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HR Checklist: Are There Gaps In Your HR Function?

As a small to mid-sized organization, you may not need a full-time employee dedicated solely to human resources (HR) functions. That doesn’t mean, however, you don’t need elements of HR

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Goodwill In A Bad Economy

In today’s volatile economy, many businesses and non-profits have been required to write down the value of acquired goodwill on their balance sheets. Others are expected to follow suit —

Are Pretax HSA Contributions Allowed Without A Cafeteria Plan?

By now, many employers have chosen to offer employees a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) along with a Health Savings Account (HSA). One interesting issue that’s arisen is, at some organizations,

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Congress Eyes Further Retirement Savings Enhancements

In 2019, the bipartisan Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (SECURE Act) — the first significant legislation related to retirement savings since 2006 — became law. Now, Congress

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Estate tax planning can become complicated when multiple parties are involved. For example, you may be concerned about providing assets to a surviving spouse of a second marriage, while also

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Offering Summer Job Opportunities? Double-Check Child Labor Laws.

Spring has sprung — and summer isn’t far off. If your business typically hires minors for summer jobs, now’s a good time to brush up on child labor laws. In

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If your non-profit is trying to fulfill its mission with less volunteer help these days, you’re not alone. A December 2021 Gallop poll found that although donating to charity has

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Once You File Your Tax Return, Consider These Three Issues

The tax filing deadline for 2021 tax returns is April 18. After your 2021 tax return has been successfully filed with the IRS, there may still be some issues to

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Tax Issues To Assess When Converting From A C Corporation To An S Corporation

Operating as an S corporation may help reduce federal employment taxes for small businesses in the right circumstances. Although S corporations may provide tax advantages over C corporations, there are

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Keep Cybercriminals From Stealing Your Business’ Brand

When criminals steal an individual’s identity, the victim can take steps to reduce potential damage by, for example, notifying credit agencies and freezing bank accounts. But what happens if a