Cures Act Authorizes New Breed of Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs)
The 21st Century Cures Act, a new law signed late in 2016 that helps fund medical research, also provides a cure for the health insurance woes of small employers. Under this legislation, your small business may now offer stand-alone Health Reimbursement Arrangements...
2017 Tax Planning Tips and Savings
Are you ready to get started on your 2017 tax planning? Here are the numbers to use to take full advantage of retirement and other tax-advantaged savings. If you're under full retirement age, the social security earnings limit is $16,920. That means if you collect...
Create an Emergency Records Binder
With weather-related disasters making the news these days, emergency preparedness may be front of mind. You probably have tools to cope with a flat tire, or a hurricane lantern or candles for times when the electricity to your home is interrupted. But have you...
Start 2017 With A Review Of Your Business Insurance Coverage
Do you have the right business insurance coverage? Here's a list of policies to consider as you head into 2017. Liability insurance covers damages and defense for bodily injury, personal injury such as slander, and property damage to a third-party that is caused by...
Will You Have To File A 2016 Tax Return?
The filing requirement rules for individual federal income tax returns are fairly straightforward. In general, you're required to file a return based on your filing status, your gross income, and your age. Here's an overview of the rules for filing a 2016 tax return....
Stay On Top Of Tax Due Dates This Year
Tax filing season officially begins this month. Did you know tax due dates for certain returns have been changed? Why are the dates changing? One reason is to bring due dates into a more logical order. For example, in prior years, if you were a partner in a...
Do You Need a Safe Deposit Box?
Though you may have thought bank safe deposit boxes no longer existed, these secure containers are still around, and can be useful for storing difficult to replace items, such as deeds, contracts, and your home inventory. Should you have one? Here's what to consider....
Planning to Retire? Consider Transferring Your Business to Your Employees
Even the most dedicated small business owners eventually want to retire. But succession planning can be tricky. If a transfer to an outside party isn't feasible, an alternative is to consider selling your business to your employees. How? One common approach is to...
A Net Operating Loss Can Mean A Federal Tax Deduction
When your business makes money, you pay income tax on the profit. What happens when your business deductions are greater than the income in a particular year? In that case, the result is what's called a net operating loss, or NOL, and you may be able to benefit from...
Rising Business Receivables Call for a Year-End Review
Rising business receivables can be a sign of a growing, prosperous company – or of troubles ahead. How can you know if your receivables are right-sized for your business? Start by breaking down the numbers. A report of your receivables listed by age will give you the...