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Fall 2019 Quarterly Insights
Posted by Michael Grimaldi on October 24, 2019
Available through our affiliation with the BDO Alliance, download the fall edition of Quarterly Insights.
New Bankruptcy Relief Coming Soon
Posted by Douglas Muth on October 21, 2019
Is your small business struggling to make ends meet? Some relief may be on the way for distressed business owners. The Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 will make it faster and less expensive to benefit from a Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Year-End Tax Planning Moves for Small Businesses
Posted by Kerry Roets on October 17, 2019
Due to political gridlock, federal tax law hasn't changed much since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was enacted. Most of the provisions affecting businesses went into effect last year, so the year-end tax planning strategies that worked for 2018 may still be valid for the current tax year, but your specific tax situation might be different.
New Overtime Pay Rules Finalized for 2020
Posted by Jonathan Roller on October 14, 2019
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued the long-anticipated final version of its overtime eligibility rules. The changes will take effect on January 1, 2020. As a result, the DOL estimates that 1.3 million workers will be newly eligible for overtime pay. Are any of them on your payroll?
New Business Travel Per Diem Rates Announced for 2020
Posted by Kevin Smeader on October 08, 2019
Recordkeeping for reimbursing business travel expenses can be cumbersome. Instead of reimbursing employees for the actual costs they incur for out-of-town lodging, meals, and incidentals, some employers opt to pay fixed travel per diems.
14 Tax-Favored Fringe Benefits: What’s the Right Mix for Your Business?
Posted by Mark Stack on October 04, 2019
Unfortunately, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act eliminated tax deductions for certain employee transportation fringe benefits, but other fringe benefits are still deductible by employers and tax-free to employees.
Bonus Depreciation for Your Business: Let’s Review Your Options
Posted by Brian Kern on September 27, 2019
First-year bonus depreciation has been around for a while now. However, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) set forth more-generous, but temporary, rules for 2018 through 2026.
Top 10 Internal Controls to Mitigate Cybersecurity Risks in the Family Office
Posted by Jill Johnson on September 19, 2019
Cybersecurity risks do not just affect corporations and government entities but can be a common and very present danger to family offices and small businesses alike.
Navigating a Global Expansion
Posted by Amanda Mooney on September 02, 2019
Is your business part of the global economy? If not, it may be losing out on some revenue- and value-building opportunities.
What Plan Sponsors Need to Know About DOL Enforcement and Red Flags
Posted by Thomas Burns on August 27, 2019
Plan sponsors are ultimately responsible for plan administration and operation and should know what to expect if they are selected for a Department of Labor audit.