In today’s tight labor market, your business may want to perk up its compensation package to attract and retain in-demand employees. For example, you might offer moving expense reimbursements or other relocation payments to lure job candidates from afar. Under current law, moving expense payments can’t be deducted by employees or excluded from tax. However, employers […]
The driving revenue force of just about every kind of business is sales. But all too often, once a sales team is up and running, it’s left to its own devices to maintain its strengths, develop new skills and upgrade its technology. This can produce mixed results — some sales departments are remarkably self-sufficient while […]
Unemployment has been holding steady recently at 3.7%. But there are still some people losing their jobs — particularly in certain industries including technology and media. If you’re laid off or terminated from employment, taxes are likely the last thing on your mind. However, there are tax implications due to your altered employment circumstances. Depending […]
If you own a small business, you might consider hiring your kids to work during their time off from school. In addition to teaching your children some financial responsibility and business sense, there are some tax advantages to factor into your decision. Here are the details. Tax Advantages for Your Child There are special tax breaks […]
Even if you’ve long expected it, receiving an inheritance can be somewhat disorienting — particularly if it’s a large windfall that could alter your current standard of living. Fortunately, there are advisors (including CPAs, attorneys and financial planners) who can help you avoid making “emotional” decisions and, depending on your current situation and financial goals, put […]
It’s common for people to assume that foreign assets aren’t relevant to their “U.S.” estate plans. However, foreign — indeed, all of your assets — should be included in your estate plan. Financial experts can structure ownership of your foreign assets according to U.S. laws and those of the country where they’re located to help your estate avoid […]
Few and far between are businesses that can either launch or grow without an infusion of outside capital. In some cases, that capital comes in the form of a commercial loan from a bank or some other type of lender. If you and your company’s leadership team believe a loan will soon be necessary, it’s […]
With the high cost of college, many parents begin saving with 529 plans when their children are babies. Contributions to these plans aren’t tax deductible, but they grow tax deferred. Earnings used to pay qualified education expenses can be withdrawn tax-free. However, earnings used for other purposes may be subject to income tax plus a […]
Many small business owners run their companies as leanly as possible. This often means not offering what are considered standard fringe benefits for midsize or larger companies, such as a retirement plan. If this is the case for your small business, don’t give up on the idea of helping your employees save for retirement in […]
A recent report shows that post-pandemic global business travel is going strong. The market reached $665.3 billion in 2022 and is estimated to hit $928.4 billion by 2030, according to a report from Research and Markets. If you own your own company and travel for business, you may wonder whether you can deduct the costs of having […]









