4.1.19
Small Business Owners Should Double-Check Their Tax Returns
Now more than ever, small business owners need to double-check their tax returns before filing. Why? Because many of the changes ushered in by the…
4.1.19
Are Income Taxes Taking a Bite out of Your Trusts?
If your estate plan includes one or more trusts, review them before you file your tax return. Or, if you’ve already filed it, look carefully…
4.1.19
Business vs. Hobby: The Tax Rules Have Changed
If you generate income from a passion such as cooking, woodworking, raising animals — or anything else — beware of the tax implications. They’ll vary…
4.1.19
Running Your Personal Finances like a Business
Most individuals don’t regard themselves as businesses, trying to turn a profit and beat the competition. But, occasionally, it may help to look at your…
3.29.19
Are You at Risk for Tax-Related Identity Theft?
With the 2017 tax filing date for most businesses and individuals behind us, the last thing you probably want to think about is income taxes.…
3.22.19
The Department of Labor Proposes Updated Overtime Rule
The Trump administration has released its long-awaited proposed rule to update the overtime exemptions for so-called white-collar workers under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The…
3.21.19
Protecting Against Employee Theft
No matter what type of business you run, you’re vulnerable to employee theft motivated by greed, anger, dissatisfaction, or an “above the rules” attitude. Which of…
3.19.19
Prevent Fraud with the Help of Your Audit Committee
Your board’s audit committee is a first line of defense against fraud. But to be effective, committee members need to do more than simply review…
3.19.19
Will Leasing Equipment or Buying It Be More Tax Efficient for Your Business?
Recent changes to federal tax law and accounting rules could affect whether you decide to lease or buy equipment or other fixed assets. Although there’s…
3.19.19
Is Return Fraud Cutting into Your Store’s Profits?
For brick-and-mortar retailers, return fraud can be a serious financial threat. There are several types of schemes. But when they’re successful, they all end the…