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Barb Sawdy | Jul. 1, 2019

2019 Third Quarter Tax Calendar

Key Tax Deadlines for Businesses and Other Employers:  Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other…

Jake Kriegler | Jun. 28, 2019

Grading the Performance of Your Company’s Retirement Plan

Imagine giving your company’s retirement plan a report card. Would it earn straight A’s in preparing your participants for their…

Anna Lovegren | Jun. 28, 2019

What to do if Your Nonprofit Receives an Audit Letter

The IRS’s staffing shortages have been well publicized and audits of individuals have decreased in the past several years. But…

Ashley Sparks | Jun. 25, 2019

Calculating Fraud Damages can be Complicated

When businesses are defrauded, courts can — and in some states must — order restitution. But it isn’t always easy…

Becky Gibbs | Jun. 24, 2019

Measures that Matter for Nonprofits

Do you want to control costs and improve delivery of your not-for-profit’s programs and services? It may not be as…

Charlie Metzig | Jun. 22, 2019

Midyear Performance Needs the Right KPIs

We’ve reached the middle of the calendar year. So how are things going for your business? Conversationally you might say,…

Jackie Kennedy | Jun. 19, 2019

Tax Considerations When Selling Your Home

Spring and summer are the optimum seasons for selling a home. And interest rates are currently attractive, so buyers may…

Susan Bishop | Jun. 11, 2019

Is Donating Your Vehicle to Charity a Taxwise Decision?

You’ve probably seen or heard ads urging you to donate your car to charity. “Make a difference and receive tax…

Ashley Sparks | Jun. 10, 2019

Don’t Mistake Kickbacks for Gifts

Kickbacks return a portion of the money exchanged in a business transaction as compensation for favorable treatment. They’re illegal in…

Brandon Dunigan | Jun. 5, 2019

Thinking About Moving to Another State in Retirement? Don’t Forget About Taxes

When you retire, you may consider moving to another state — say, for the weather or to be closer to…

Ashley Sparks | Jun. 4, 2019

Social Security Phone Scams

Despite the National Do Not Call registry and features such as caller ID, phone fraud is thriving in the mobile…

Brandon Dunigan | May. 16, 2019

It’s a Good Time to Check Your Withholding and Make Changes if Necessary

Due to the massive changes in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), the 2019 filing season resulted in surprises.…

Charlie Metzig | May. 15, 2019

The Simple Truth About Annual Performance Reviews

There are many ways for employers to conduct annual performance reviews. So many, in fact, that owners of small to…

Ashley Sparks | May. 13, 2019

How to Spot Influencer Fraud in Social Media

To increase brand awareness and influence consumer behavior, businesses of all sizes spend vast amounts on social media marketing. Social…

Tom Hofstad | May. 13, 2019

Should You Buy or Lease Business Equipment?

Life presents us with many choices: paper or plastic, chocolate or vanilla, regular or decaf. For businesses, a common conundrum…