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What Employers Should Know About Qualified Retirement Plan Audits
For employers, sponsoring a qualified retirement plan isn’t easy. Staying up to date on the constantly changing guidance and rules issued by federal agencies such as the U.S....
2023 Q4 Tax Calendar: Key Deadlines for Businesses and Other Employers
Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the fourth quarter of 2023. Keep in mind that this list isn’t all-inclusive, so...
What Are the Pros and Cons of Custodial Accounts for Minors?
Setting up an investment account for your minor child can be a tax-efficient way of saving for college or other expenses. And one of the simplest ways to invest on your child’s...
Investment Swings: What’s the Tax Impact?
If your investments have fluctuated wildly this year, you may have already recognized some significant gains and losses. But nothing is decided tax-wise until year end when the...
Conflict-of-Interest Policies Prevent Misunderstandings — and Fraud
Small businesses generally operate on principles of trust, particularly if several family members are involved. You might trust any employee to lock up the office at the end of...
IRS to Employers: Examine Your ESOPs!
The employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) has long shone as a beacon to employers looking to accomplish multiple goals through a benefits arrangement. A properly structured and...
Update on Depreciating Business Assets
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act liberalized the rules for depreciating business assets. However, the amounts change every year due to inflation adjustments. And due to high inflation,...
Selling Your Home for a Big Profit? Here Are the Tax Rules
Many homeowners across the country have seen their home values increase in recent years. According to the National Association of Realtors, the median price of existing homes...
7 Simple Truths About Payroll for Employers
Employers tend to prioritize things such as maintaining or boosting productivity, accomplishing strategic objectives, and fulfilling their missions. All too often, managing...