Forming a cross-functional sales team

Business owners are often warned about silos. Not the tall, cylindrical structures typically seen on farms or at grain processing facilities. Rather, the insular nature of many departments that results in the hoarding of information and a distinct lack of companywide communication. Among the most damaging effects of having silos within a business is poor […]

The 2022 gift tax return deadline is coming up soon

Did you make large gifts to your children, grandchildren or other heirs last year? If so, it’s important to determine whether you’re required to file a 2022 gift tax return. And in some cases, even if it’s not required to file one, you may want to do so anyway. Filing requirements The annual gift tax […]

Claiming losses on depreciated or worthless stock

Have you bought stock in a company that later dropped in value? While you may prefer to forget such an ill-fated investment, at least you can claim a capital loss deduction on your tax return. Here are the rules that apply when a stock you own is sold at a loss or becomes completely worthless. […]

Protect the “ordinary and necessary” advertising expenses of your business

Under tax law, businesses can generally deduct advertising and marketing expenses that help keep existing customers and bring in new ones. This valuable tax deduction can help businesses cut their taxes. However, in order to be deductible, advertising and marketing expenses must be “ordinary and necessary.” As one taxpayer recently learned in U.S. Tax Court, […]

6 Reasons Why You Should Consider a Career at OnTarget CPA

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Accounting is a highly sought-after profession, and for good reason. It’s a stable, well-paying field with plenty of opportunity for growth and advancement. If you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional looking for a new opportunity, you should consider OnTarget CPA. Here are five reasons why working at our Indianapolis accounting firm could be the right move […]

Finding the best IRS Tax Resolution Services in Indianapolis

If you live in Indianapolis and are looking for the best tax resolution services, you’ve come to the right place! With an experienced team of professionals specializing in all matters related to taxes, IRS tax resolution services can provide clear guidance and help put your mind at ease.From decades of experience dealing with complex tax […]

Buying a new business vehicle? A heavy SUV is a tax-smart choice

If you’re buying or replacing a vehicle that you’ll use in your business, be aware that a heavy SUV may provide a more generous tax break this year than you’d get from a smaller vehicle. The reason has to do with how smaller business cars are depreciated for tax purposes. Depreciation rules Business cars are […]

Supreme Court: Overtime rules still apply to highly compensated employees

If you were told someone earns more than $200,000 annually, you might assume the person is a salaried employee who’s ineligible for overtime pay. However, as demonstrated in the recent U.S. Supreme Court case of Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. v. Hewitt, this isn’t always a safe assumption. The FLSA rules Under the Fair Labor […]

Influencer marketing could help your business (or not)

Most companies today have some sort of presence on social media as part of their marketing efforts. If you’ve spent any time online as a business owner, you’d probably agree that building a following and getting meaningful reactions to your posts isn’t easy. One way that some companies rise above the din is to not only […]