Annual business planning shouldn’t be overly difficult. Since business owners often spend too much time with day-to-day operations, they may keep putting off their business plan. Consider the hourglass approach as a simple technique that…

2017 has been a landmark year for natural disasters. In the wake of several catastrophes, such as Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, legitimate relief organizations have been quick to help with temporary shelter, medical services,…

Whether you are an entrepreneur business owner or travel to appointments on behalf of your employer, keeping track of your mileage is key if you want to be able to deduct travel expenses come tax…

If you have an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) rather than a Social Security number (SSN) you may need to take action or you’ll be unable to file a tax return for 2017. Here is…

Section 179 expensing can be a very powerful tax-planning tool for small- and medium-sized businesses acquiring capital assets. While it doesn’t change the amount of depreciation you can take over the life of a capital…

Knowing whether you can or can’t expense a purchase for business purposes can be complicated. That’s why there are a few hard and fast rules to help you make the best decisions. According to the…

Tips on handling an IRS notice with ease.   IRS notices can be a cause of fear and added anxiety for taxpayers, but with an accountant on your side, the process doesn’t have to be…

If your company’s revenue starts to falter, payroll may be a place you look for spending cuts. But before opting for layoffs as a quick and easy means of recovering profitability, consider this: the decision…