The 2024 Mize Finance Meeting was truly an event to remember. We hosted McDonald’s owners from all over the country at the beautiful Arizona Biltmore Resort. This was our 16th annual Finance Meeting and the highest attendance we've ever hosted,…
Tyler Beiker, a CPA with Mize, has a stressful start to his day. But after a quick nap on his desk, he awakes to find that he made his entire firm disappear. Fun and mischief take place until he gets…
As we approach the holiday season, many companies embrace the spirit of giving by providing extra goodies to their dedicated employees. However, it's essential to be aware that what appears to be a simple gift can sometimes be viewed as…
My role at Mize CPAs has its perks. First, I get to work with some of the greatest clients in the world, McDonald’s Owner/Operators! Second, I am tasked with visiting the location of our annual Finance Meeting. I need to…
If you had a side gig in 2022 – like driving for Uber, delivering for GrubHub, or selling your handmade goods on Etsy - you might receive a Form 1099-K in January 2023 for the first time. This form reports…
What happens when a mile-wide tornado collides with one of the largest growers in the Midwest? Massive destruction. That is precisely what happened to our client, Free State Growers, on May 28, 2019. Fortunately, no one was hurt in the…
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires certain employers to report health insurance coverage provided to their employees. This reporting is for informational purposes only and does not mean that the employee will be taxed on the value of employer-provided insurance.…
Why do so many businesses choose a Limited Liability Corporation (LLC) as their entity structure? An LLC can provide the advantages of a corporation while being taxed as a flow through entity, all while providing personal liability protection for its…
Are you thinking about setting up a retirement plan for yourself and your employees, but you’re worried about the financial commitment and administrative burdens involved in providing a traditional pension plan? Two options to consider are a “simplified employee pension”…
Even though pretty much every business has a website, the costs of developing and managing a website aren’t specifically addressed in the tax code. But since those costs are business expenses, we can use those rules to determine what’s deductible.…