Usually, a business will want to delay recognition of income and take expenses in the current year. It may be advantageous to your business to recognize income in the current year and delay recognition of expenses. One reason might be tax law changes that raise tax rates. Another reason may be because you expect your […]

As a business owner, you are regularly urged to “see the big picture.” In many cases, this imperative applies to a pricing adjustment or some other strategic planning idea. The big picture, however, also matters when it comes to managing the performance of your staff. Perhaps the best way to get a fully rounded perspective […]

If you have inherited certain types of property such as IRAs or other retirement plans, are you aware of the income tax implications? The “income in respect of decedent” (IRD) may create a surprising tax bill for those who inherit retirement plan money or other IRD items. Fortunately your Rudler, PSC advisor is here to […]

Does your business have a retirement plan? If not, now might be a the right time to take the plunge. Current retirement plan rules allow for significant tax-deductible contributions and Rudler is here to help you and your business select the plan that fits best. For example, if you’re self-employed and set up a SEP-IRA, […]

Although there have been some positive signs for the U.S. economy thus far in 2022, many businesses are still reeling from last year’s “Great Resignation.” So, now’s the time to confirm your business is doing the right things to drive job satisfaction and, ultimately, employee retention. This trend of a historic number of workers voluntarily […]

Despite the robust job market, there are still some people losing their jobs. If you lose your job or otherwise become unemployed, one of the first things you should do is determine how your new financial situation affects your income taxes. Depending on your situation, the tax aspects can be complex and require you to […]

In today’s economy, many small business owners sometimes look to the oldest form of commerce – the exchange of goods and services, or bartering. We want to remind small business owners that the fair market value of property or services received through barter is taxable income. Bartering is the trading of one product or service […]

Every business needs to carry various forms of business insurance. No company wants to pay the price of not holding insurance. However, this does not mean you should pay an immense cost just to protect your business. Review this list of top five steps to help reduce your insurance cost without sacrificing the quality of […]

There is still time to make an IRA contribution and reduce your tax bill for your 2021 tax return. If you meet the following eligibility qualifications you may be able to lower your tax bill. If you’re eligible, you can make a deductible contribution to a traditional IRA right up until the April 18, 2022, […]

A valuable way to reduce tax for your business is the research and development (R&D) credit. The credit is for costs related to increasing research activities and certain small businesses can elect to apply the R&D credit against payroll taxes. This credit can involve extremely complex calculations. Rudler is here to help ease the burden […]