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Many businesses in certain industries employ individuals who receive tips as part of their compensation. These businesses include restaurants, hotels and salons. Tip definition Tips are optional payments that customers make to employees who perform services. They can be cash...

Many people are more concerned about their 2022 tax bills right now than they are about their 2023 tax situations. That’s understandable because your 2022 individual tax return is due to be filed in 10 weeks (unless you file an...

The IRS announced it opened the 2023 individual income tax return filing season on January 23. That’s when the agency began accepting and processing 2022 tax year returns. Even if you typically don’t file until much closer to the mid-April...

Business owners: If you’re having trouble reading the U.S. economy, you’re not alone. On the one hand, the January 2023 jobs report revealed that the unemployment rate had fallen to 3.4%, its lowest level in 54 years. And inflation, while...

Many business owners spend most of their time developing strategic plans, overseeing day-to-day operations and, of course, putting out fires. Yet an underlying source of both opportunity and trouble can be human resources (HR). Think about it: The performance of...

Every business wants to find them, but they sure don’t make it easy. We’re talking about cost cuts: clear and substantial ways to lower expenses, thereby strengthening cash flow and giving you a better shot at strong profitability. Obvious places...

Many small businesses start out as “lean enterprises,” with costs kept to a minimum to lower risks and maximize cash flow. But there comes a point in the evolution of many companies — particularly in a tight job market —...

After nearly 20 years in non-profit management, Renee joined the OnTarget CPA team in 2018. As Director of Operations, she is responsible for the behind-the-scenes efforts that include project management, internal efficiencies, policy and procedure, and marketing. Known for her...

An Enrolled Agent, John has over 15 years of public accounting experience specializing in the areas of taxation, business, and individual tax consulting services. As OnTarget CPA’s Tax Resolution Manager, he specializes in representation of taxpayers before the IRS and...

Matthew obtained his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Indianapolis while working full-time for OnTarget CPA. As Tax Manager, Matthew prepares complex business and personal tax returns and provides business consulting services. Matthew was selected to be...