Even the most savvy investors and tax experts often avoid the topic of cost segregation. It’s complicated, and a careful reading of tax code doesn’t do much to clear things up. Most IRS-approved applications of cost segregation were developed through individual rulings, rather than written into tax regulations, making it a challenge to get a […]
How Your Choice of Business Entity Benefits Your Bottom Line
Some small businesses develop gradually, transforming from a part-time hobby to a full-time operation. Others go from zero to a hundred in just a few weeks, as entrepreneurs turn ideas into profitable enterprises, seemingly overnight. In either case, it’s easy to overlook certain details, such as how the business is structured. After all, there are […]
Winning the Battle to Protect Your Wealth from Taxes
You can do everything right when it comes to building your wealth: introduce innovative products and services, work hard to achieve your financial goals, and make smart investments to ensure your money grows. However, it’s easy to lose a large amount to taxes if you don’t take steps to protect your hard-earned money. The good […]
Preventing and Recovering from Identity Theft
When major organizations experience a data breach, it is front page news. However, these occasional reports don’t show the magnitude of the issue. Thousands of companies have security lapses every year, exposing your tax ID and other sensitive information to misuse. Even the IRS is not immune from the impact of identity theft. The annual […]
How Your Choice of Business Entity Benefits Your Bottom Line
Some small businesses develop gradually, transforming from a part-time hobby to a full-time operation. Others go from zero to a hundred in just a few weeks, as entrepreneurs turn ideas into profitable enterprises, seemingly overnight. In either case, it’s easy to overlook certain details, such as how the business is structured. After all, there are […]
5 Common (and Costly) Payroll Errors and How to Avoid Making Them
Payroll is one of the most important aspects of any business, but it’s one that, when running smoothly, business owners don’t tend to think about; however, when there’s a payroll glitch, it jumps to the forefront of an owner’s mind. Here are several payroll mistakes that can cost you a bundle and how to avoid […]