IRS Says Business Meal Deductions Still Apply
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 generally disallowed all deductions for business entertainment, amusement, and recreation. However, the TCJA did...
31 January, 2019
The accounting industry is always evolving amid complex rules and regulations. These articles feature timely updates on a variety of accounting topics.
Refine Your Strategic Plan a SWOT Analysis
With the year underway, your business probably has a strategic plan in place for the months ahead. Or maybe you have created a...
30 January, 2019
Is Your Non-Profit Ready for A Raffle?
Raffles are popular fundraisers for non-profits, but they’re subject to strict tax rules. State laws on non-profit-sponsored raffles can vary significantly, but non-profits...
30 January, 2019
Depreciation-Related Breaks on Business Real Estate: What You Need to Know When You File Your 2018 Return
Commercial buildings and improvements generally are depreciated over 39 years, which essentially means you can deduct a portion of the cost every year...
29 January, 2019
Are Your Employees Flying the Red Flags of Fraud?
Forensic accountants are best qualified to unearth the ‘hows and whys’ of occupational fraud, but it is up to employers to know when...
28 January, 2019
Evaluating Your Audit Committee
Under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the audit committee — not management or the full board of directors — is directly responsible for appointing, compensating,...
25 January, 2019
What Does ‘At-Will Employment’ Really Mean Anyway?
Many, if not most, employers today use some form of an ‘at-will’ employment contract when hiring. The arrangement is theoretically simple: the employer...
25 January, 2019
Is Your Business Stuck in The Mud with Its Marketing Plan?
A good marketing plan should be like a network of well-paved, clearly marked roads venturing out into the world and leading back to...
23 January, 2019
Do Not Let Unemployment Insurance Fleece Your Non-Profit
Is your non-profit overpaying unemployment tax? Many employers are and do not know it. Here is how to find out and possibly reduce...
23 January, 2019