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A recent law extended the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) for businesses who hire individuals from one or more targeted groups. The credit is generally limited to eligible employees who began work for the employer before January 1, 2026.
During the past year, many more people are working from home. If you’re self-employed and run your business from your home or perform certain functions there, you might be able to claim deductions for home office expenses against your business income.
In 2020, many people joined the gig economy to help make ends meet during the pandemic. Whether it’s a side business or a primary source of income, all taxpayers need to understand how their gig work affects their taxes.
If you are considering buying or selling another business, it’s important to understand the tax implications.
Did you know that your business may be eligible for a federal tax credit simply by hiring certain qualified employees?
After a long and remarkable career, Linda Nelson has decided that effective December 31, 2020, she will be retiring from Olsen Thielen.  We want to thank Linda for her knowledge, dedication, and everything she did for clients and colleagues.
Charitable giving is typically more common during the holidays.  Holiday-inspired generosity and the desire to reduce tax liability makes the end of the year a busy time for charitable giving.
S corporations can provide tax advantages over C corporations in the right circumstances. This is true if you expect that the business will incur losses in its early years because shareholders in a C corporation generally get no tax benefit from such losses.
Employee health care benefit costs keep increasing. As a result, your small business may be interested in providing some of these benefits through an employer-sponsored Health Savings Account (HSA).
The federal gift and estate tax exemption was enacted in 1916, and right now, it is at the highest it has ever been.  This means that you can pass more to your heirs today, without paying any federal gift or estate tax, than ever in the past century.
Are you wondering if the passive activity loss rules affect business ventures you’re engaged in — or might engage in?
We are pleased to announce that Adam P. Thielen, CPA, was elected Principal, effective September 1, 2020.
Many people assume that a 529 plan is the ideal college savings tool, but other vehicles can help parents save for college expenses, too. Take the Roth IRA, for example.
IRS audit rates are historically low, according to the latest data, but that’s little consolation if your return is among those selected to be examined. But with proper preparation and planning, you should do well.
You’re probably aware of the 100% bonus depreciation tax break that’s available for a wide range of qualifying property. Here are five important points to be aware of when it comes to this powerful tax-saving tool.
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