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Uncle Sam may provide relief from college costs on your tax return

September 30, 2019

We all know the cost of college is expensive. The latest figures from the College Board show that the average annual cost of tuition and fees was $10,230 for in-state students at public four-year universities — and $35,830 for students at private not-for-profit four-year institutions. These amounts don’t include room and board, books, supplies, transportation…

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Department of Labor releases the long awaited final rule on overtime

September 26, 2019

On Tuesday, September 24, 2019, the Department of Labor (DOL) released the long awaited final rule on overtime, which will take effect January 1, 2020.  Employees who make less than $35,658 per year will now be eligible for overtime pay. To be exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), employees must be…

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Does your team know the profitability game plan?

September 19, 2019

Autumn brings falling leaves and … the gridiron. Football teams — from high school to pro — are trying to put as many wins on the board as possible to make this season a special one. For business owners, sports can highlight important lessons about profitability. One in particular is that you and your coaches…

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The chances of an IRS audit are low, but business owners should be prepared

September 17, 2019

Many business owners ask: How can I avoid an IRS audit? The good news is that the odds against being audited are in your favor. In fiscal year 2018, the IRS audited approximately 0.6% of individuals. Businesses, large corporations and high-income individuals are more likely to be audited but, overall, audit rates are historically low. There’s no…

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Cryptocurrency Transaction Reporting

September 12, 2019

Recently the Internal Revenue Service sent over 10,000 letters to taxpayers who the IRS believes may have failed to properly report their cryptocurrency transactions.  Three different letters were sent – Letters 6173, 6174 and 6174-A.  Each of these letters indicate that the IRS has information regarding a failure to report digital gains.  Taxpayers have also…

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For best results, start your strategic planning early

September 11, 2019

Time flies when you’re having fun — and running a business. Although it’s probably too early to start chilling a bottle of bubbly for New Year’s Eve, it’s certainly not too early for business owners to start doing some strategic planning for next year. Here are some ways to get started. Begin with your financials…

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The next estimated tax deadline is September 16: Do you have to make a payment?

September 10, 2019

If you’re self-employed and don’t have withholding from paychecks, you probably have to make estimated tax payments. These payments must be sent to the IRS on a quarterly basis. The third 2019 estimated tax payment deadline for individuals is Monday, September 16. Even if you do have some withholding from paychecks or payments you receive,…

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The key to retirement security is picking the right plan for your business

September 6, 2019

If you’re a small business owner or you’re involved in a start-up, you may want to set up a tax-favored retirement plan for yourself and any employees. Several types of plans are eligible for tax advantages. 401(k) plan One of the best-known retirement plan options is the 401(k) plan. It provides for employer contributions made…

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2019 Q4 tax calendar: Key deadlines for businesses and other employers

September 5, 2019

Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the fourth quarter of 2019. Keep in mind that this list isn’t all-inclusive, so there may be additional deadlines that apply to you. Contact us to ensure you’re meeting all applicable deadlines and to learn more about the filing requirements. October…

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Putting together the succession planning and retirement planning puzzle

September 2, 2019

Everyone needs to plan for retirement. But as a business owner, you face a distinctive challenge in that you must save for your golden years while also creating, updating and eventually executing a succession plan. This is no easy task, but you can put the puzzle pieces together by answering some fundamental questions: When do…

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