6 last-minute tax planning moves for your small business

6 last-minute tax planning moves for your small business

Tax planning is a year-round activity, but there are still some year-end strategies you can use to lower your 2018 tax bill. Here are six last-minute tax planning ideas small business owners should consider. Postpone invoices. If your business uses the cash method of...
Year-end tax and financial to-do list for individuals

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

With the dawn of 2019 on the near horizon, there are many items that you need to take care of before the end of 2018. here’s a quick list of tax and financial to-dos you should address before the end of the year. Check your FSA balance. If you have a Flexible Spending...
Tax reform expands the cash method of accounting

Tax reform expands the cash method of accounting

Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), many more businesses are now eligible to use the cash method of accounting for federal tax purposes. The cash method offers greater tax-planning flexibility, allowing some businesses to defer taxable income. Newly eligible...
When holiday gifts and parties are deductible or taxable

When holiday gifts and parties are deductible or taxable

The holiday season is a great time for businesses to show their appreciation for employees and customers by giving them gifts or hosting holiday parties. Before you begin shopping or sending out invitations, though, it’s a good idea to find out whether the expense is...