by Kaylee Goertzen | Sep 29, 2026 | Latest News
Many individuals invest in real estate to help diversify their portfolio, create an income stream for themselves from rental income and build net worth over time. Often, this is a side activity to a career in another field or running another type of business — not the...
by Kaylee Goertzen | Sep 24, 2026 | Latest News
Payroll administration can be challenging for small business owners — and mistakes can create problems for both employers and employees. Incorrect paychecks can frustrate employees and require time and resources to fix. Errors involving tax withholding, deposits or...
by Kaylee Goertzen | Sep 23, 2026 | Latest News
Hiring independent contractors provides your business with valuable flexibility, particularly when you require specialized expertise or help with a short-term project. But calling someone an independent contractor doesn’t automatically make them one. Worker status...
by Kaylee Goertzen | Sep 22, 2026 | Latest News
Teachers and other educators often spend their own money on books, supplies, equipment and other classroom needs. For 2026, eligible educators may have two ways to deduct qualifying unreimbursed expenses. One deduction is available whether or not they itemize, and a...
by Kaylee Goertzen | Sep 17, 2026 | Latest News
To attract and retain skilled workers, your small business needs to offer more than competitive pay. Your benefits package matters, too — and benefits with favorable tax treatment can be even more valuable to prospective and existing employees. Open enrollment is...
by Kaylee Goertzen | Sep 16, 2026 | Latest News
Occupational fraud can occur at any level of an organization. But misconduct by owners and senior executives can be particularly costly because they usually have greater authority and can override internal controls. According to the Association of Certified Fraud...