National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Understanding Organizational Cyber Risks

Throughout October, AHP will be releasing several blog posts that look at the concept of cybersecurity from several angles. These posts will include practical takeaways to improve cybersecurity whether at your business, organization, or home. Today’s post looks at the concept of understanding several corporate or organizational cyber risks.

Tax Reform: Which Changes Are Temporary vs. Permanent?

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) includes a bevy of important tax changes for individuals and businesses. However, it’s sometimes hard to keep track of which changes are permanent and which are scheduled to expire at the end of 2025 — unless Congress extends them.

IRS Encourages Taxpayers to Check Withholding

Are you having enough money withheld from your regular paychecks? The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) has made several significant changes to the tax rules for individuals for 2018 through 2025. As a result, many taxpayers who previously itemized deductions are expected to claim the standard deduction, starting in 2018.

Tax Law Expands Accounting Method Options for Small Businesses

Thanks to changes included in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), many more businesses can now use the simpler and more-flexible cash method of accounting for federal income tax purposes. The new law also includes some other tax accounting changes that are good news for small businesses. Like many TCJA changes that apply to businesses, these provisions are permanent. Here’s what you need to know.

Retirement Plan Options for Business Owners

Business owners often have most of their money tied up in their companies, making saving for retirement especially challenging. Those who haven’t already set up a tax-advantaged retirement plan should think about setting one up this year. This brief article offers up a few options to consider.

Effects of the Tax Law Vary Based on Major Life Events

Change is part of life. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) has brought sweeping changes to the federal income tax rules for individuals. But how will you and your family be affected? That depends on your specific circumstances.

Home Green Home: Save Tax by Saving Energy

If you invest in certain green equipment at home, you can save green in the form of tax credits (not to mention the savings on energy costs going forward). Learn what qualifies and how much you can save.

Finding a 401(k) That’s Right for Your Business

When ready to offer a 401(k) plan, business owners shouldn’t assume they’re limited to a “traditional” plan. There are other types of 401(k)s that may better suit your company.

The Tax Impact of the TCJA on Estate Planning

The massive changes the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) made to income taxes have garnered the most attention. But the new law also made major changes to gift and estate taxes. While the TCJA didn’t repeal these taxes, it did significantly reduce the number of taxpayers who’ll be subject to them, at least for the next several years. Nevertheless, factoring taxes into your estate planning is still important.

Scarcity of Health Benefits in Construction

Workers have begun to realize the significance of health care benefits, as the costs of insurance and other medical-related expenses continue to soar upward. But the construction industry has been slow to adapt