Some 2020 Unemployment Compensation is Tax-Free
In recent months, there have been a number of tax changes that may affect your individual tax bill. Many of these changes were enacted […]
Something’s Wrong in your Office. Is it Fraud?
Not all red flags lead to active occupational fraud schemes. But when fraud is occurring, it usually leaves traces — for example, accounting anomalies […]
Claiming the Business Energy Credit for Using Alternative Energy
Are you wondering whether alternative energy technologies can help you manage energy costs in your business? If so, there’s a valuable federal income tax benefit (the business […]
Determining the “Basis” in your Residence
The housing market in many parts of the country is strong this spring. If you’re buying or selling a home, you should know how to determine your […]
Keep Fraud Out of Your Law Firm
As counterintuitive as it may seem, law firms aren’t immune to criminal activity. Because some firms place enormous pressure on attorneys to produce billable […]
Simple Retirement Savings Options for your Small Business
Are you thinking about setting up a retirement plan for yourself and your employees, but you’re worried about the financial commitment and administrative burdens […]
Revisiting California’s Worker Classification Law AB 5
In 2019, AB 5 was signed into law with an effective date of 1/1/2020. Under AB 5, most workers are presumed to be employees for purposes of the Labor […]
Who Qualifies for “Head of Household” Tax Filing Status
When you file your tax return, you must check one of the following filing statuses: Single, married filing jointly, married filing separately, head of household or qualifying […]
Small Businesses, Big Fraud Risks
It’s not always easy being small. For one thing, small businesses (with fewer than 100 employees) experience higher occupational fraud losses: a median $150,000 […]
