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Many self-employed taxpayers may be looking for strategies that could help jumpstart future tax years. Here are a few strategies that self-employed taxpayers can take advantage of to help minimize […]
Business owners devote their lives to the successful growth of their companies and what is likely the most significant asset to support their retirement. Yet, in the final stages of […]
If you’re a small business owner or you’re involved in a start-up, you may want to set up a tax-favored retirement plan for yourself and any employees. Several types of […]
Eventually, the ownership of every privately-held business will be transitioned in one way or another. There are many options available to transfer ownership, but they basically fall into one of […]
If you are interested in larger contributions than a 401(k) plan will permit, a cash balance pension plan may be right for you. Someone 60 years or older can possibly […]
The topic is always in the news — a state or city offering a major corporation a generous package of incentives to relocate or even to keep their operations in […]
Update published on June 5, 2020: FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2020-05, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASC 606) and Leases (ASC 842) Effective Dates for Certain Entities, as part of […]
Business owners who don’t yet have a tax-advantaged retirement plan still have time to establish one and reduce their 2018 tax bill. For example, a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) can […]
Companies of all sizes can benefit from the Research and Experimentation tax credit (R&D Credit) which has been around since 1981. This credit aims to reward businesses for increasing the […]
Small business owners who work from home could save money on their taxes by taking the home office deduction, as long as they meet the requirements set forth by the […]
When it comes to self-employment taxes, an LLC member is not necessarily in the same boat as a limited partner. The IRS is cracking down on LLC members who underreport […]
A recently proposed bill could make the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act of 2017 permanent. Senators Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) had good news for the craft […]
With the recent changes under the Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA), tax rates for C corporations have come down to a flat 21%, making it very appealing for many […]
It may seem odd to develop a business exit plan this soon, but you must look out for your own financial future. You have to consider your company’s income and […]
Update published on June 5, 2020: FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2020-05, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASC 606) and Leases (ASC 842) Effective Dates for Certain Entities, as part of […]
Webinars
By Amy Sandlin, CPA, Tax Senior Manager at Blue & Co. On March 31st, Governor Andy Beshear signed House Bill 5, which includes a retroactive pass-through entity (PTE) tax effective […]
By Amy Sandlin, CPA, Tax Senior Manager at Blue & Co. A pass-through entity tax proposal is currently making its way through the Kentucky General Assembly as part of a […]
By Laura Rakaska, CPA, Tax Manager and Amy Sandlin, CPA, Tax Senior Manager at Blue & Co. On February 22nd, Governor Eric Holcomb signed Indiana Senate Enrolled Act 2, making […]
By Amy Sandlin, CPA, Tax Senior Manager at Blue & Co. Kentucky House Bill 1 was signed into law by Governor Beshear on Friday, February 17th. It reduces the individual […]
By Amy Sandlin, CPA, Tax Senior Manager and Laura Rakaska, CPA, Tax Manager Indiana is expected to enact pass-through entity (PTE) level tax legislation in mid-February 2023. The tax changes […]
By Pam Swartout, Manager and Jacoby Shade, Staff Accountant at Blue & Co. Many business owners provide a company vehicle to their employees as part of their employment. This is […]