by Joan Buchman Miller | Sep 4, 2026 | Accounting, employees
Payroll administration can be challenging for small business owners — and mistakes can create problems for both employers and employees. Incorrect paychecks can frustrate employees and require time and resources to fix. Errors involving tax withholding, deposits or...
by Joan Buchman Miller | Aug 24, 2026 | Accounting, employees, tax planning
To attract and retain skilled workers, your small business needs to offer more than competitive pay. Your benefits package matters, too — and benefits with favorable tax treatment can be even more valuable to prospective and existing employees. Open enrollment is...
by Joan Buchman Miller | Jan 19, 2026 | 1099"s, Accounting, deadlines, employees, income tax, W-2's
Normally businesses must furnish certain information returns to workers and submit them to the federal government by January 31. But this year, that date falls on a Saturday. So the deadline is the next business day, which happens to be Groundhog Day: February 2,...
by Joan Buchman Miller | Oct 7, 2025 | Accounting, employees
If you have employees who travel for business, you know how frustrating it can be to manage reimbursements and the accompanying receipts for meals, hotels and incidentals. To make this process easier, consider using the “high-low” per diem method. Instead of tracking...
by Joan Buchman Miller | Jun 3, 2025 | Accounting, employees, income tax, tax planning
If you or your employees are heading out of town for business this summer, it’s important to understand what travel expenses can be deducted under current tax law. To qualify, the travel must be necessary for your business and require an overnight stay within the...
by Joan Buchman Miller | Dec 3, 2024 | Accounting, employees, tax planning
As a small business owner, managing health care costs for yourself and your employees can be challenging. One effective tool to consider adding is a Health Savings Account (HSA). HSAs offer a range of benefits that can help you save on health care expenses while...
