Companies should take a holistic approach to cybersecurity

Friday, July 18, 2025
Today’s businesses have two broad choices regarding cybersecurity: wait for something bad to happen and react to it, or proactively address the threat. Not surprisingly, we recommend the latter approach.The...... Read More

The One, Big, Beautiful Bill could change the deductibility of R&E expenses

Monday, July 14, 2025
The treatment of research and experimental (R&E) expenses is a high-stakes topic for U.S. businesses, especially small to midsize companies focused on innovation. As the tax code currently stands, the...... Read More

4 ways business owners can make “the leadership connection”

Friday, July 11, 2025
To get the most from any team, its leader must establish a productive rapport with each member. Of course, that’s easier said than done if you own a company with...... Read More

Hiring independent contractors? Make sure you’re doing it right

Monday, July 07, 2025
Many businesses turn to independent contractors to help manage costs, especially during times of staffing shortages and inflation. If you’re among them, ensuring these workers are properly classified for federal...... Read More

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