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Businesses can show appreciation — and gain tax breaks — with holiday gifts and parties
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, the holiday season will soon be here. At this time of year, your business may want to show its...
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Nov 15, 20212 min read


Many factors are involved when choosing a business entity
Are you planning to launch a business or thinking about changing your business entity? If so, you need to determine which entity will...
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Nov 15, 20213 min read


Would you like to establish a Health Savings Account for your small business?
With the increasing cost of employee health care benefits, your business may be interested in providing some of these benefits through an...
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Nov 1, 20212 min read


Employers: The Social Security wage base is increasing in 2022
The Social Security Administration recently announced that the wage base for computing Social Security tax will increase to $147,000 for...
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Oct 26, 20212 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...
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Oct 11, 20211 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...
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Sep 28, 20212 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...
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Sep 23, 20213 min read


Tax breaks to consider during National Small Business Week
The week of September 13-17 has been declared National Small Business Week by the Small Business Administration. To commemorate the week,...
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Sep 15, 20213 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...
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Sep 15, 20212 min read


You can only claim a casualty loss tax deduction in certain situations
In recent weeks, some Americans have been victimized by hurricanes, severe storms, flooding, wildfires and other disasters. No matter...
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Sep 4, 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...
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Sep 1, 20212 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...
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Aug 30, 20212 min read


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Aug 19, 20210 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...
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Aug 17, 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...
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Aug 10, 20212 min read


Is an LLC the right choice for your small business?
Perhaps you operate your small business as a sole proprietorship and want to form a limited liability company (LLC) to protect your...
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Aug 3, 20212 min read


The deductibility of corporate expenses covered by officers or shareholders
Do you play a major role in a closely held corporation and sometimes spend money on corporate expenses personally? These costs may wind...
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Aug 1, 20212 min read


The IRS has announced 2022 amounts for Health Savings Accounts
The IRS recently released guidance providing the 2022 inflation-adjusted amounts for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). Fundamentals of HSAs...
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Jun 24, 20212 min read


An S corporation could cut your self-employment tax
If your business is organized as a sole proprietorship or as a wholly owned limited liability company (LLC), you’re subject to both...
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Jun 19, 20212 min read


Help ensure the IRS doesn’t reclassify independent contractors as employees
Many businesses use independent contractors to help keep their costs down. If you’re among them, make sure that these workers are...
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Jun 15, 20212 min read
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