Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the first quarter of 2019. Keep in mind that this list isn’t all-inclusive, so there may be additional deadlines that apply to you. Contact us to…
In today’s tightening job market, to attract and retain the best employees, small businesses need to offer not only competitive pay, but also appealing fringe benefits. Benefits that are tax-free are especially attractive to employees. Let’s take a quick look…
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) didn’t change the federal tax credit for “increasing research activities,” but several TCJA provisions have an indirect impact on the credit. As a result, the research credit may be available to some businesses…
You’ve spent years building your company and now are ready to move on to something else, whether launching a new business, taking advantage of another career opportunity or retiring. Whatever your plans, you want to get the return from your…
Kerri S. Reisdorff, an employment attorney with Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C., talked to us about the importance of having up-to-date employee handbooks at your restaurant. Mize Houser: “Kerri, restaurant owners don’t always believe that having employee handbooks…
For a restaurant owner, hiring talent is an ongoing challenge. How you hire is just as important who you hire. Chris Wunder, Vice President with Leap Hospitality based in Kansas City, recruits talent for local and national restaurants. From general…
If most of your money is tied up in your business, retirement can be a challenge. So if you haven’t already set up a tax-advantaged retirement plan, consider doing so this year. There’s still time to set one up and…
As we approach the end of the year, it’s a good idea to review your business’s expenses for deductibility. At the same time, consider whether your business would benefit from accelerating certain expenses into this year. Be sure to evaluate…
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) has enhanced two depreciation-related breaks that are popular year-end tax planning tools for businesses. To take advantage of these breaks, you must purchase qualifying assets and place them in service by the end…
FASB is hoping the changes in Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2016-14 will encourage nonprofits to provide more relevant information and narrative in their financial statements. The changes are effective starting with December 31, 2018 year ends, so it’s a good…