Cost management is critical for companies today

Friday, July 04, 2025
Many business owners take an informal approach to controlling costs, tackling the issue only when it becomes an obvious problem. A better way to handle it is through proactive, systematic...... Read More

Can you turn business losses into tax relief?

Monday, June 30, 2025
Even well-run companies experience down years. The federal tax code may allow a bright strategy to lighten the impact. Certain losses, within limits, may be used to reduce taxable income...... Read More

EBHRAs: A flexible health benefits choice for businesses

Friday, June 27, 2025
Today’s companies have several kinds of tax-advantaged accounts or arrangements they can sponsor to help employees pay eligible medical expenses. One of them is a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA).Under an HRA,...... Read More

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

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

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

Turn a summer job into tax savings: Hire your child and reap the rewards

Monday, June 02, 2025
With summer fast approaching, you might be considering hiring young people at your small business. If your children are also looking to earn some extra money, why not put them...... Read More