Family business focus: Taking it to the next level

Friday, February 07, 2025
Family businesses often start out small, with casual operational approaches. However, informal (or nonexistent) policies and procedures can become problematic as such companies grow.Employees may grumble about unclear, inconsistent rules....... Read More

How do auditors verify account balances and transactions?

Thursday, February 06, 2025
Audit season is just around the corner for calendar-year entities. Understanding the types of source documents your audit team might request can minimize disruptions during audit fieldwork and maximize your...... Read More

Adoption tax credits: Easing the financial journey of parenthood

Tuesday, February 04, 2025
There are two tax breaks that help eligible parents offset the expenses of adopting a child. In 2025, adoptive parents may be able to claim a credit against their federal...... Read More

The tax treatment of intangible assets

Tuesday, February 04, 2025
Intangible assets, such as patents, trademarks, copyrights and goodwill, play a crucial role in today’s businesses. The tax treatment of these assets can be complex, but businesses need to understand...... Read More

3 types of retirement plans for growing businesses

Friday, January 31, 2025
When start-ups launch, their focus is often on tightly controlling expenses. Most need to establish a brand and some semblance of stability before funding anything other than essential operating activities.For...... Read More

Chart a course for success with a detailed chart of accounts

Thursday, January 30, 2025
A well-structured chart of accounts is essential for accurate financial reporting. A poorly organized chart, or one that groups transactions into vague, undefined categories, can hinder management’s ability to assess...... Read More

Your guide to Medicare premiums and taxes

Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Medicare health insurance premiums can add up to big bucks — especially if you’re upper-income, married, and you and your spouse both pay premiums. Read on to understand how taxes...... Read More

Drive down your business taxes with local transportation cost deductions

Monday, January 27, 2025
Understanding how to deduct transportation costs could significantly reduce the tax burden on your small business. You and your employees likely incur various local transportation expenses each year, and they...... Read More

Business owners: Be sure you’re properly classifying cash flows

Friday, January 24, 2025
Properly prepared financial statements provide a wealth of information about your company. But the operative words there are “properly prepared.” Classifying information accurately isn’t always easy — especially as the...... Read More

Get a handle on how accounting and tax profitability metrics differ

Thursday, January 23, 2025
Pretax (accounting) profit, as reported on your company’s income statement, is a key metric that lenders, investors, and other stakeholders use to assess financial performance. However, business owners should also...... Read More