by Joan Buchman Miller | Apr 15, 2024 | Accounting, tax planning
If your business doesn’t already have a retirement plan, it might be a good time to take the plunge. Current retirement plan rules allow for significant tax-deductible contributions. For example, if you’re self-employed and set up a SEP-IRA, you can contribute up to...
by Joan Buchman Miller | Apr 6, 2024 | 1099"s, deadlines, tax planning
Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines that apply to businesses and other employers during the second quarter of 2024. 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...
by Joan Buchman Miller | Mar 26, 2024 | Accounting, depreciaion, tax planning
Your business should generally maximize current year depreciation write-offs for newly acquired assets. Two federal tax breaks can be a big help in achieving this goal: first-year Section 179 depreciation deductions and first-year bonus depreciation deductions. These...
by Joan Buchman Miller | Mar 26, 2024 | Accounting, tax planning
The credit for increasing research activities, often referred to as the research and development (R&D) credit, is a valuable tax break available to certain eligible small businesses. Claiming the credit involves complex calculations, which we’ll take care of for...
by Joan Buchman Miller | Mar 19, 2024 | Accounting, tax planning
If your small business is strapped for cash (or likes to save money), you may find it beneficial to barter or trade for goods and services. Bartering isn’t new — it’s the oldest form of trade — but the internet has made it easier to engage in with other businesses....