The IRS has begun mailing notices to businesses, financial institutions, and other payers that filed certain returns with information that doesn’t match the agency’s records. These CP2100 and CP2100A notices are sent by the IRS twice a…
What are the tax consequences of selling property used in your trade or business? There are many rules that can potentially apply to the sale of business property. Thus, to simplify discussion, let’s assume that the property…
S Corporation vs. LLC: Which Is Right for Your Manufacturing Company? For decades, owners of small to midsize manufacturing companies have opted for the S corporation form of ownership, rather than being subject to the double taxation…
A buy-sell agreement is a critical tool for owners of closely held manufacturing companies. It ensures an orderly ownership and management transition when an owner dies, becomes disabled, or otherwise leaves the company. And it creates a…
Advice for women in the workplace from a female entrepreneur Join us as Barnes Wendling Director Laurie Gatten chats with Stephanie Altenburger, managing partner and part-owner of KSA Global and Rejuvenate Life LLC: also known as Orangetheory…
PREPARE YOUR BUSINESS WITH THESE TAX DEADLINES Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines that apply to businesses and other employers during the second quarter of 2022. Keep in mind that this list isn’t all-inclusive, so…
Does Your Business Sell Products or Services Out Of State? You’ll need to be aware of economic nexus laws You are considered a remote seller if you sell products or services into a state in which you…
Typically, businesses want to delay recognition of taxable income into future years and accelerate deductions into the current year. But when is it prudent to do the opposite? And why would you want to? One reason might…
If your business doesn’t already have a retirement plan, now might be a good time to establish one. Current retirement plan rules allow for significant tax-deductible contributions. For example, if you’re self-employed and set up a SEP-IRA,…
The credit for increasing research activities, often referred to as the research and development (R&D) credit, is a valuable tax break available to eligible businesses. Claiming the credit involves complex calculations, which we can take care of…
Business owners may have goals for their companies that outlive their ownership, and the right type of buyer can enable a seller to transform a business exit into a springboard that boosts the company to its next…
Economic changes brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, along with other factors, drove historic global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in 2021. Experts expect 2022 to be another busy year for dealmaking. In many cases, M&A opportunities arise…
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