The summer months are approaching and, with them, the prospect of many employers offering unpaid internships to high school and college students. If your organization is considering such a move, tread carefully. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), if an intern is determined to...
When couples divorce, financial negotiations often involve alimony. The tax rules regarding alimony were dramatically changed by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017, but existing agreements have been grandfathered. In addition, the old rules remain in effect for divorce and separation agreements...
Most charitable non-profits have a never-ending need for volunteers. Finding new ones can be time-consuming, and volunteer searches are not always successful. Here are three recruitment ideas that can help. Look nearby Is your non-profit familiar to businesses, residents, and schools in the surrounding community? People...
Every business owner launches their company wanting it to be successful. However, once you get out there, it usually becomes apparent that you are not alone. To reach any level of success, you have to be competitive with other similar businesses in your market. When strategic...
With the April 17 individual income tax filing deadline behind you (or with your 2017 tax return on the back burner if you filed for an extension), you may be hoping to not think about taxes for the next several months. However, for the highest...
When most people think of organized crime, they imagine unsavory activities conducted in a murky underworld — one that does not affect them. However, organized crime is involved in other activities, such as labor racketeering, that lead to diminished competition, reduced wages, and higher costs,...
Chief financial officers and other executives occasionally present information about the company’s operations, strategies, and risks to the audit committee. Your presentation will generally be most effective if you fully understand the committee’s role, you have already established relationships with committee members, and you focus...
Most employers, and a fair number of individuals, worry only about an IRS audit of their income tax returns. Unfortunately, the agency can perform another kind of audit that not only may take you by surprise, but also can leave you with a rather shocking...
