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Health Savings Accounts for Your Small Business

Posted by Murry Guy, CPA on Nov 18, 2020

Small business owners are well aware of the increasing cost of employee health care benefits. As a result, your business may be interested in providing some of these benefits through an employer-sponsored Health Savings Account (HSA). Or perhaps you already have an HSA. It’s a good time to review how these accounts work since the IRS recently announced the relevant inflation-adjusted amounts for 2021.

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Posted in Accounting & Outsourcing

Year-End Tax Planning Under a Biden Presidency

Posted by Michael D. Machen, CPA, CVA on Nov 13, 2020

Although vote counting continues and legal challenges to the election endure, many news media organizations are projecting that former Vice President Joe Biden will become the 46th President of the United States on January 20, 2021.

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Posted in Taxation

The 2021 "Social Security Wage Base" Is Increasing

Posted by Becky Snedigar on Nov 12, 2020

If your small business is planning for payroll next year, be aware that the "Social Security wage base" is increasing.

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Posted in Payroll, HR & Benefits

Preparing for the Possibility of a Remote Audit

Posted by Aaron K. Waller, CPA on Nov 09, 2020

The coming audit season might be much different than the seasons of yore. As many companies continue to operate remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic, audit procedures are being adjusted accordingly. Here’s what might change as auditors work on your company’s 2020 year-end financial statements.

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Posted in Audit & Assurance

Moving Forward: New Tax Business Strategies to Reimagine the Future

Posted by Marty Williams, CPA on Nov 06, 2020

The Recover stage represents a return to the new normal—in this phase, demand for goods and services continues to rise to pre-pandemic-recession levels. The wisest companies won’t spend this time resting on their laurels but will instead use it to reimagine their futures in a world forever changed.

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Posted in Business Advisory

New Business? It's a Good Time to Start a Retirement Plan

Posted by Michael D. Machen, CPA, CVA on Nov 05, 2020

If you recently launched a business, you may want to set up a tax-favored retirement plan for yourself and your employees. There are several types of qualified plans that are eligible for these tax advantages:

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Posted in Business Advisory

Choose Wisely When Naming the Right Personal Representative

Posted by Lesley L. Price, CPA on Nov 04, 2020

If you have a will instead of a trust, choosing the right person to serve as the personal representative should be made only after careful consideration. While many of us have clarity on who our beneficiaries are, we often do not take considerable concern into the pivotal role of a personal representative.

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Posted in Estate Planning

Tax Responsibilities if Your Business Is Closing Amid the Pandemic

Posted by Jessica L. Pagan, CPA on Nov 03, 2020

Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced many businesses to shut down. If this is your situation, we’re here to assist you in any way we can, including taking care of the various tax obligations that must be met.

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How Effectively Does Your Business Manage Risk?

Posted by Nick Wheeler, CPA on Nov 02, 2020

From natural disasters and government shutdowns to cyberattacks and fraud, risks abound in today’s volatile, uncertain marketplace. While some level of risk is inevitable when operating a business, proactive owners and executives apply an enterprise risk management (ERM) framework to manage it more effectively.

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Posted in Business Advisory

Best Practices When Forecasting Cash Flow

Posted by Michael D. Machen, CPA, CVA on Oct 27, 2020

Cash flow is a top concern for most businesses today. Cash flow forecasts can help you predict potential shortfalls and proactively address working capital gaps. They can also help avoid late payments, identify late-paying customers, and find alternative funding sources when cash is tight. To keep your company’s cash flow positive, consider applying these four best practices.

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Posted in Business Advisory

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