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How to Determine If Long-Term Care (LTC) Insurance is Right for You?

The cost of senior care is expensive, and LTC insurance can help cover those costs. In this post, you can find out the cost of long-term senior care, eligibility requirements, tax advantages, and...

Use Audits to Assess Your Organization’s Financial Health

As not-for-profit organizations face both public and government scrutiny, this article provides insight into internal and external audits, how to prepare for an audit, and the importance of your...

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How to Determine If Long-Term Care (LTC) Insurance is Right for You?

The cost of senior care is expensive, and LTC insurance can help cover those costs. In this post, you can find out the cost of long-term senior care, eligibility requirements, tax advantages, and...

Use Audits to Assess Your Organization’s Financial Health

As not-for-profit organizations face both public and government scrutiny, this article provides insight into internal and external audits, how to prepare for an audit, and the importance of your...

C Corporations: Shareholders Compensation vs. Dividends

How to determine reasonable compensation for C Corporations? Follow this post for the basics of owner’s compensation, double taxation of disguised dividends, and a checklist of factors the IRS uses...

How to Find Tax-Savings When it Comes to Sec. 1031 Exchanges?

Sec. 1031 exchanges can be complex and have strict rules to follow. Find out how it works, specific qualifications, and how to maximize valuable tax breaks and savings. Get all the details in this...

Tax Burdens: How Does Your State Measure Up?

Are you retiring, a remote worker, or just thinking about relocating? Do not forget about taxes when making these decisions, as where you live can have a major impact on your tax bill. In this post...

Tax & Compliance Implications for Business Entities

Are you struggling to choose the right entity for your business? This post takes a deep dive into five common business structures and how each entity differs as it relates to taxes, paperwork, and...

Electric Vehicle and Homeowner Tax Credits Ending After 2025

Now is the time to make energy-efficient home improvements or buy an electric vehicle (EV) to claim incentives before they disappear. In this post, you will find what will change under the proposed...

Why You Should Be Using QuickBooks’ Bill Pay Tools

QuickBooks bill pay tools can help enter bills, set reminders, and quickly organize your accounts payable. Find out how this tool works and with a couple of clicks, you can have your business...

Tax Law: Recovering Losses from Financial Scams

If you fall victim to certain fraud schemes, you may be eligible for tax relief on certain losses. Check out this post for examples of common scams and the requirements to qualify for tax relief.

Trusts and Estates: How Income Distributions are Taxed

The tax law can be complex when it comes to income distributions from trusts and estates. Follow this article to find out principal vs. income distributions, distributed net income, capital gains...

Eight Major Life Events That Affect Your Taxes

Certain life events such as marriage, divorce, children, and other significant changes can affect your financial situation. It is never too early to begin tax planning...

Tax Implications for Business Owners Transferring Ownership to the Next Generation

Are you a business owner ready to take a step back, retire, or even pass the business down to a family member to create a legacy? Be aware of the federal tax implications when transferring ownership.

Tax Questions for Recent College Grads

If you are a recent college graduate, the subject of taxes can be new and challenging. Follow this post for answers to common tax questions such as if your parents can still claim you...

Use QuickBooks to Issue Credit Memos and Refunds

Your business must have a clear return policy for when customers want their money back. Luckily, QuickBooks has the tools you need to give customers their money back including...

Everything to Know About Quarterly Estimated Tax Payments

Do you need to make quarterly estimated tax payments? In this article you can find out who needs to pay quarterly estimated tax payments, what happens if you don’t pay enough, and tips for...

Tax Breaks For Selling Your Vacation Home

As the price of vacation homes and the cost of property insurance have increased, is now the right time to sell your vacation home? If it is, this post offers three tax savings strategies available...

Should Not-for-Profits Outsource Their Accounting Functions?

Is your not-for-profit organization considering outsourcing all or certain accounting functions to a full-service accounting firm? Check out the advantages and benefits here:

The New SIMPLE Contribution Rules are Not So Simple

Employers: when it comes to a Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees (SIMPLE), there is a complex set of new rules and tax laws to be aware of. Follow this article for the latest rules for...

Five Tips to Help Navigate Tariffs

The landscape is uncertain as tariff policies are rapidly changing but if your business is tariff-affected consider these five strategies to help minimize the impact. Explore the available options...

Seven Best Practices for QuickBooks Users

A business’s best practices vary depending on the type of industry but the shared goal to achieve the best possible outcome remains the same. In this post, you will find seven helpful guidelines...

3.8% Medicare Tax on Investment Income

Check out this article to understand the types of income and gain included in net investment income, find out if this affects you, and how proactive planning strategies can help reduce the 3.8%...

Tax Planning Strategy to Consider: Qualified Charitable Distributions

Did you know that you can transfer funds directly from an IRA to a charitable organization through qualified charitable distributions (QCDs)? Follow this article to find out if the QCD strategy is...

Use QuickBooks to Reconcile Accounts

In this post, you will find five tips to help maintain accurate account balances and ensure the reconciliation process runs smoothly with QuickBooks reconciliation tools.

Financial Struggles Among Retirees

A recent survey from the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies revealed key financial concerns for many retirees in a fragile and constantly evolving landscape. Follow here for more findings...

Payroll Management for Business Owners

Avoid these common payroll mistakes that can be costly to your business such as relying on manual recordkeeping, issuing inaccurate W-2s, and misclassifying workers. Follow this post for more examples

Protect Yourself and Your Business from an IRS Audit

Both businesses and individuals should keep an eye on these eight common red flags that could trigger an IRS audit such as questionable business deductions, cryptocurrency transactions, and more...

FinCEN-Related Fraud is on the Rise

Protect your business and assets from the latest FinCEN scams and how to spot them so you do not become the victim. This post covers several types of schemes such as MSB Fraud, Impersonation Scams...

12 Strategies to Strengthen Cash Flow

If your business or company is struggling to successfully manage cash flow, you will want to follow this article for twelve key steps to maintain a healthy cash flow even during challenging times.

Do You Owe Self-Employment Tax?

If you are a self-employed individual, you will most likely owe self-employment tax on your tax return. Be sure to read this post on self-employment tax and review the outcome of a recent court case

Stock Redemptions for C Corporations and S Corporations

Shareholders of closely held corporations looking to convert ownership interest into cash should look into the strategy of stock redemptions. Find out how a stock redemption strategy works

QuickBooks Online: Use the Automated Invoice Reminder Emails Feature

If your business is looking to improve cash flow and avoid having to contact customers to collect unpaid invoices, try using QuickBooks Online' s automated invoice reminder emails feature

Use Catch-Up Contributions to Secure Your Retirement Goals

If you are thinking about retirement and not sure if you put enough savings away for your retirement nest egg, do not stress there are strategies available to help achieve your dream
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