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Does your business barter? Here are some facts you should know
In today’s economy, many small businesses are strapped for cash. They may find it beneficial to barter or trade for goods and services...
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Mar 7, 20223 min read
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Feb 26, 20220 min read
Keeping meticulous records is the key to tax deductions and painless IRS audits
If you operate a business, or you’re starting a new one, you know you need to keep records of your income and expenses. Specifically, you...
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Jan 31, 20223 min read
Entrepreneurs and taxes: How expenses are claimed on tax returns
While some businesses have closed since the start of the COVID-19 crisis, many new ventures have launched. Entrepreneurs have cited a...
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Jan 24, 20222 min read
Numerous tax limits affecting businesses have increased for 2022
Many tax limits that affect businesses are annually indexed for inflation, and a number of them have increased for 2022. Here’s a rundown...
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Jan 20, 20222 min read
Will the standard business mileage rate go up in 2022? Yes!
After two years of no increases, the optional standard mileage rate used to calculate the deductible cost of operating an automobile for...
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Dec 27, 20212 min read
2022 Q1 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 first quarter of 2022. Keep in mind...
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Dec 21, 20212 min read
Infrastructure law sunsets Employee Retention Credit early
The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) was a valuable tax credit that helped employers survive the COVID-19 pandemic. A new law has...
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Nov 23, 20212 min read
Businesses can show appreciation — and gain tax breaks — with holiday gifts and parties
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, the holiday season will soon be here. At this time of year, your business may want to show its...
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Nov 15, 20212 min read
Many factors are involved when choosing a business entity
Are you planning to launch a business or thinking about changing your business entity? If so, you need to determine which entity will...
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Nov 15, 20213 min read
Employers: The Social Security wage base is increasing in 2022
The Social Security Administration recently announced that the wage base for computing Social Security tax will increase to $147,000 for...
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Oct 26, 20212 min read
Tax depreciation rules for business automobiles
If you use an automobile in your trade or business, you may wonder how depreciation tax deductions are determined. The rules are...
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Sep 23, 20213 min read
You can only claim a casualty loss tax deduction in certain situations
In recent weeks, some Americans have been victimized by hurricanes, severe storms, flooding, wildfires and other disasters. No matter...
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Sep 4, 20212 min read
Want to find out what IRS auditors know about your business industry?
In order to prepare for a business audit, an IRS examiner generally does research about the specific industry and issues on the...
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Sep 1, 20212 min read
Getting a divorce? Be aware of tax implications if you own a business
If you’re a business owner and you’re getting a divorce, tax issues can complicate matters. Your business ownership interest is one of...
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Aug 30, 20212 min read
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Aug 19, 20210 min read
Large cash transactions with your business must be reported to the IRS
If your business receives large amounts of cash or cash equivalents, you may be required to report these transactions to the IRS. What...
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Aug 10, 20212 min read
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