Did you know that business owners aren’t always eligible to participate in the Health Reimbursement Arrangements available to their own employees? Read up on the fine print here.
Taking distributions from your traditional IRA
Prudently planning how to take money out of your traditional IRA can mean more money for you and your heirs. Here are three areas to understand in order to maximize your retirement savings.
What to do if your business receives a “no-match” letter
If the names and Social Security numbers on your employees’ W-2 forms don’t match the government’s records, you may receive a “no-match letter.” Here’s what these letters mean and how to proceed.
DOL expands retirement plan options for smaller businesses
The costs involved with funding a retirement plan for employees can greatly burden a small business. The U.S. Dept. of Labor has issued a final rule that can ease the burden.
Is it time to hire a CFO or controller?
Tick tock, tick tock … if too many moments of your day are spent managing your company’s finances instead of strategically running the business, a CFO or controller might be a good hire.
The “kiddie tax” hurts families more than ever
If your child or grandchild has unearned income from dividends, interest and capital gains, beware of the “kiddie tax.” Your family may be hit even harder by the tax under current law.
Businesses can utilize the same information IRS auditors use to examine tax returns
Before conducting an audit, IRS examiners do their homework by reviewing “Audit Technique Guides.” Business owners and executives can easily read the same guides.
The 1-2-3 of B2B marketing
B2B marketing presents its own set of distinctive difficulties and opportunities. With the right approach, your business can make the numbers add up in your favor.
Volunteering for charity: Do you get a tax break?
Do you spend time volunteering for charity? While you can’t deduct the value of your time, you may be able to deduct some of the out-of-pocket costs. Here are the rules.