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...
by Joan Buchman Miller | Jun 18, 2024 | employees, tax planning
With school out, you might be hiring your child to work at your company. In addition to giving your son or daughter some business knowledge, you and your child could reap some tax advantages. Benefits for your child There are special tax breaks for hiring your...
by Joan Buchman Miller | Feb 5, 2024 | Accounting, employees, home office, tax planning, tax records
When launching a small business, many entrepreneurs start out as sole proprietors. If you’re launching a venture as a sole proprietorship, you need to understand the tax issues involved. Here are nine considerations: You may qualify for the pass-through deduction. To...