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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Stock, mutual fund and ETF prices have bounced around lately. If you make what turns out to be an ill-fated investment in a taxable brokerage firm account, the good news is that you may be able to harvest a tax-saving capital loss by selling the loser security....

When employers are ready to sponsor a qualified retirement plan, a 401(k) is often the first one that springs to mind. However, many small to midsize organizations may hesitate to leap headlong into a 401(k) because of its inherent administrative complexity. For...