Employee Retention Credit: The Little-Known Provision That Can Produce Big Savings on Quarterly Payroll Taxes

There is an overlooked element included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) that can help organizations receive potentially large tax credits on quarterly payroll tax returns: The Employee Retention Credit (ERC). At a time where few employers can afford to leave money on the table, understanding what ERC is and the basics of qualify for […]

Tax advantages when saving for college

Saving up for a college-bound child’s future can be daunting with unknown factors from where they will go to how much it will cost. There are some options that you may want to take advantage of tax benefits to minimize your expenses in the long run.   Savings bonds Series EE U.S. savings bonds offer […]

Q3 2021 Key Tax Deadlines

Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the third quarter of 2021. Keep in mind that this list isn’t all-inclusive, so there may be additional deadlines that apply to you. Read below about the major tax deadlines coming up this quarter that may affect your business. Please note […]

Have you given thought to a company retreat?

Now that the public and businesses are opening back up, it is safe to say that people are looking forward to resuming in-person activities and events. Business owners may start to ask themselves: is this the year that we finally have a firm retreat? Although there are still health risks to consider, your employees may […]

4 Items to Consider When Facing Retirement

Something that many people look forward to is retirement. There are various things that one needs to consider and plan for when moving into this phase of life, some of which could have tax implications. Here is a brief rundown of four tax and financial issues that you may find yourself dealing with when you […]

Recordkeeping the right way: Business Meals & Vehicle Expenses

A good system for keeping business records is crucial, especially If you are claiming deductions for business meals or auto expenses.  The IRS likes to keep a close eye on these types of expenses. Tax auditors are adept at rooting out inconsistencies, omissions, and errors in taxpayers’ records, as illustrated by one recent U.S. Tax […]

Let’s put the “success” in your succession planning.

Positioning your business to succeed must involve a plan on who steps up when their name is called, we want to make sure the next person is engaged and ready. It may seem unnecessary for those that are relatively young and have no intention of surrendering control. However, if the past year or so have […]