by Sarah Boehle Pool | Dec 7, 2023 | Latest News
What businesses can expect from a DOL benefits plan audit All but the smallest businesses today are generally expected to offer employees “big picture” benefits such as health insurance and a retirement plan. Among the risks of doing so is that many popular plan types...
by Sarah Boehle Pool | Dec 6, 2023 | Latest News
Contributing to your employer’s 401(k) plan: How it works If you’re fortunate to have an employer that offers a 401(k) plan, and you don’t contribute to it, you may wonder if you should participate. In general, it’s a great tax and retirement saving deal! These plans...
by Sarah Boehle Pool | Dec 4, 2023 | Latest News
New per diem business travel rates kicked in on October 1 Are employees at your business traveling and frustrated about documenting expenses? Or perhaps you’re annoyed at the time and energy that goes into reviewing business travel expenses. There may be a way to...
by Sarah Boehle Pool | Nov 30, 2023 | Latest News
Valuations can help business owners plan for the future If someone was to suggest that you should have your business appraised, you might wonder whether the person was subtly suggesting that you retire and sell the company. Seriously though, a valuation can serve many...
by Sarah Boehle Pool | Nov 27, 2023 | Latest News
The Social Security wage base for employees and self-employed people is increasing in 2024 The Social Security Administration recently announced that the wage base for computing Social Security tax will increase to $168,600 for 2024 (up from $160,200 for 2023). Wages...
by Sarah Boehle Pool | Nov 23, 2023 | Latest News
A refresher on the trust fund recovery penalty for business owners and executives One might assume the term “trust fund recovery penalty” has something to do with estate planning. It’s important for business owners and executives to know better. In point of fact, the...