by Sarah Boehle Pool | Sep 26, 2018 | Latest News
Back-to-school time means a tax break for teachers When teachers are setting up their classrooms for the new school year, it’s common for them to pay for a portion of their classroom supplies out of pocket. A special tax break allows these educators to deduct some of...
by Sarah Boehle Pool | Sep 24, 2018 | Latest News
How to reduce the tax risk of using independent contractors Classifying a worker as an independent contractor frees a business from payroll tax liability and allows it to forgo providing overtime pay, unemployment compensation and other employee benefits. It also...
by Sarah Boehle Pool | Sep 20, 2018 | Latest News
Prepare for valuation issues in your buy-sell agreement Every business with more than one owner needs a buy-sell agreement to handle both expected and unexpected ownership changes. When creating or updating yours, be sure you’re prepared for the valuation issues that...
by Sarah Boehle Pool | Sep 19, 2018 | Latest News
Play your tax cards right with gambling wins and losses If you gamble, be sure you understand the tax consequences. Both wins and losses can affect your income tax bill. And changes under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) could also have an impact. Wins and taxable...
by Sarah Boehle Pool | Sep 17, 2018 | Latest News
Keep it SIMPLE: A tax-advantaged retirement plan solution for small businesses If your small business doesn’t offer its employees a retirement plan, you may want to consider a SIMPLE IRA. Offering a retirement plan can provide your business with valuable tax...
by Sarah Boehle Pool | Sep 13, 2018 | Latest News
Business tips for back-to-school time Late summer and early fall, when so many families have members returning to educational facilities of all shapes and sizes, is also a good time for businesses to creatively step up their business development efforts, whether it’s...