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The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 brings a favorite business tax deduction back to life. The so-called “three-martini lunch” is in vogue once again; however, not everyone is happy about it. So, what does this mean for businesses? Read on to learn more about the deduction and the associated pros and cons. What is the […]
Eligible small employers who provide health care coverage to their employees can receive a Small Business Health Care Tax Credit from the Federal government. Here’s what you need to know about who qualifies and how to take advantage of the credit. What is the Small Business Health Care Tax Credit? Small business owners make numerous […]
Launching a new business takes hard work — and money. Costs for market surveys, travel to line up potential distributors and suppliers, advertising, hiring employees, training, and other expenses incurred before a business is officially launched can add up to a substantial amount. The tax law places certain limitations on tax deductions for start-up expenses. […]
New year, new challenges, and the potential for new successes. Here are five ways you can improve your financial management in 2021. A painful year is drawing to a close. We’ll still be dealing with COVID-19 and a struggling economy in early 2021, but there’s hope on the horizon. There’s a lot you can’t control […]
Do you know where your company’s data is? Without strong security controls in place, your data could be anywhere — and you could be dealing with a privacy breach. As technology grows more complex and the flow of information accelerates, opportunities for the misuse and abuse of data are bound to increase. Flow Chart of […]
…and how QuickBooks Online can help you with the mechanics. If you already have a budget, it’s probably been difficult for you to stick with it for the last several months. Unless you provide products and/or services that have been in great demand since the COVID-19 pandemic took hold, you’ve had to adjust your budget […]
Finding the best candidate to hire is often costly and time-consuming. But, if your new hire turns into a loyal, hardworking, long-term employee, your investment may be worth every cent and minute. Locate Candidates How do you find good people? In the past, people who were job hunting would look in the “help wanted” section […]
The most important thing you need to know about sales tax is that administering it correctly can be challenging. If you sold only one type of product to customers in one city, collecting and paying sales tax would be easy. But most businesses have a wider reach than that. QuickBooks Online offers tools that allow […]
With data breaches becoming more and more common, it’s important to be proactive in protecting your business against cybercrimes. Here are some thoughts on preventing cybercrimes in the first place and having a plan to protect your customers’ information and your reputation should you become a victim. Test your protection systems. It’s better to have […]
The federal spending package that was enacted in the waning days of 2019 contains numerous provisions that will impact both businesses and individuals. In addition to repealing three health care taxes and making changes to retirement plan rules, the legislation extends several expired tax provisions. Here is an overview of several of the more important […]