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Financial best practices for religious congregations
Churches, synagogues, and other religious congregations aren’t required to file tax returns, so they might not regularly hire independent accountants. But regardless of size, religious organizations often are subject to other requirements, such as paying unrelated...
An exit strategy should be part of your small business tax planning
Tax planning is a juggling act for business owners. You have to keep your eye on your company’s income and expenses and applicable tax breaks, especially if you own a pass-through entity. But you also should look out for your own financial future. For example, you...
6 last-minute tax planning moves for your small business
Tax planning is a year-round activity, but there are still some year-end strategies you can use to lower your 2018 tax bill. Here are six last-minute tax planning ideas small business owners should consider. Postpone invoices. If your business uses the cash method of...
Year-end tax and financial to-do list for individuals
With the dawn of 2019 on the near horizon, there are many items that you need to take care of before the end of 2018. here’s a quick list of tax and financial to-dos you should address before the end of the year. Check your FSA balance. If you have a Flexible Spending...
Tax reform expands the cash method of 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. Newly eligible...
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. Before you begin shopping or sending out invitations, though, it’s a good idea to find out whether the expense is...
Donate appreciated stock for twice the tax benefits
A tried-and-true year-end tax strategy is to make charitable donations. As long as you itemize and your gift qualifies, you can claim a charitable deduction. But did you know that you can enjoy an additional tax benefit if you donate long-term appreciated stock...
Has your nonprofit shifted from overhead to impact?
In the not-so-distant past, charity watchdog groups such as GuideStar, Charity Navigator and the Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance were notorious for giving overhead ratios significant weightings in their rankings of not-for-profits. While such a practice...
Consider an installment sale when selling your business
You’ve spent years building your company and now are ready to move on to something else, whether launching a new business, taking advantage of another career opportunity or retiring. Whatever your plans, you want to get the return from your business that you’ve earned...
Will your employee travel reimbursements pass IRS muster?
Does your business reimburse employees’ work-related travel expenses? If you do, you know that it can help you attract and retain employees. If you don’t, you might want to start, because changes under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) make such reimbursements even...
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