Unlock your child’s potential by investing in a 529 plan

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If you have a child or grandchild planning to attend college, you’ve probably heard about qualified tuition programs, also known as 529 plans. These plans, named for the Internal Revenue Code section that provides for them, allow prepayment of higher education costs on a tax-favored basis.

How businesses can better retain their salespeople

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The U.S. job market has largely stabilized since the historic disruption of the pandemic and the unusual fluctuations that followed. But the fact remains that employee retention is mission-critical for businesses. Retaining employees is still generally less expensive than finding and hiring new ones. And strong retention is one of the hallmarks of a healthy employer brand.

Understanding your obligations: Does your business need to report employee health coverage?

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Employee health coverage is a significant part of many companies’ benefits packages. However, the administrative responsibilities that accompany offering health insurance can be complex. One crucial aspect is understanding the reporting requirements of federal agencies such as the IRS. Does your business have to comply, and if so, what must you do? Here are some answers to questions you may have.

IRS issues Partnership Basis Shifting guidance

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In June, the IRS and the Department of the Treasury issued guidance to close potential loopholes in the tax code for partnership entities. Utilizing funding from the Inflation Reduction Act, one of the IRS’ focal points is partnership basis and how shifting it between related parties (either partnerships or partners) is generating potentially unfair tax benefits for taxpayers.

IT strategy showdown: Enterprise architecture vs. Agile

Enterprise architect is touching ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE on a virtual screen. Business concept for the organizing logic of business processes and EA management of information and technology changes.

Few, if any, companies can operate successfully today without the right information technology (IT) strategy. And as businesses grow, their IT needs and infrastructures become even more complex and costly.

Make year-end tax planning moves before it’s too late!

With the arrival of fall, it’s an ideal time to begin implementing strategies that could reduce your tax burden for both this year and next.

GASB Issues Statement No. 104 to Improve Capital Asset Disclosures

On September 24, 2024, the GASB issued Statement No. 104, Disclosure of Certain Capital Assets to provide users of state and local government financial statements with improved disclosures of information about certain types of capital assets.  It also establishes additional disclosure requirements for capital assets held for sale.

Businesses must stay on guard against invoice fraud

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Fraud is a pernicious problem for companies of all shapes and sizes. One broad type of crime that seems to be thriving as of late is invoice fraud.

Is your home office a tax haven? Here are the rules for deductions

Working from home has become increasingly common. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that about one out of five workers conducts business from home for pay. The numbers are even higher in certain occupational groups. About one in three people in management, professional and related occupations works from home.

Which leadership skills are essential to strategic planning?

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To help ensure continued stability and profitability, businesses need to engage in some form of strategic planning. A recent survey by insurance giant Travelers drives home this point.