8.10.21
IRS Issues ERC Guidance as Congress Mulls Early Termination
The IRS has published new guidance on the Employee Retention Credit (ERC). The credit was created in March 2020 to encourage employers to keep their…
8.3.21
SBA Streamlines Forgiveness for Smaller PPP Loans
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has released new guidance intended to expedite the forgiveness process for certain borrowers under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The…
8.2.21
Is an LLC the Right Choice for Your Small Business?
Perhaps you operate your small business as a sole proprietorship and want to form a limited liability company (LLC) to protect your assets. Or maybe…
7.29.21
The Deductibility of Corporate Expenses Covered by Officers or Shareholders
Do you play a major role in a closely held corporation and sometimes spend money on corporate expenses personally? These costs may wind up being…
7.28.21
Audit, Review or Compilation: How Are They Different?
In the accounting world, the terminology used to define the level of assurance your manufacturing company has been provided from a CPA firm as it…
7.28.21
Independent Contractor vs. Employee – Beware: Worker Classification Is an IRS Hot Button
A business can realize important advantages by treating a worker as an independent contractor (IC) rather than an employee. But simply labeling someone an IC…
7.28.21
How to Leverage Digital Transformation in Manufacturing
If there’s one thing that’s always been true of manufacturing, it’s that it marches hand-in-hand with evolving technology. As digital transformation marches forward, you want…
7.27.21
Now May Be the Right Time to Acquire a Business
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in financial losses for many businesses, including manufacturers. As a result, some owners may be looking for an exit strategy.…
7.26.21
First-Year Bonus Depreciation and Sec. 179 Expensing: Manufacturers Beware of the Pitfalls
Many manufacturers are eligible for tax write-offs for certain equipment purchases and building improvements. These write-offs can do wonders for a manufacturer’s cash flow, but…
7.19.21
Getting a New Business off the Ground: How Start-up Expenses Are Handled on Your Tax Return
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, government officials are seeing a large increase in the number of new businesses being launched. From June 2020 through June…