Corporate business owners: Is your salary reasonable in the eyes of the IRS?

Monday, June 23, 2025
Determining “reasonable compensation” is a critical issue for owners of C corporations and S corporations. If the IRS believes an owner’s compensation is unreasonably high or low, it may disallow certain deductions...... Read More

How companies can spot dangers by examining concentration

Friday, June 20, 2025
At first glance, the word “concentration” might seem to describe a positive quality for any business owner. You need to concentrate, right? Only through laser focus on the right strategic...... Read More

Estimating fair value today

Thursday, June 19, 2025
Many balance sheet items are reported at historical cost. However, current accounting standards require organizations that follow U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to report certain assets and liabilities at...... Read More

The “wash sale” rule: Don’t let losses circle the drain

Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Stock, mutual fund and ETF prices have bounced around lately. If you make what turns out to be an ill-fated investment in a taxable brokerage firm account, the good news...... Read More

An education plan can pay off for your employees — and your business

Monday, June 16, 2025
Your business can set up an educational assistance plan that can give each eligible employee up to $5,250 in annual federal-income-tax-free and federal-payroll-tax-free benefits. These tax-favored plans are called Section 127...... Read More

Businesses considering incorporation should beware of the reasonable compensation conundrum

Friday, June 13, 2025
Small to midsize businesses have valid reasons for incorporating, not the least of which is putting that cool “Inc.” at the end of their names. Other reasons include separating owners’...... Read More

5 QuickBooks reports to review each month

Thursday, June 12, 2025
Understanding your business’s financial health is essential for long-term success. QuickBooks® offers a powerful reporting tool suite that can provide critical insights to support decision-making and help you comply with...... Read More

Understanding the “step-up in basis” when inheriting assets

Tuesday, June 10, 2025
If you inherit assets after a loved one passes away, they often arrive with a valuable — but frequently misunderstood — tax benefit called the step-up in basis. Below is...... Read More

Explore SEP and SIMPLE retirement plans for your small business

Monday, June 09, 2025
Suppose you’re thinking about setting up a retirement plan for yourself and your employees. However, you’re concerned about the financial commitment and administrative burdens involved. There are a couple of...... Read More

Is your business on top of its tech stack?

Friday, June 06, 2025
Like many business owners, you’ve probably received a lot of technology advice. One term you may hear frequently is “tech stack.” Information technology (IT) folks love to throw this one...... Read More