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Tightening up your employment tax compliance process
If your organization has been operational for a while, you’re no doubt well acquainted with employment taxes. However, it’s important to stay vigilant regarding compliance. Adhering to the rules isn’t only about avoiding audits and financial penalties, which are...
What happens to qualified transportation plan balances when employees leave?
By now, employers across the country have implemented return-to-work policies that have brought hundreds of thousands of employees back to the office or some other facility. If your organization is one of them, you may have also reestablished something else: a...
Keeping manufacturing company owner compensation on the right side of tax laws
Smaller manufacturing companies often operate as S corporations. In many cases, one of the shareholders (or perhaps the only shareholder) also runs the business. It’s vital that S corporation owners who work in the business pay themselves “reasonable compensation.” If...
The advantages of a living trust for your estate plan
Do you believe you don’t need to worry about estate planning because of the current federal estate tax exemption ($13.99 million per individual or $27.98 million for married couples in 2025)? Well, think again. Even with this substantial exemption, creating a living...
Employers must stay on top of 401(k) eligibility rules
Employers of all types and sizes continue to sponsor 401(k) plans to attract job candidates and help employees save for retirement. Sure, there are other types of qualified plans to consider, but the 401(k) is popular for a reason — it’s a powerful savings vehicle...
Digital assets and taxes: What you need to know
As the use of digital assets like cryptocurrencies continues to grow, so does the IRS’s scrutiny of how taxpayers report these transactions on their federal income tax returns. The IRS has flagged this area as a key focus. To help you stay compliant and avoid...
Tax breaks in 2025 and how The One, Big, Beautiful Bill could change them
The U.S. House of Representatives passed The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act on May 22, 2025, introducing possible significant changes to individual tax provisions. While the bill is now being considered by the Senate, it’s important to understand how the proposals could...
Manufacturers: Have you implemented the right strategies to attract and retain skilled employees?
Attracting and retaining skilled employees is a critical challenge for manufacturing companies in today’s competitive labor market. As advanced manufacturing processes increasingly rely on technology, the demand for highly skilled workers — from machinists and welders...
4 tax-savvy wealth-transfer strategies for contractors
Most long-time construction business owners reach a point when they start thinking about not only their own retirements, but also their families’ financial security. Whether you’re at that point or closing in fast, here are four tax-savvy strategies for transferring...
The tax rules for legal awards and settlements: What recipients should know
If you’ve recently received a settlement or award from a lawsuit, or you’re expecting one, you may be wondering how the IRS views this money. Will you need to pay taxes on it? The short answer: It depends on the type of damages you received. Understanding the basic...
How working in the gig economy affects your taxes
The gig economy offers flexibility, autonomy and a way to earn income, but it also comes with tax obligations that can catch many workers off guard. Whether you’re driving for a rideshare service, delivering food, selling products online or offering local services...
Still have tax questions? You’re not alone
Even after your 2024 federal return is submitted, a few nagging questions often remain. Below are quick answers to five of the most common questions we hear each spring. 1.When will my refund show up? Use the IRS’s “Where’s My Refund?” tracker at IRS.gov. Have these...
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