How businesses can use stress testing to improve risk management
If you’ve been following the news lately, you’ve surely heard or read about the sudden rise in concern about the banking industry. Although the story is still unfolding, an important lesson for business owners is already clear: You’ve got to be constantly on guard against the many risks to your company’s financial solvency. One way […]
Some taxpayers qualify for more favorable “head of household” tax filing status
When preparing your tax return, we’ll check one of the following statuses: Single, married filing jointly, married filing separately, head of household or qualifying widow(er). Filing a return as a head of household is more favorable than filing as a single taxpayer. For example, the 2023 standard deduction for a single taxpayer is $13,850 while […]
Choosing an entity for your business? How about an S corporation?
If you’re starting a business with some partners and wondering what type of entity to form, an S corporation may be the most suitable form of business for your new venture. Here are some of the reasons why. A big benefit of an S corporation over a partnership is that as S corporation shareholders, you won’t […]
Hire the Best Bookkeeping Services and Grow Exponentially
Are you feeling overwhelmed by managing your finances lately? Growing a business can be challenging, especially when finances are involved. If this is your situation, then consider hiring professional bookkeeping services.Whether for an individual or a business, bookkeepers offer stability and efficiency in money management that helps prevent financial mismanagement and promotes exponential growth for […]
ACA penalties will rise in 2024
Recently, the IRS announced 2024 indexing adjustments to the applicable dollar amount used to calculate employer shared responsibility penalties under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Although next year might seem a long way off, it’s best to get an early start on determining whether your business is an applicable large employer (ALE) under the ACA. If […]
Two important tax deadlines are coming up — and they don’t involve filing your 2022 tax return
April 18 is the deadline for filing your 2022 tax return. But a couple of other tax deadlines are coming up in April and they’re important for certain taxpayers: Saturday, April 1 is the last day to begin receiving required minimum distributions (RMDs) from IRAs, 401(k)s and similar workplace plans for taxpayers who turned 72 […]
2023 Q2 tax calendar: Key deadlines for businesses and employers
Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines that apply to businesses and other employers during the second quarter of 2023. Keep in mind that this list isn’t all-inclusive, so there may be additional deadlines that apply to you. Contact us to ensure you’re meeting all applicable deadlines and to learn more about the filing […]
Get Services from the Best CPA Firm in Indianapolis
Are you looking for a trusted certified public accountant (CPA) firm in Indianapolis? Do you need help with any of your accounting needs or taxes? If so, then you’ve come to the right place. At our firm, we strive to provide individuals and businesses with outstanding service regarding their financial health. Our CPA team is […]
Keep an eye out for executive fraud
Occupational fraud can be defined as crimes committed by employees against the organizations that they work for. Perhaps its most dangerous variation is executive fraud — that is, wrongdoings by those in the C-Suite. Senior-level execs are in a prime position to not only inflict substantial amounts of financial damage, but also severely impair the […]
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 […]
