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...
by Kaylee Goertzen | Sep 15, 2026 | Latest News
Contributing as much as possible to tax-deferred retirement accounts such as traditional 401(k)s and IRAs is a common recommendation. Contributions generally are pretax or deductible, and the power of tax-deferred compounding can help turbocharge growth. But some...
by Kaylee Goertzen | Sep 10, 2026 | Latest News
Trading items or services — without exchanging cash — has long been common among small businesses. Today, some use online barter exchanges to facilitate trades. In addition to preserving cash flow, these types of transactions may expand your purchasing power, help you...
by Kaylee Goertzen | Sep 9, 2026 | Latest News
For decades, businesses have used bank lockbox services to speed up collections and reduce administrative work involved in processing customer checks. Today, the basic idea remains the same, but modern lockbox services can automate your accounts receivable processes....
