Check Deductibility Before Making Year-End Charitable Gifts
As the holidays approach and the year draws to a close, many taxpayers make charitable gifts — both in the spirit of the season and as a year-end tax planning strategy.
Family Businesses Need Succession Plans, Too
Those who run family-owned businesses often underestimate the need for a succession plan. After all, they say, we’re a family business — there will always be a family member here to keep the company going and no one will stand in the way.
SEK Managing Member Appointed as Chairman of Allinial Global Board
John R. Schnitzer, CPA, Managing Member of SEK, CPAs & Advisors has been appointed as chairman of the Allinial Global Americas’ Regional Board for 2019.
3 Under-the-Radar Aspects of Payroll Record-Keeping
The phrase “payroll record-keeping” may conjure images of paystubs and W-4s. But there are other aspects that often fly under the radar and lead to administrative slip-ups. Here are three examples.
Devote Some Time to Internal Leadership Development
Many factors go into the success of a company. You’ve got to offer high-quality products or services, provide outstanding customer service, and manage your inventory or supply chain.
When Holiday Gifts and Parties are Deductible or Taxable
The holiday season is a great time for businesses to show their appreciation for employees and customers by giving them gifts or hosting holiday parties.
Does Prepaying Property Taxes Make Sense Anymore?
Prepaying property taxes related to the current year but due the following year has long been one of the most popular and effective year-end tax-planning strategies. But does it still make sense in 2018?
Unleash the Power of a Nonspringing Power of Attorney
Estate planning typically focuses on what happens to your children and your assets when you die. But it’s equally important to have a plan for making critical financial and medical decisions if you’re unable to make those decisions yourself.
Would a Roth 401(k) Plan Suit Your Employees?
Roth 401(k) accounts have been around for quite a while. But many employers still don’t offer them and many employees still don’t understand them. As the name implies, these plans are a hybrid — taking some characteristics from Roth IRAs and some from traditional employer-sponsored 401(k)s.
Tax Reform Expands Availability of Cash Accounting
Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), many more businesses are now eligible to use the cash method of accounting for federal tax purposes. The cash method offers greater tax-planning flexibility, allowing some businesses to defer taxable income.