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Tax Benefits and Risks to Consider in Real Estate Investments
Real estate investment has long been an attractive option for investors seeking to diversify their portfolios and build long-term wealth. With it brings the potential for steady rental income, property…
Securing Operational Records in Business Emergency Preparedness Plans
Natural and human-caused disasters often occur without much warning and can disrupt even the most well-oiled operations. Being equipped with an emergency preparedness plan for your business can ensure continuity…
What To Know About Overtime Rules
Overtime rules under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) can be confusing, but business owners need to know the provisions. Following are some provisions to be aware of. There’s no…
Tax Tips for Parents
When starting a family, you might be interested to know that you’re now eligible to claim new credits and deductions, which ultimately lessens the total value of your tax liability.…
Corporate Transparency Act: What Small Businesses Need to Know About New Reporting Requirements
Effective January 1, 2024, millions of privately-owned small businesses became subject to new reporting obligations under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), an anti-crime law that seeks to uncover the concealment…
Employer Payroll Taxes
There comes a time for most businesses when there is a need for labor beyond what the owner(s) can provide. Hiring employees comes with the responsibility for withholding income and…
July 2024 Newsletter
Disasters often occur with no warning and can be devastating to any business. Being prepared with emergency preparedness plans is vital.
How To Handle Intangible Assets – Part II: Business Buyers Beware
If you are currently in the market to acquire a business or may consider such a move later, you will want to carefully consider intangible assets in your business valuation.…
Do You Have More Than 100 Employees in Your Employee Benefit Plan?
If you have more than 100 employees participating in your employee benefit plan (EBP), you may be required to undergo an EBP audit. For plan years beginning on or after…
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Installment Sales – Ins, Outs, Ups, & Downs
The installment method is a tax-reporting strategy that allows you to spread out the recognition of capital gains over multiple tax years when you finance an asset sale yourself. There is a lot to know—click for the details.
How Manufacturers Can Turn Innovation into Tax Benefits
Recent tax law changes have expanded the definition of qualifying research and development activities and created new opportunities for manufacturers to recover capital. Click for important details.
Substantiating Charitable Contributions
To close loopholes, Congress added Section 170(f)(8)(A) to the Internal Revenue Code to create strict substantiation rules for charitable contribution deductions. Click through for the specifics, so you don’t get caught without proper substantiation for your charitable donations.
Payroll Systems and Compliance Challenges
Can payroll systems keep up with shifting regulations and constant compliance changes? Yes —with a little effort. Click through for an answer to this question and others regarding wage laws and tax requirements.
What OBBBA Tax Changes Take Effect in 2026?
January 1 ushered in a new set of provisions resulting from the One Big Beautiful Act that will influence what 2026 looks like. You will want to pay attention now, before the year gets too far along.
Do You Need to Make Estimated Tax Payments?
The US tax system requires taxpayers to pay tax on income as it is received during the year—paying estimated taxes through the year helps you avoid some potentially significant IRS penalties and interest. Click for what you need to know.
Top HOA Fraud Risks and Why Financial Statement Audits Matter
Fraud can occur in any Homeowners Association (HOA). Understanding where fraud tends to show up and what financial statement audits can reveal can help boards strengthen oversight and better protect community funds.
How to Structure Real Estate Investments for Maximum Tax Efficiency
The structure behind real estate investment is key—the difference between a well-structured investment and a poorly structured one can be significant. Click for the details.