Businesses need to stay on top of their BYOD policies

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In one way or another, most small to midsize businesses have addressed employees using personal devices for work. In 2022, online career platform Zippia reported that 83% of companies surveyed had a bring your own device (BYOD) policy “of some kind.” That percentage has likely increased as even more businesses have recognized the inherent risks involved.

Your guide to Medicare premiums and taxes

Medicare health insurance premiums can add up to big bucks — especially if you’re upper-income, married, and you and your spouse both pay premiums. Read on to understand how taxes fit in.

Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements Temporarily Suspended

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Breaking news for small business owners! As of December 3, 2024, a Federal Court in Texas ruled against the enforceability of the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting that had taken effect in 2024. As a result, reporting requirements have been temporarily suspended nationwide.

ESOPs can help business owners with succession planning

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Devising and executing the right succession plan is challenging for most business owners. In worst-case scenarios, succession planning is left to chance until the last minute. Chaos, or at least much confusion and uncertainty, often follows.

Senior tax-saving alert: Make charitable donations from your IRA

If you’ve reached age 70½, you can make cash donations directly from your IRA to IRS-approved charities. These qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) may help you gain tax advantages.

Family business focus: Taking it to the next level

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Family businesses often start out small, with casual operational approaches. However, informal (or nonexistent) policies and procedures can become problematic as such companies grow.

When can you deduct business meals and entertainment?

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You’re not alone if you’re confused about the federal tax treatment of business-related meal and entertainment expenses. The rules have changed in recent years. Let’s take a look at what you can deduct in 2024.

FASB Amends Guidance on Induced Conversions of Convertible Debt Instruments with ASU 2024-04

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Why Is the FASB Issuing This Accounting Standards Update (ASU)? On November 26, 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-04, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20): Induced Conversions of Convertible Debt Instruments to improve the relevance and consistency in the application of the induced conversion guidance in Subtopic 470-20, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other… Continue reading FASB Amends Guidance on Induced Conversions of Convertible Debt Instruments with ASU 2024-04

3 types of retirement plans for growing businesses

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When start-ups launch, their focus is often on tightly controlling expenses. Most need to establish a brand and some semblance of stability before funding anything other than essential operating activities.

Get tax breaks for energy-saving purchases this year because they may disappear 

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), enacted in 2022, created several tax credits aimed at promoting clean energy. You may want to take advantage of them before it’s too late.