure law sunsets Employee Retention Credit early
The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) was a valuable tax credit that helped employers survive the COVID-19 pandemic. A new law has...
ConnollySteele
Nov 23, 20212 min read
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