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Don’t Overlook Taxes When Contemplating a Move to Another State
When you retire, you may think about moving to another state — perhaps because the weather is more temperate or because you want to be closer to family members. Don’t forget to factor state and local taxes into the equation. Establishing residency for state tax purposes may be more complex than you think. Pinpoint all [...]
Rebuttal Reports May Bridge the Gap Between Conflicting Business Valuation Conclusions
It’s common for business valuation professionals to disagree about the valuation of a private interest — even when both are objective and apply sound valuation techniques. But sometimes opposing experts hired in a case are worlds apart in their opinions. How do you bridge the gap? A rebuttal expert can help. Resolving disputes Rebuttal reports [...]
The Standard Business Mileage Rate Goes Up Slightly in 2024
The optional standard mileage rate used to calculate the deductible cost of operating an automobile for business will be going up by 1.5 cents per mile in 2024. The IRS recently announced that the cents-per-mile rate for the business use of a car, van, pickup or panel truck will be 67 cents (up from 65.5 cents for [...]
Court Awards and Out-of-Court Settlements May (or May Not) Be Taxed
Monetary awards and settlements are often provided for an array of reasons. For example, a person could receive compensatory and punitive damage payments for personal injury, discrimination or harassment. Some of this money is taxed by the federal government, and perhaps by state governments. Hopefully, you’ll never need to know how payments for personal injuries [...]
Fraud Prevention Strategies for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses
Fraud occurs in companies of every size. But small businesses, especially new ones, have special risks because they generally can’t invest in expensive fraud-prevention programs. Thankfully, there are simple yet effective strategies that can reduce the likelihood of fraud, however small or new your company is. Understand the risk Fraud schemes can involve employees (occupational [...]
2024 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 2024. Keep in mind that this list isn’t all-inclusive, so there may be additional deadlines that apply to you. If you have questions about filing requirements, contact us. We can ensure you’re meeting all applicable deadlines. January [...]
The “Nanny Tax” Must be Paid for Nannies and Other Household Workers
You may have heard of the “nanny tax.” But if you don’t employ a nanny, you may think it doesn’t apply to you. Check again. Hiring a housekeeper, gardener or other household employee (who isn’t an independent contractor) may make you liable for federal income and other taxes. You may also have state tax obligations. [...]
Liquidation vs Going-Concern Value: What’s Right for a Distressed Business?
U.S. commercial bankruptcies surged in 2023, as businesses across many industries struggle with rising costs, a tight labor market, lackluster demand, economic uncertainty and geopolitical risks. When valuing a distressed business, its value as a going concern might not necessarily be appropriate. Some situations call for liquidation value. Here’s how these premises of value differ [...]
Giving Gifts and Throwing Parties Can Help Show Gratitude and Provide Tax Breaks
During this holiday seasons, your business may want to show its gratitude to employees and customers by giving them gifts or hosting holiday parties. It’s a good time to review the tax rules associated with these expenses. Are they tax deductible by your business and is the value taxable to the recipients? Employee gifts Many [...]
A Company Car is a Valuable Perk But Don’t Forget About Taxes
One of the most appreciated fringe benefits for owners and employees of small businesses is the use of a company car. This perk results in tax deductions for the employer as well as tax breaks for the owners and employees driving the cars. (And of course, they enjoy the non-tax benefit of using a company [...]
Are Vendors Cheating Your Company?
Every year, U.S. companies lose millions of dollars to vendor fraud. These schemes can be complex and usually involve collusion of multiple suppliers or suppliers and employees of the defrauded business. Small businesses that don’t use sophisticated vendor software or don’t have other anti-fraud resources are particularly vulnerable. But knowledge is power. Learn what vendor [...]
Don’t Forget to Empty Out Your Flexible Spending Account
If you have a tax-saving flexible spending account (FSA) with your employer to help pay for health or dependent care expenses, there’s an important date coming up. You may have to use the money in the account by year-end or you’ll lose it (unless your employer has a grace period). As the end of 2023 [...]
There May Still Be Time to Reduce your Small Business 2023 Tax Bill
In the midst of holiday parties and shopping for gifts, don’t forget to consider steps to cut the 2023 tax liability for your business. You still have time to take advantage of a few opportunities. Time deductions and income If your business operates on a cash basis, you can significantly affect your amount of taxable [...]
Levels of Value: Why it Matters in a Business Valuation
A business may have more than one value, depending on the purpose of the business valuation and the characteristics of the ownership interest. Before an expert starts working on a business valuation, it’s important to discuss the appropriate level of value. Otherwise, confusion over levels of value may lead to miscommunication and misinformed business decisions. [...]
Unclaimed Property Voluntary Compliance Program Now Available in California
California AB 2280 established a new Unclaimed Property Voluntary Compliance Program that waives interest for taxpayers who voluntarily come into compliance with unclaimed property reporting requirements. The State Controller’s Office (SCO) has now opened the sign up process for businesses to apply for the program. Unclaimed Property Reporting Explained California businesses holding property belonging to [...]
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