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Preventing surprise billing under the new COVID-19 relief act
By now you’ve likely heard and read much about the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA). Among its primary purposes, of course, is to provide much-needed relief to individuals and businesses still struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic. A couple of the law’s most...
Prevent and detect insider cyberattacks
In one recent cybercrime scheme, a mortgage company employee accessed his employer’s records without authorization, then used stolen customer lists to start his own mortgage business. The perpetrator hacked the protected records by sending an email containing malware...
2021 Q1 tax calendar: Key deadlines for businesses and other employers
Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the first quarter of 2021. Keep in mind that this list isn’t all-inclusive, so there may be additional deadlines that apply to you. Contact us to ensure you’re meeting all...
The right entity choice: Should you convert from a C to an S corporation?
The best choice of entity can affect your business in several ways, including the amount of your tax bill. In some cases, businesses decide to switch from one entity type to another. Although S corporations can provide substantial tax benefits over C corporations in...
EEOC guidance addresses requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination
Many organizations still have employees working remotely during the pandemic, but this isn’t feasible in every industry of course. If you’re running a fully or partially staffed office or facility, you may be wondering whether you’re legally allowed to require on-site...
De-risking your pension plan through a lift-out
Private sector employers have been retreating from the defined benefit (DB) pension model of retirement plans for decades. This is largely motivated by a desire to “de-risk” the organization from an uncertain, long-term financial obligation. The COVID-19 pandemic has...
Drive more savings to your business with the heavy SUV tax break
Are you considering replacing a car that you’re using in your business? There are several tax implications to keep in mind. A cap on deductions Cars are subject to more restrictive tax depreciation rules than those that apply to other depreciable assets. Under...
4 ways to promote internal leadership development
Every employer’s greatest strength lies in its people. You can have the most advanced technology, the best researched strategic plans and the most perfectly nuanced messaging yet still come up short without strong leaders and competent employees. Where do great...
The QBI deduction basics and a year-end tax tip that might help you qualify
If you own a business, you may wonder if you’re eligible to take the qualified business income (QBI) deduction. Sometimes this is referred to as the pass-through deduction or the Section 199A deduction. The QBI deduction: Is available to owners of sole...
What is “transparency” of health care coverage?
Many employers, particularly large companies, pride themselves on being transparent about how and with whom they do business. The term “transparency,” however, isn’t limited to this widely discussed and debated topic. It also applies to group health plans. More...
Small businesses: Cash in on depreciation tax savers
As we approach the end of the year, it’s a good time to think about whether your business needs to buy business equipment and other depreciable property. If so, you may benefit from the Section 179 depreciation tax deduction for business property. The election...
IRS releases final instructions for payroll tax form related to COVID-19 relief
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government enacted legislation that includes deferral of the employer’s portion of Social Security tax. The IRS then significantly revised Form 941-X, “Adjusted Employer’s Quarterly Federal Tax Return or Claim for...
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