“The foundation of every successful partnership is not just shared vision but shared values.” – Author unknown A partnership is... A partnership is … Read more about Partnerships and LLCs: A Look at IRS Statistics
What’s New Taxwise for Retirement Plans in 2025
Retirement plans are an important way to help employees build financial security. There is great flexibility for employers in choosing the plan best … Read more about What’s New Taxwise for Retirement Plans in 2025
Writing Off the Cost of AI, Metaverse, and Other Technology
A September 2024 report by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce entitled The Impact of Technology on U.S. Small Business found some very interesting … Read more about Writing Off the Cost of AI, Metaverse, and Other Technology
Growing Your Business by Adapting to Changing Tax Rules
“Yesterday is gone, tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today, let us begin.” ~ Mother Teresa Many of the tax rules that were put in place … Read more about Growing Your Business by Adapting to Changing Tax Rules
A Quick Look at J.K. Lasser’s Small Business Taxes 2025
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 tax advisers. The 2025 edition for … Read more about A Quick Look at J.K. Lasser’s Small Business Taxes 2025
What Do Tax COLAs Mean for Your Business in 2025?
The tax picture for 2026 is unknown at this time because many of the tax rules fixed by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expire at the end of 2025. But the … Read more about What Do Tax COLAs Mean for Your Business in 2025?
Tax Changes Expected from a New Administration and New Congress
There has been much talk about the need for tax changes. Many tax rules put in place by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) are set to expire at … Read more about Tax Changes Expected from a New Administration and New Congress
Preparing for Social Security and Medicare Taxes for 2025
Whether you’re an employee of your corporation or a self-employed individual, it’s likely that your tax bill for Social Security and Medicare taxes … Read more about Preparing for Social Security and Medicare Taxes for 2025
What Should Congress Do About the QBI Deduction?
The qualified small business income (QBI) deduction, created by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 as a way for owners of pass-through entities to get … Read more about What Should Congress Do About the QBI Deduction?
What Is the Pass-Through-Entity-Tax and Who Does it Benefit?
The pass-through entity tax (PTET) is a way for owners of pass-through entities—partnerships, limited liability companies, S corporations—to gain … Read more about What Is the Pass-Through-Entity-Tax and Who Does it Benefit?
5 Tax Rules that May Surprise You
It’s probably no great revelation to learn that taxes are complicated. As a consequence, most small business owners rely on tax professionals, at … Read more about 5 Tax Rules that May Surprise You
Surprised by Tax Penalties? How to Get Relief
The IRS has a slew of penalties that may be imposed for doing something wrong, doing something late, or failing to do what you should have done: … Read more about Surprised by Tax Penalties? How to Get Relief
Mid-Year Tax Planning Musts for Your Business
Tax planning may not be your favorite activity, but it’s one that can put money in your pocket. The decisions you make now and execute before the end … Read more about Mid-Year Tax Planning Musts for Your Business
5 Great Tax Shortcuts to Save You Time and Effort
Taxes and the related chores—recordkeeping, filing, and paying—are perhaps the least favorite things for a business owner to do. Still, they’re … Read more about 5 Great Tax Shortcuts to Save You Time and Effort
Multiple Businesses with Common Ownership: Tax Rules You Need to Know
Entrepreneurs may not be content with owning a single business. They may have two or more companies going at the same time. They may own some or all … Read more about Multiple Businesses with Common Ownership: Tax Rules You Need to Know