- May 11, 2023
When a not-for-profit’s Accounting and Development staffs are like oil and water, it can affect financial statements and lead to the forfeiture of grant funds. Here are some ideas to correct the communication gap.
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- May 10, 2023
Giving circles sometimes are confused with crowdsourcing. But these groups of donors tend to be smaller, more focused and more likely to take an active role in supporting charities. Learn more:
- May 10, 2023
Here are some of the key 2023 Q2 tax deadlines that apply to businesses and other employers during the second quarter of 2023.
- May 9, 2023
Every manufacturer is different, but strong cash flow for manufacturing companies is essential throughout the industry. The right cash flow strategies do, however, depend on your situation. Here are some ideas to improve your cash flow.
- May 8, 2023
Under tax law, businesses can generally deduct advertising and marketing expenses that help keep existing customers and bring in new ones. However, the expenses must be “ordinary and necessary” to be deductible.
- May 8, 2023
SEP and SIMPLE retirement plans are two options for small business owners consider because they have fewer administrative requirements than a traditional plan. Let’s take a look at a “simplified employee pension” (SEP) or a “savings incentive match plan for employees” (SIMPLE).
QuickBooks Desktop 2020 will no longer be supported by the vendor. If you are using an older version of the software, it may be time to consider which accounting software is most effective for your business needs.
- March 3, 2023
If you’re self-employed and run your business from home or perform certain functions there, you might be able to claim deductions for home office expenses against your business income.
- March 2, 2023
If you’re buying or replacing a vehicle that you’ll use in your business, be aware that a heavy SUV may provide a more generous tax break this year than you’d get from a smaller vehicle. The reason has to do with how smaller business cars are depreciated for tax purposes.
- March 2, 2023
Adding kids to your bank account or home deed can create a host of legal, financial, and tax issues that can leave you and your loved ones vulnerable to significant risks and losses. Learn about the issues and alternative solutions to help you achieve your estate planning goals.
- March 1, 2023
Manufacturing cyberattacks are becoming more common and the attacks are designed to disrupt operations and extort money. Here are some ideas to get ahead of the cybercriminals.
- February 28, 2023
Managing accounts payable (A/P) can be challenging for any business. Many organizations have turned to outsourced bill-pay services to add efficiency, security, and accuracy.
- February 20, 2023
If you’re considering buying or selling a business, it’s important to understand the M&A tax implications before moving ahead. After the transaction is complete, it may be too late to get the best tax results.
- February 17, 2023
Do you know what are the top tax-saving opportunities for manufacturers in 2023? Once your manufacturing company’s 2022 tax return has been filed, you can focus your efforts on reducing its 2023 tax liability.
- February 17, 2023
When inflation is high, you may need to give your members a reason to renew because it’s common for people to cut expenses by deciding not to renew subscriptions and memberships.