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Three questions you may have after you file your return

Seniors: Medicare premiums could lower your tax bill

Casualty loss deductions: You can claim one only for a federally declared disaster

Plug in tax savings for electric vehicles

Selling your home? Consider these tax implications

The chances of IRS audit are down but you should still be prepared

Thinking about moving to another state in retirement? Don’t forget about taxes

Is an HSA right for you?

If your kids are off to day camp, you may be eligible for a tax break

You may have to pay tax on Social Security benefits

Volunteering for charity: Do you get a tax break?

Summer: A good time to review your investments

Hiring this summer? You may qualify for a valuable tax credit

Employers: Be aware (or beware) of a harsh payroll tax penalty

Tax-smart domestic travel: Combining business with pleasure

Hire your children this summer: Everyone wins

Consider a Roth 401(k) plan — and make sure employees use it

What type of expenses can’t be written off by your business?

Employee vs. independent contractor: How should you handle worker classification?

How entrepreneurs must treat expenses on their tax returns

Deducting business meal expenses under today’s tax rules

Divorcing business owners need to pay attention to tax implications

Businesses can utilize the same information IRS auditors use to examine tax returns

It’s a good time to buy business equipment and other depreciable property

M&A transactions: Avoid surprises from the IRS

Which entity is most suitable for your new or existing business?

2019 Q3 tax calendar: Key deadlines for businesses and other employers

Understanding how taxes factor into an M&A transaction

Make a deductible IRA contribution for 2018. It’s not too late!

Could your business benefit from the tax credit for family and medical leave?

2019 Q2 tax calendar: Key deadlines for businesses and other employers

Still working after age 70½? You may not have to begin 401(k) withdrawals

Are your employees ignoring their 401(k)s?

Don’t let scope creep ruin your next IT project

Best practices when filing a business interruption claim

Financial statements tell your business’s story, inside and out

The 2018 gift tax return deadline is almost here

Vehicle-expense deduction ins and outs for individual taxpayers

Careful tax planning required for incentive stock options

There’s still time for small business owners to set up a SEP retirement plan for last year

Will leasing equipment or buying it be more tax efficient for your business?

The home office deduction: Actual expenses vs. the simplified method

When are LLC members subject to self-employment tax?

Some of your deductions may be smaller (or nonexistent) when you file your 2018 tax return

3 big TCJA changes affecting 2018 individual tax returns and beyond

Refine your strategic plan with SWOT

Is your business stuck in the mud with its marketing plan?

Why you shouldn’t wait to file your 2018 income tax return

Fundamental tax truths for C corporations

Financial statements tell your business’s story, inside and out

Getting wise to the rise of “smart” buildings

Depreciation-related breaks on business real estate: What you need to know when you file your 2018 return

Many tax-related limits affecting businesses increase for 2019

Investment interest expense is still deductible, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll benefit

There’s still time to get substantiation for 2018 donations

Higher mileage rate may mean larger tax deductions for business miles in 2019

What will your marginal income tax rate be?

4 business functions you could outsource right now

Economic damages: Recovering what was lost

Is there still time to pay 2018 bonuses and deduct them on your 2018 return?

A refresher on major tax law changes for small-business owners

Business owners: An exit strategy should be part of your tax planning

2 major tax law changes for individuals in 2019

A review of significant TCJA provisions impacting individual taxpayers

You may be able to save more for retirement in 2019

Year-end tax and financial to-do list for individuals

6 last-minute tax moves for your business

When holiday gifts and parties are deductible or taxable

Buy business assets before year end to reduce your 2018 tax liability

It’s not too late: You can still set up a retirement plan for 2018

2019 Q1 tax calendar: Key deadlines for businesses and other employers

Tax planning for investments gets more complicated

Charitable IRA rollovers may be especially beneficial in 2018

Mutual funds: Handle with care at year end

Keeping a king in the castle with a well-maintained cash reserve

Following the ABCs of customer assessment

Estimates vs. actuals: Was your 2018 budget reasonable?

July 2018 Client Bulletin

June 2018 Client Bulletin

May 2018 Client Bulletin

TCJA changes to employee benefits tax breaks: 4 negatives and a positive

Tax document retention guidelines for small businesses

A review of significant TCJA provisions affecting small businesses

IRS Audit Techniques Guides provide clues to what may come up if your business is audited

Can you deduct business travel when it’s combined with a vacation?

The TCJA changes some rules for deducting pass-through business losses

Putting your child on your business’s payroll for the summer may make more tax sense than ever

What businesses need to know about the tax treatment of bitcoin and other virtual currencies

2 tax law changes that may affect your business’s 401(k) plan

2018 Q3 tax calendar: Key deadlines for businesses and other employers

Choosing the best business entity structure post-TCJA

Does your business have to begin collecting sales tax on all out-of-state online sales?

April 2018 Client Bulletin

March 2018 Client Bulletin

Home green home: Save tax by saving energy

Do you know the ABCs of HSAs, FSAs and HRAs?

Consider the tax advantages of investing in qualified small business stock

The tax impact of the TCJA on estate planning

Factor in state and local taxes when deciding where to live in retirement

Saving tax on restricted stock awards with the Sec. 83(b) election

January 2018 Client Bulletin

February 2018 Client Bulletin

Finding a 401(k) that’s right for your business

Run the numbers before you extend customer credit

A midyear review should go beyond financials

Could a long-term deal ease your succession planning woes?

Bookings vs. shippings: A sales flash report primer

Ask the right questions about your IT strategy

Be aware of the tax consequences before selling your home

Individual tax calendar: Important deadlines for the remainder of 2018

Can you claim your elderly parent as a dependent on your tax return?

Home-related tax breaks are valuable on 2017 returns, will be less so for 2018

Casualty losses can provide a 2017 deduction, but rules tighten for 2018

Cost control takes a total team effort

Say, just how competitive is your business anyway?

3 ways to supercharge your supervisors

Could your next business loan get “ratio’d”?

Don’t forget: 2017 tax filing deadline for pass-through entities is March 15

Sec. 179 expensing provides small businesses tax savings on 2017 returns — and more savings in the future

Size of charitable deductions depends on many factors

What’s your mileage deduction?

7 ways to prepare your business for sale

Tax credit for hiring from certain “target groups” can provide substantial tax savings

Small business owners: A SEP may give you one last 2017 tax and retirement saving opportunity

Tax deduction for moving costs: 2017 vs. 2018

Families with college students may save tax on their 2017 returns with one of these breaks

TCJA temporarily lowers medical expense deduction threshold

Use benchmarking to swim with the big fish

Turning employee ideas into profitable results

Claiming bonus depreciation on your 2017 tax return may be particularly beneficial

State and local sales tax deduction remains, but subject to a new limit

Light a beacon to your business with a mission statement

Meals, entertainment and transportation may cost businesses more under the TCJA

Can you deduct home office expenses?

Your 2017 tax return may be your last chance to take the “manufacturers’ deduction”

Personal exemptions and standard deductions and tax credits, oh my!

New treatment of alimony under the new tax law

Whether home mortgage interest and home equity loan interest are deductible under the new law

$10,000 limit on state and local tax deduction under new tax law

New 20% deduction for qualified business (pass-through) income under new tax law

Corporate income tax rate drops to 21%, and individual rate brackets are modified under the new tax law

Not necessarily a luxury: Outsourcing

Making the right choice about your office space

New tax law gives pass-through businesses a valuable deduction

The TCJA temporarily expands bonus depreciation

Most individual tax rates go down under the TCJA

Find time for strategic planning

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

Make New Year’s resolutions to improve profitability

Accrual-basis taxpayers: These year-end tips could save you tax

Tax planning critical when buying a business

Could captive insurance reduce health care costs and save your business taxes?

Accelerate your retirement savings with a cash balance plan

Why you should boost your 401(k) contribution rate between now and year end

The ins and outs of tax on “income investments”

Retirement savings opportunity for the self-employed

Could the AMT boost your 2017 tax bill?

You may need to add RMDs to your year-end to-do list

Don’t let “founder’s syndrome” impede your succession plan

How profitable are your customers?

Why you may want to accelerate your property tax payment into 2017

Valuation often affects succession plans in hard-to-see ways

Reduce your 2017 tax bill by buying business assets

4 ways to get (and keep) your business data in order

Find the right path forward with KPIs

Yes, you can undo a Roth IRA conversion

Ensuring a peaceful succession with a buy-sell agreement

Save more for college through the tax advantages of a 529 savings plan

4 tough questions to ask before expanding to a new location

November 2017 Client Bulletin

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October 2017 Client Bulletin

September 2017 Client Bulletin

Material participation key to deducting LLC and LLP losses

February 2017 Client Bulletin

January 2017 Client Bulletin

December 2016 Client Bulletin

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February 2015 Client Bulletin

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December 2015 Client Bulletin

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March 2015 Client Bulletin

TAX UPDATE – IRS Provides Relief for Small Businesses (2/27/15)

Tax Update for Businesses During the 2015 Filing Season (2/12/15)

February 2015 Client Bulletin

January 2015 Client Bulletin

December 2014 Client Bulletin

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December 2013 Client Bulletin

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