Gift and Estate Taxes: Knowing What Needs to be Reported
The gift tax and estate tax only apply to gifts and estates greater than $5.43 million (or $10.86 million per couple). But even if you’re...
10 Tips for Contractors and Small-Business Owners
Running a small business or working as an independent contractor can be an exciting and fulfilling way to make a living. Self-employed...
Introducing the Home-Office Standard Deduction
Deducting expenses for your home office just got a lot simpler with the new standard deduction The home-office deduction can be one of...
Section 179 Limits May Be Cut Substantially in 2014
Business owners might have a big incentive to hurry up and make their large equipment purchases before the end of 2013. Unless current...
What Healthcare Reform Means for Small Businesses
UPDATE: The requirement that all companies with at least 50 full-time employees provide health insurance–or face a penalty–was originally...
Employee or Contractor? 10 Ways to Make This Important Distinction
Are your workers employees or independent contractors? It pays to know the difference. Independent contractors often provide a convenient...
It’s Time for Your Business’s Mid-Year Checkup
Most of us understand how important regular checkups are in preventing big problems from developing down the road. We go to the doctor...
