Starting a business? Here’s your to-do list
There is an almost endless list of things to do when you start a new business. Here is a brief list of some of the [...]
When can you deduct a business bad debt?
It happens to butchers, bakers, and candlestick makers. It probably happens in your business, too: A customer doesn’t pay what they owe and you end [...]
Why Valuation Credentials Count
When hiring a valuation analyst, it’s important to look for an experienced professional. Many analysts pursue credentials from one of several well-known organizations, including the [...]
Don’t miss out on the “saver’s credit”
If you're not sure what the "saver's credit" is, you're not alone. Members of the Senate Finance Committee believe many people who are eligible to [...]
Even small companies can be hit with payroll fraud
Unless the owner handles all aspects of computing and paying payroll, there is room for fraud in every small business. The fact that your company [...]
Congress averts tax portion of fiscal cliff
The “American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012″ approved by Congress just after we plunged over the “fiscal cliff” restores and modifies several expired tax breaks, [...]
Tax breaks are available for disaster victims
When natural disasters occur, they often leave many people with severely damaged or destroyed homes and businesses. Some lose everything they own. If you are [...]
Do a year-end business review
Business owners and managers spend most of their time monitoring operations and dealing with everyday problems. But just as an annual checkup from your physician [...]
Get organized for 1099 filing
January is always a busy month for companies. You're trying to get business off to a good start in the new year, you're trying to [...]
What’s ahead? Tax changes scheduled for 2013
Unless Congress acts by year-end, these are the changes you'll see in the tax rules effective January 1, 2013. SOCIAL SECURITY TAXES. Employee's share will [...]
