by Sarah Boehle Pool | Apr 16, 2018 | Latest News
Should you file Form SS-8 to ask the IRS to determine a worker’s status? Classifying workers as independent contractors — rather than employees — can save businesses money and provide other benefits. But the IRS is on the lookout for businesses that do this improperly...
by Sarah Boehle Pool | Apr 13, 2018 | Latest News
Haven’t filed your 2017 income tax return yet? Beware of these pitfalls The federal income tax filing deadline is slightly later than usual this year — April 17 — but it’s now nearly upon us. So, if you haven’t filed your individual return yet, you may be thinking...
by Sarah Boehle Pool | Apr 12, 2018 | Latest News
Could your next business loan get “ratio’d”? We live and work in an era of big data. Banks are active participants, keeping a keen eye on metrics that help them accurately estimate risk of default. As you look for a loan, try to find out how each bank will evaluate...
by Sarah Boehle Pool | Apr 11, 2018 | Latest News
Can you claim your elderly parent as a dependent on your tax return? Perhaps. It depends on several factors, such as your parent’s income and how much financial support you provided. If you qualify for the adult-dependent exemption on your 2017 income tax return, you...
by Sarah Boehle Pool | Apr 10, 2018 | Latest News
You still have time to make 2017 IRA contributions Tax-advantaged retirement plans like IRAs allow your money to grow tax-deferred — or, in the case of Roth accounts, tax-free. The deadline for 2017 contributions is April 17, 2018. Deductible contributions will lower...