Answers to your tax season questions
The IRS announced it will open the 2024 income tax return filing season on January 29. That’s when the tax agency will begin accepting and processing
Individual TaxThe IRS announced it will open the 2024 income tax return filing season on January 29. That’s when the tax agency will begin accepting and processing
Individual TaxOperating your small business as a Qualified Small Business Corporation (QSBC) could be a tax-wise idea.
Tax-free treatment for eligible stock gains
QSBCs are the same
Business TaxAmong the biggest mistakes employers can make is assuming their leaders are finished products. Whether a supervisor, middle manager or executive, leaders need continuous development to
Employee BenefitsIf you’re interested in selling commercial or investment real estate that has appreciated significantly, one way to defer a tax bill on the gain is with
Business TaxThe so-called “kiddie tax” can cause some of a child’s unearned income to be taxed at the parent’s higher marginal federal income tax rates instead of
Individual TaxIf you’re an employer with a business where tipping is routine when providing food and beverages, you may qualify for a federal tax credit involving the
Business TaxMost employers are familiar with the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The government agency’s stated mission is “to ensure the safe and healthful working conditions
Employee BenefitsTechnology is transforming the accounting profession. When businesses moved from paper ledgers to spreadsheets, it improved the timeliness, accuracy and integrity of accounting-related data. Likewise, cloud computing and the
Accounting & Auditing NewsWhen you retire, you may think about moving to another state — perhaps because the weather is more temperate or because you want to be closer to family members.
Individual TaxThe optional standard mileage rate used to calculate the deductible cost of operating an automobile for business will be going up by 1.5 cents per mile in 2024. The IRS
Business TaxEmployee fraud is among the costliest threats faced by employers. While estimates regarding losses vary widely, fraudulent activities can go undetected for an average of 12 months and generate
Employee BenefitsReconciling bank accounts is critical to ensuring the accuracy of your company’s accounting records. The primary purpose of a bank reconciliation is to confirm that the transactions recorded in
Accounting & Auditing NewsMonetary awards and settlements are often provided for an array of reasons. For example, a person could receive compensatory and punitive damage payments for personal injury, discrimination or harassment.
Individual TaxHere are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the first quarter of 2024. Keep in mind that this list isn’t
Business TaxIn Notice 2023-75, the IRS recently announced the dollar limits and thresholds for qualified retirement plans in 2024, reflecting the latest cost-of-living adjustments. Here are some
Employee BenefitsData breaches can be costly. The average total cost of a data breach has risen to roughly $4.45 million, according to a 2023 survey of information
Accounting & Auditing NewsYou may have heard of the “nanny tax.” But if you don’t employ a nanny, you may think it doesn’t apply to you. Check again. Hiring
Individual TaxThe holiday season is here. During this festive season, your business may want to show its gratitude to employees and customers by giving them gifts or hosting
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