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Chart a Tax Course for Business Travel
Are you planning to take a business trip this summer? If your destination is known for its cultural or recreational attractions, you might want to combine some leisure with your business activities. You still may be able to enjoy plenty of tax benefits from the trip —...
Planning Is Essential if You’re Inheriting Assets
If you're in line to receive a significant inheritance, your feelings may range from exhilaration to relief, not to mention a great deal of sadness for the loved one who has passed. Indeed, a large infusion of cash or assets can be overwhelming. Generally, when you...
Don’t Overlook the Child Care Tax Credit
For years, the tax code has offered an incentive for employers to provide child care to their employees in the form of the Section 45F child care tax credit. But the credit is rarely claimed, according to the Congressional Research Service. Employers that qualify for...
FAQs on the General Business Credit
The general business credit (GBC) may help certain small businesses cut their federal income tax obligations significantly. This is an "umbrella" credit that encompasses various business-related credits, which are far more valuable than tax deductions. While...
Should Married Couples File Jointly or Separately?
Once you're married, you have two options when it comes to filing your annual federal income tax return — married filing jointly or married filing separately. While some couples may find it more tax-efficient to file separately, joint filing often is more...
Corporate Transparency Act Imposes New Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Obligations
Effective January 1, 2024, U.S. and foreign entities doing business in the U.S. may be required to disclose information regarding their beneficial owners to the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). This requirement is being...
Streamlining 1099 Processing: Effective Strategies to Overcome Common Delays
Introduction Processing 1099 forms is a critical task for businesses, but it's often marred by inefficiencies that can lead to significant delays. This blog explores practical strategies to mitigate common issues that slow down 1099 processing. By understanding these...
Decoding the Differences: Why Business Financial Statements and Tax Returns Reflect Divergent Incomes
Introduction Business owners often encounter a perplexing scenario where their financial statements and tax returns report different income figures. This disparity, far from being an error, stems from distinct accounting principles and tax regulations governing each...
Balancing the Books: A Guide to Agency Financial Health and Staff Engagement
Listen to The Agency Hour podcast, Balancing the Books: A Guide to Agency Financial Health and Staff Engagement with Kira Wissman of our CAS team by clicking here.
Leveraging Benchmarking Data for Strategic Business Analysis
Introduction Benchmarking is a powerful tool that allows businesses to gauge their performance against industry standards or competitors. By comparing key metrics and processes, companies can identify areas of improvement, strategize for better performance, and...