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Nov 14, 20233 min read
New per diem business travel rates became effective in October
Are employees at your business traveling and frustrated about documenting expenses? Or perhaps you’re annoyed at the time and energy that...
ConnollySteele
Nov 14, 20232 min read
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...
ConnollySteele
Oct 17, 20232 min read
The IRS has announced 2024 amounts for Health Savings Accounts
The IRS recently released guidance providing the 2024 inflation-adjusted amounts for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). HSA fundamentals An...
ConnollySteele
Oct 17, 20232 min read
Keep these DOs and DON’Ts in mind when deducting business meal and vehicle expenses
If you’re claiming deductions for business meals or auto expenses, expect the IRS to closely review them. In some cases, taxpayers have...
ConnollySteele
Oct 17, 20232 min read
Business automobiles: How the tax depreciation rules work
Do you use an automobile in your trade or business? If so, you may question how depreciation tax deductions are determined. The rules are...
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Oct 12, 20232 min read
How IRS auditors learn about your business industry
Ever wonder how IRS examiners know about different industries so they can audit various businesses? They generally do research about...
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Oct 12, 20233 min read
What types of expenses can’t be written off by your business?
If you read the Internal Revenue Code (and you probably don’t want to!), you may be surprised to find that most business deductions...
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Oct 12, 20231 min read
2023 Q4 tax calendar: Key deadlines for businesses and other employers
Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the fourth quarter of 2023. Keep in mind...
ConnollySteele
Oct 12, 20233 min read
It’s important to understand how taxes factor into M&A transactions
In recent years, merger and acquisition activity has been strong in many industries. If your business is considering merging with or...
ConnollySteele
Oct 12, 20233 min read
Spouse-run businesses face special tax issues
Do you and your spouse together operate a profitable unincorporated small business? If so, you face some challenging tax issues. The...
ConnollySteele
Oct 12, 20233 min read
Update on depreciating business assets
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act liberalized the rules for depreciating business assets. However, the amounts change every year due to inflation...
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May 19, 20232 min read
If you’re hiring independent contractors, make sure they’re properly handled
Many businesses use independent contractors to help keep their costs down — especially in these times of staff shortages and inflationary...
ConnollySteele
May 10, 20233 min read
Use the tax code to make business losses less painful
Whether you’re operating a new company or an established business, losses can happen. The federal tax code may help soften the blow by...
ConnollySteele
May 10, 20232 min read
Education benefits help attract, retain and motivate your employees
One popular fringe benefit is an education assistance program that allows employees to continue learning and perhaps earn a degree with...
ConnollySteele
May 10, 20232 min read
4 ways corporate business owners can help ensure their compensation is “reasonable”
If you’re the owner of an incorporated business, you know there’s a tax advantage to taking money out of a C corporation as compensation...
ConnollySteele
May 10, 20232 min read
Take advantage of the rehabilitation tax credit when altering or adding to business space
If your business occupies substantial space and needs to increase or move from that space in the future, you should keep the...
ConnollySteele
Apr 11, 20232 min read
Retirement saving options for your small business: Keep it simple
If you’re thinking about setting up a retirement plan for yourself and your employees, but you’re worried about the financial commitment...
ConnollySteele
Apr 4, 20233 min read
The tax advantages of hiring your child this summer
Summer is around the corner so you may be thinking about hiring young people at your small business. At the same time, you may have...
ConnollySteele
Mar 29, 20232 min read
Choosing an entity for your business? How about an S corporation?
If you’re starting a business with some partners and wondering what type of entity to form, an S corporation may be the most suitable...
ConnollySteele
Mar 21, 20231 min read
2023 Q2 tax calendar: Key deadlines for businesses and employers
Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines that apply to businesses and other employers during the second quarter of 2023. Keep in...
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