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Providing education assistance to employees? Follow these rules

05/11/2021

Many businesses provide education fringe benefits so their employees can improve their skills and gain additional knowledge. An employee can receive, on a tax-free basis, up to $5,250 each […]

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Tax advantages of hiring your child at your small business

04/21/2021

As a business owner, you should be aware that you can save family income and payroll taxes by putting your child on the payroll. Here are some considerations. Shifting […]

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Simple retirement savings options for your small business

04/21/2021

Are you thinking about setting up a retirement plan for yourself and your employees, but you’re worried about the financial commitment and administrative burdens involved in providing a traditional […]

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Protect your organization’s fragile tax-exempt status

04/20/2021

Not-for-profit organizations are different from for-profit businesses in many vital ways. One of the most crucial differences is that under Section 501(c)(3), Sec. 501(c)(7) and other provisions, nonprofits are […]

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Ultra-wealthy donors: Elusive but worth your nonprofit’s efforts

04/20/2021

High-net-worth individuals donated $5.8 billion during the first six months of the COVID-19 pandemic — generous giving by most standards. This is according to a recent report, “Philanthropy and […]

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Need a new business vehicle? Consider a heavy SUV

04/1/2021

Are you considering buying or replacing a vehicle that you’ll use in your business? If you choose a heavy sport utility vehicle (SUV), you may be able to benefit […]

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Whistleblower policies protect both staffers and your nonprofit

03/30/2021

According to the Nonprofit Times, only 41% of not-for-profits have whistleblower policies. Perhaps nonprofit leaders believe their organizations are too small or collegial to worry about illicit activities — […]

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Is an S corporation the best choice of entity for your business?

03/30/2021

Are you thinking about launching a business with some partners and wondering what type of entity to form? An S corporation may be the most suitable form of business […]

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Nonprofits: Hit your targets with benchmarking

03/29/2021

How committed is your not-for-profit organization to benchmarking? Perhaps you think it makes sense in the for-profit sphere, but not as much for charities and other nonprofits. If so, […]

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Rebuilding your nonprofit’s operating reserves

03/26/2021

Events of the past year put a dent in many not-for-profit’s reserves. Perhaps you tapped this stash to buy personal protective equipment or to pay staffers’ salaries when your […]

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Launching a small business? Here are some tax considerations

03/26/2021

While many businesses have been forced to close due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some entrepreneurs have started new small businesses. Many of these people start out operating as sole […]

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Work Opportunity Tax Credit extended through 2025

03/25/2021

Are you a business owner thinking about hiring? Be aware that a recent law extended a credit for hiring individuals from one or more targeted groups. Employers can qualify […]