Business Planning
Small Companies Need Plans for Natural Disasters
February 24, 2018
From East Coast to West Coast, hurricanes and wildfires recently created huge losses of lives, property, and emotional well-being. In the middle…read more
Year-End Thank You Gifts From Business Owners
January 30, 2018
During the holiday season, it’s natural for business owners to think about giving something to key individuals. On your list might be…read more
Year-End Business Tax Planning
January 5, 2018
IRC Section 179 permits “expensing,” or first-year tax deduction, of outlays for business equipment that otherwise would be recovered through depreciation over…read more
Year-End Tax Planning for Charitable Donations
December 29, 2017
Some surveys indicate that more than 30% of all charitable giving occurs in December, and that over 10% of donations are made…read more
Outlining the Trump Tax Plan
October 4, 2017
As a candidate in 2016, Donald Trump promised significant tax reform. A few months after becoming President, Trump released a one-page outline…read more
How Small Business Retirement Plans Compare
October 2, 2017
In recent issues of the CPA Client Bulletin, various small business retirement plans were described. If your company does not have a…read more
R&D Tax Credits for Small Companies
September 15, 2017
Just as individuals get a dollar-for-dollar tax savings from tax credits, the same is true for businesses that qualify for tax credits….read more
Small Companies Can Do Well While Doing Good
July 25, 2017
The federal Small Business Administration reports that about 75% of small business owners donate some portion of their profits to charity each…read more
Solo 401(k) Plans for Companies Without Employees
June 16, 2017
Among major corporations, 401(k) plans have become common, but even the smallest of businesses can have a 401(k) plan for retirement. One-participant…read more
With Retirement Plans, SIMPLE May Be Better
June 2, 2017
In 2017, if a company sponsors a profit- sharing plan, the company could make a contribution on behalf of the business owner…read more