Tag: guide

March 9, 2023

A retail marketing calendar is an annual calendar that includes all major events, holidays, and seasons that businesses plan to market around for the year. Retailers use marketing calendars to help plan for key marketing initiatives and create timelines to […]

November 15, 2022

As a small business owner or payroll professional, you need to be aware of payroll tax deductions, including both pre- and post-tax deductions. As the names suggest: Pre-tax deductions are those deductions subtracted from an employee’s pay before taxes are […]

November 15, 2022

Employee complaints affect organizations of all sizes and across all industries. Whether an employee claims that they are being harassed on the job or that another employee is “cooking the books,” the company will need to conduct a workplace investigation. […]

October 17, 2022

Every investment has costs. Taxes can sting the most out of all the expenses and take the biggest bite out of your returns. The good news is that tax-efficient investing can minimize your tax burden and maximize your bottom line—whether […]

August 3, 2021

Processing payroll and calculating Alabama payroll taxes is mostly straightforward, though there are some nuances to pay attention to when running payroll. Alabama levies local taxes in some areas that can impact Alabama payroll tax calculations. With only one state […]

November 16, 2020

If you’re self-employed and a parent, you can qualify for a number of additional tax deductions and other benefits. Most of the benefits derive from deductions and tax credits on your income tax. Deductible expenses include healthcare, childcare, and education—but […]

July 21, 2020

An S corporation (S-corp) is a federal tax designation that Congress created so small businesses could receive favorable tax advantages. An LLC (limited liability company) or corporation can elect S corporation status with the IRS, but there are requirements. To […]

September 14, 2016

Form 8832 is the IRS form that a Limited Liability Company (LLC) must submit to be taxed as a C Corporation. If you have an LLC and are currently taxed as a C Corporation but want to go back to […]

June 30, 2016

With an average salary of over $70,000 and a flexible schedule, home inspection can be a great career option for anyone. This is especially true for people with construction knowledge who want to own their own business or anyone who […]

March 17, 2016

Deductions, withholdings, credits, dependents — it’s enough to make a non-CPA’s head spin. The tax filing deadline is fast approaching, meaning you still have time to make, and hopefully fix, some of the worst mistakes when preparing your taxes. So […]

January 6, 2016

Two major federal government agencies last month issued new guidance for employers on handling employment eligibility verifications for immigration purposes. The guidance highlights the Catch-22 employers face trying to comply with immigration law. Employers are required to check prospective employees’ […]