4 ways businesses can better control cash flow

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From the minute they open their doors, business owners are urged to keep a close eye on cash flow. And for good reason — even companies with booming sales can get into serious trouble if they lack the liquidity to compensate employees and pay their bills. Here are four ways businesses can better control cash flow.

IRS Statement on balance due notices(CP14)

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The IRS is aware that some taxpayers are receiving CP14 (Balance Due, No Math Error) notices indicating abalance due even though payments were made with their 2023 tax return.

Figuring corporate estimated tax

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The next quarterly estimated tax payment deadline is June 17 for individuals and businesses, so it’s a good time to review the rules for computing corporate federal estimated payments. You want your business to pay the minimum amount of estimated tax without triggering the penalty for underpayment of estimated tax.

Why businesses may want to integrate ESG into strategic planning

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When business owners and their leadership teams meet to discuss strategic planning, the primary question on the table is usually something along the lines of, “How can we safely grow our company to reach the next level of success?”

House rich but cash poor? Consider a reverse mortgage strategy

Are you an older taxpayer who owns a house that has appreciated greatly? At the same time, you may need income. Thankfully, there could be a solution with a tax-saving bonus. It involves taking out a reverse mortgage.

U.S. Department of Labor Increases Salary Threshold for “White Collar” Exemption

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Effective July 1, 2024, the United States Department of Labor’s annual salary threshold to qualify for the white-collar exemption has increased from $35,568 to $43,888. It will further increase to $58,656 effective January 1, 2025, and will see another increase effective July 1, 2027, and every three years thereafter.

Timelines: 3 ways business owners should look at succession planning

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Business owners are rightly urged to develop succession plans so their companies will pass on to the next generation, or another iteration of ownership, in a manner that best ensures continued success.

You may be entitled to tax breaks if caring for an elderly relative

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There are many rewards for taking care of an elderly relative. They may include feeling needed, making a difference in the person’s life and allowing the person to receive quality care.

Could conversational marketing speak to your business?

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Businesses have long been advised to engage in active dialogues with their customers and prospects. The problem was, historically, these interactions tended to take a long time. Maybe you sent out a customer survey and waited weeks or months to gather the data. Or perhaps you launched a product or service and then waited anxiously for the online reviews to start popping up.

A three-step strategy to save tax when selling appreciated vacant land

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Let’s say you own one or more vacant lots. The property has appreciated greatly and you’re ready to sell. Or maybe you have a parcel of appreciated land that you want to subdivide into lots, develop them and sell them off for a big profit. Either way, you’ll incur a tax bill.