Oct 5, 2015 | Business, Taxes
The year is nearly over, but you can still take action to lower your business income tax during the final months of 2015. Here are five moves to consider. Postpone revenue to 2016. If your business reports on the cash basis, delay billing your customers long enough to...
Sep 28, 2015 | Business, Taxes
If you own assets that you’d like to leave to a loved one, you have an estate. But without a plan, your state of residence will choose your heir — not necessarily the result you intended. How can you ensure your intentions will be realized? Start by understanding the...
Sep 14, 2015 | Business, Taxes
Are you still unclear about your responsibilities as an employer under the Affordable Care Act (ACA)? Do you find the definition of ACA terms confusing? Here’s a plain English guide to selected terms employers are likely to hear. Applicable large employer. A large...
Aug 3, 2015 | Business, Finances
Monitoring your accounts receivable may seem like one more chore in an already busy workday. But this simple activity is important. Here’s an illustration. Say you’re operating with a gross profit margin of 20% and your uncollectible receivables are $10,000. Your...
Jul 20, 2015 | Business, Finances
Financial ratios provide a useful way to pinpoint strengths and weaknesses in the performance and solvency of your business. Here are four types of ratios that you can monitor using the figures from your balance sheet. Liquidity ratios, such as the current ratio,...
Jul 13, 2015 | Business, Taxes
Are you traveling for business this summer? If you’re planning to take a tax deduction for your expenses, the rules may be more complicated than you think. Here’s a refresher. The general rule. “Travel” expenses are ordinary and necessary costs incurred while away...
