Whether it’s unauthorized payroll payments, pilfered inventory, stolen equipment or forged checks, theft can be a devastating blow for a small business. Once the fraud […]
If you’re thinking about making a large gift to charity before year end, options besides an outright gift of cash are worth considering. One alternative […]
Self-employment (SE) tax can be a major expense for small business owners — and many self-employed individuals are surprised by this obligation when they file […]
If a customer with outstanding bills files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, an ordinary receivable could become an urgent financial problem. Although a customer’s filing doesn’t […]
The accounting cycle is used to record, organize and summarize financial activity for a specific period. Also known as the bookkeeping cycle, it’s designed to […]
As 2026 draws to a close, your employer’s 401(k) plan may offer an opportunity to reduce your current income taxes while building your retirement savings […]
Many businesses use federal “per diem” rates to reimburse employees for out-of-pocket travel expenses. In Notice 2026-60, the IRS announced special per diem rates that […]
If your business’s renewed employer-sponsored health insurance plan starts at the beginning of the calendar year, you’re probably negotiating next year’s rates now or will […]
