IRS extends relief for physical presence signature requirement
Under IRS regulations regarding electronic consents and elections, if a signature must be witnessed by a retirement plan representative or notary public, it must be witnessed “in the physical presence” of the representative or notary — unless guidance has provided an alternative procedure. Recently, in Notice 2022-27, the IRS extended, through the end of 2022, […]
Checking in on your accounts payable processes
Accounts payable is a critical area of concern for every business. However, as a back-office function, it doesn’t always get the attention it deserves. Once in place, accounts payable processes tend to get taken for granted. Following are some tips and best practices for improving your company’s approach. Be strategic Too often, businesses take […]
Social Security benefits: Do you have to pay tax on them?
Some people who begin claiming Social Security benefits are surprised to find out they’re taxed by the federal government on the amounts they receive. If you’re wondering whether you’ll be taxed on your Social Security benefits, the answer is: It depends. The taxation of Social Security benefits depends on your other income. If your income […]
Is it a good time for a Roth conversion?
The downturn in the stock market may have caused the value of your retirement account to decrease. But if you have a traditional IRA, this decline may provide a valuable opportunity: It may allow you to convert your traditional IRA to a Roth IRA at a lower tax cost. Traditional vs. Roth Here’s what […]
Businesses will soon be able to deduct more under the standard mileage rate
Business owners are aware that the price of gas is historically high, which has made their vehicle costs soar. The average nationwide price of a gallon of unleaded regular gas on June 17 was $5, compared with $3.08 a year earlier, according to the AAA Gas Prices website. A gallon of diesel averaged $5.78 […]
What Is Small Business Accounting?
Even though a business may be small, it’s still important to keep track of its finances in a meaningful way in order to ensure its continued success. Every business owner wants to be sure he or she is using the resources of the business in the most efficient way, is making the smartest tax decisions, […]
What Is a CPA Firm?
A CPA firm is an accounting firm with at least one Certified public accountant (and perhaps more) who are licensed in their state. The benefits of hiring a CPA firm is that they are highly-qualified and knowledgeable on accounting practices. They can help you to take your business to the next level and offer valuable […]
Top Small Business Tax Mistakes
Filing your business income taxes each year is an occasion you may not always look forward to, but nevertheless, it must be done. If you are finding it too difficult and confusing or if you have doubts about whether or not you’re using all the deductions you could, it may be wise to hire a […]
Strategic Planning in Modern Business
The environment of modern business has changed drastically over the past few decades due to rapid advancement of technology, demographic changes, and developing trends. Keeping up can be difficult and sometimes the old rules for success no longer apply. However, as they say, “those who fail to plan, plan to fail”. That’s why strategic planning […]
Questions to Ask Before You Hire a Bookkeeper
If you own a business and want to focus on pursuing goals for future growth, hiring a bookkeeper can save you time and give you a more accurate picture of your company’s financial status. But when you’re getting ready to hire, you need to ask the right questions to find out if the bookkeeper you’re […]
