8.14.23
A Possible Tax Quirk of Being a Business Partner
If you’re a partner in a business, you may have encountered a situation that gave you pause. In any given year, you may have been…
8.14.23
Weighing the Pros and Cons of LTC Insurance
The COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath have significantly affected our lives in many ways that are still playing out. For example, the pandemic has served…
8.14.23
Your Estate Plan: Don’t Forget About Income Tax Planning
As a result of the current estate tax exemption amount ($12.92 million in 2023), fewer people are concerned with federal estate tax. Before 2011, a…
8.1.23
The Advantages of Using an LLC for Your Small Business
If you operate your small business as a sole proprietorship, you may have thought about forming a limited liability company (LLC) to protect your assets.…
8.1.23
Be Aware of Federal Unemployment Tax Return (FUTA) Credit Reduction States
If your manufacturing business has employees, it means you are paying wages and filing the annual federal payroll tax return. But do you know what…
8.1.23
How Profitable Are the Products You Manufacture?
Most manufacturers have a good idea of their overall profitability, but not necessarily the profitability of individual products. Unless you track the costs of manufacturing…
8.1.23
Manufacturers: If Available, Take Advantage of Sales Tax Exemptions
Manufacturers must comply with all relevant tax laws to avoid dire consequences. While the most attention is generally directed toward federal income and payroll taxes,…
7.31.23
Should Your Construction Business Invest in Custom Software?
Construction business owners are regularly urged to buy the latest and greatest software. But no such tool is perfect. Off-the-shelf products don’t always provide the…
7.31.23
Beefing up Benefits May Save Tax Dollars for Construction Businesses
Construction companies continue to find themselves embroiled in a protracted battle for skilled labor. One fundamental way to recruit the best talent and retain valued…
7.31.23
Use Proactive Measures To Manage Materials and Labor Costs
High inflation and rising interest rates are still affecting many businesses. For construction company owners, this means you’ll need to continue paying close attention to…