Employers must protect their interests when employees leave or join their company, but the use of non-compete agreements and similar contracts is becoming increasingly regulated at the state and federal levels. This article explores common business agreements and best practices to mitigate potential risks.
Tax season is upon us again, and this time of year can be stressful for many taxpayers. Not only do you have to gather all your financial documents for your tax return, but you also have to face the possibility of owing money to the IRS. If you are in this situation and can't pay your entire tax bill immediately, don't panic - you have options.
If you earn income as a freelancer, independent contractor, or from a side gig, you'll likely do so as a sole proprietor or single-member LLC and report your income on a Schedule C. Learn more about these types of entities and the Schedule C in this article.
Effective working capital management can make all the difference between success and failure in the business world. Learn how to measure and effectively manage your company's working capital.
Adding your kids to your bank account or home deed can create a host of legal, financial, and tax issues that can leave you and your loved ones vulnerable to significant risks and losses. Learn about the issues and alternative solutions to help you achieve your estate planning goals.
The tax treatment of business interest expense is governed by Section 163(j) which places limits on the amount of interest businesses can deduct on their tax returns based on their income and other factors. Unfortunately, the calculation for determining a company's limit has changed starting with the tax year 2022 and stands to impact many large businesses negatively.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has slightly changed the wording of the tax forms for the 2022 tax year regarding the declaration of cryptocurrency transactions by taxpayers. Learn more about the change.
The SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 aims to improve retirement savings by making it easier for employers to offer retirement plans to employees and for individuals to increase their retirement savings. Learn about select provisions of the Act that affect individuals.
The SECURE 2.0 Act aims to improve retirement savings by making it easier for employers to offer retirement plans to employees and for individuals to increase their retirement savings. This article will discuss selected provisions of the Act and their potential impact on employers.
Since the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 was signed into law, there has been confusion surrounding some of the new requirements for the Clean Vehicle Credit. This article will provide an overview of the Clean Vehicle Tax Credit program, including recent guidance from the IRS to help clear up confusion.
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 made several sweeping changes to the tax code. However, many provisions contained a “sunset” or expiration date. This article will review several provisions that have either recently expired or are scheduled to expire in the coming years.
When two people with children from previous relationships get married, they form a blended family. While this can create a unique and loving situation, it raises some complicated estate planning considerations. In this article, we discuss how to ensure that your stepchildren are included in your estate plan and how to make sure that your biological children are never left out.
Planning for Social Security benefits is an important task for those nearing retirement. Learn about Social Security, how to maximize your benefit and how benefits are taxed.
An employee benefit plan audit is a periodic and independent examination of a company’s benefit plans that are subject to ERISA. If your company currently offers or plans to offer an employee benefit plan, read this article to learn about audit requirements.
100% Bonus depreciation is a tax provision that allows businesses to deduct the cost of certain qualifying property in the year it is placed in service rather than having to depreciate the cost over several years. Unfortunately, the 100% bonus depreciation deduction will begin to phase out after 2022. Learn more about the phase-out schedule and the alternative Section 179 deduction.
In August 2022, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law. Learn about the major provisions related to climate, energy, and taxes and how they may affect you and your business.
