Pricing remains one of the most effective ways for business owners to influence profitability. If your prices are too low, you could forfeit valuable revenue. On the other hand, setting them too high may drive customers toward more affordable alternatives. The key is to strike a balance—establishing prices that are both competitive in the […]
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Key Tax Deductions to Explore Before Placing a Parent in a Nursing Home
About 1.3 million Americans currently live in nursing homes, based on data from the National Center for Health Statistics. While your primary focus may be your parent’s well-being as they transition into a nursing home, it’s also important to consider the potential impact on your taxes. There are several tax breaks available that could help […]
Understanding the Tax Risks of Personal Loan Guarantees for Your Corporation
Before agreeing to personally guarantee a loan for your closely held corporation, it’s crucial to be aware of the potential tax implications. As a guarantor, endorser, or indemnitor, you take on personal responsibility for repaying the debt if the corporation is unable to do so. Failing to plan ahead could expose you to unexpected tax […]
College Financial Aid and Taxes Explained: Key Facts for Families
College is a significant financial investment. According to the College Board, average tuition and fees for the 2024-2025 academic year are $43,350 at private institutions. Out-of-state students at public colleges can expect to pay an average of $30,780, while in-state students pay approximately $11,610. In addition to tuition and fees, students should also consider expenses […]
Five Essential Steps for Developing a Pay Transparency Strategy
In today’s information-rich world, businesses must adapt to increasing demands for transparency, particularly when it comes to compensation. Pay transparency, the practice of openly sharing pay structures and policies, is becoming a key factor in maintaining trust with employees, job candidates, and even the public. Despite this trend, many businesses still lack a formal pay […]
Am I Eligible to Itemize Deductions on My Tax Return
If you’re wondering whether you can itemize deductions on your tax return, you’re not alone. Many taxpayers, especially those who make charitable contributions or have other significant expenses, often question whether they should itemize or take the standard deduction. The key is to compare your potential itemized deductions—such as mortgage interest, state and local taxes, […]
Determine if your business falls under new reporting rules in 2024
Under the newly signed Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) many businesses will have a new reporting requirement this year. Under this new act, if your business is deemed a “reporting Company” you may fall under the Beneficial Ownership Information reporting rules beginning in 2024 Who’s who? A reporting company includes any corporation, limited liability company or […]
Restricted stock awards and how they are taxed.
Instead of stock option awards companies have started offering restricted stock awards. Restricted stock awards are popular because stock options can lose their value overtime. If your restricted stock loses value overtime, your company can issue more shares to make up for the loss in value. Restricted stock awards can be a great way to […]
Which entity is right for your small business?
Whether you are restructuring your current business or starting a new one, you should use careful consideration when choosing the entity type for your business. There are many entity types to consider when deciding what entity will benefit your business the most. You may decide the most beneficial entity type would be a C Corporation […]
Business owners should know who are and who are not your privileged user
Given the advancements of technology in the business world, most companies are sitting on a lot of sensitive data that could be abducted, exploited, corrupted or even destroyed. Of course, there is always danger of outside parties hacking your network to do harm but there are also, internal risks – namely, your “privileged users”. Simply […]