Whether the past 12 months have been profitable or not, one thing you surely can say is that it hasn’t been dull. The past year has seen the rise of … Read more about Assessing 2021: Good Year or Bad for Your Business?
Some Tax Issues Never Change
In the past several years, business owners have grown accustomed to adapting to many changes in tax rules. Some new rules have been temporary in … Read more about Some Tax Issues Never Change
Avoid the 5 Things that Drive Employees Out the Door
With the “Great Resignation,” in which 4.2 million employees quit their jobs in just October 2021, small business owners need to be smart about … Read more about Avoid the 5 Things that Drive Employees Out the Door
What’s a Registered Agent and Do You Need One?
If your business is a corporation—whether a regular C corporation or an S corporation—you may want or need to use a registered agent. The same is true … Read more about What’s a Registered Agent and Do You Need One?
The Latest Tax Statistics on Partnerships and LLCs
A partnership is not taxpaying entity, but files an annual tax return, Form 1065, to report income, deductions, and other items. These items pass … Read more about The Latest Tax Statistics on Partnerships and LLCs
Recovery Strategies: Building Reserves to Protect Your Business in the Future
It’s understandable that many small businesses continually play catchup. They’re usually in a constant state of troubleshooting and often find … Read more about Recovery Strategies: Building Reserves to Protect Your Business in the Future
What Is Fintech and How Can It Help Your Business?
Fintech is shorthand for financial technology. It refers to a type of technology that any business can use to enhance, streamline, or automate … Read more about What Is Fintech and How Can It Help Your Business?
Using Remote Workers: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly
Post-pandemic, remote work arrangements are here to stay. The 5th Annual State of Remote Work 2021 from Owl Labs found that nearly 50% of workers in … Read more about Using Remote Workers: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly
What You Can Do About Inflation
There’s no getting around it…high inflation is having an impact on small businesses. The historic average rate of inflation is between 2% and 3%. … Read more about What You Can Do About Inflation
5 Things to Do Before the End of the Year
The year is winding down, but there are still some actions you must or should take now to complete necessary matters and get set for the coming new … Read more about 5 Things to Do Before the End of the Year
J.K. Lasser’s Small Business Taxes 2022: What’s New and What’s Ahead
For more than 25 years, I’m proud to say my tax book for small businesses has been the go-to guide for owners and their tax advisers. The 2022 edition … Read more about J.K. Lasser’s Small Business Taxes 2022: What’s New and What’s Ahead
Thanksgiving: Why Small Business Owners Can Be Thankful
The annual national holiday of Thanksgiving for many businesses is the official start of the holiday shopping season. For some businesses, this period … Read more about Thanksgiving: Why Small Business Owners Can Be Thankful
Choosing a Retirement Plan for 2022
There are several compelling reasons why you should have a retirement plan for your business. It helps you and your employees save for retirement on a … Read more about Choosing a Retirement Plan for 2022
Looking Ahead to 2022 Taxes for Your Business
While your 2021 tax return hasn’t been filed and likely won’t be for many months, it’s not too soon to be thinking about taxes for 2022. Congress is … Read more about Looking Ahead to 2022 Taxes for Your Business
Federal Legislation to Help Small Businesses
Much that’s happening in Congress has been focused on multinational corporations and billionaires because a number of proposals that would have … Read more about Federal Legislation to Help Small Businesses
