small business

Why some small businesses are switching to tax-basis reporting

Accrual-basis financial statements are considered by many to be the gold standard in financial reporting. But with the increasing cost and complexity of today’s accounting rules — in particular, the…

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tax breaks for small businesses

Three tax breaks for small businesses

Sometimes, bigger isn’t better: Your small- or medium-sized business may be eligible for some tax breaks that aren’t available to larger businesses. Here are some examples. 1. QBI deduction For…

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Assessing and Mitigating Key Person Risks

Auditing standards require a year-end risk assessment. One potential source of risk may be a small business’s reliance on the owner and other critical members of its management team. If…

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Small Businesses: Cash in on Depreciation Tax Savers

As we approach the end of the year, it’s a good time to think about whether your business needs to buy business equipment and other depreciable property. If so, you…

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Selling a Business? The One-Day Note Could Save Significant Dollars at Tax Time

There are many reasons why entrepreneurs may decide to sell their business.  Some build with the intent to sell, others decide to sell their business because there is no one…

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small business tax benefits

Is Your Small Business Eligible for Expanded Tax Benefits?

“Small” is bigger than ever Small businesses enjoy several tax advantages that may allow them to reduce their tax bills, defer taxes and simplify the reporting process. Until recently, federal…

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Small Businesses: Stay Clear of a Severe Payroll Tax Penalty

One of the most laborious tasks for small businesses is managing payroll. But it’s critical that you not only withhold the right amount of taxes from employees’ paychecks but also…

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construction small business tax savings

Year-End Tax Planning: Tax Benefits Available to Small Construction Businesses

Companies that qualify as “small businesses” enjoy several tax benefits, including simplified tax reporting and the ability to defer taxes under certain circumstances. Your construction company’s eligibility for these advantages…

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How Entrepreneurs Must Treat Expenses on Their Tax Returns

Have you recently started a new business? Or are you contemplating starting one? Launching a new venture is a hectic, exciting time. And as you know, before you even open…

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business interest deduction

Are Your Business Interest Expenses Deductible?

Before Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), most business-related interest expense was deductible, although corporations couldn’t deduct interest paid to or guaranteed by a related party under…

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