Wouldn’t it be great if your employees worked as if they owned part of the company? An employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) could make that a reality.
Prepare for Resilience with a Business Continuity Plan
Companies without a disaster recovery or business continuity plan need only consider the aftermath of recent hurricanes. News reports estimated property damages from Hurricane Helene alone last year to be more than $59.6 billion, plus disruption of untold businesses and services.
Business Mileage Rate Is Up for 2025
The IRS has issued the 2025 cents-per-mile rates that can be used to calculate tax-deductible vehicle operating costs. Effective Jan. 1, 2025, the standard mileage rate for the business use of a car, van, pickup truck, or panel truck is 70 cents per mile.
The Pros and Cons of Operating as a C Corporation
When deciding on the best structure for your business, one option to consider is a C corporation. This entity offers several advantages and disadvantages that may significantly affect your business operations and financial health. Here’s a detailed look at the pros and cons of operating as a C corporation.
Starting a Home-Based Business
More than half of all businesses today are home-based. Every day, people strike out to achieve economic and creative independence by turning their skills into dollars. Garages, basements, and attics are being transformed into the corporate headquarters of the newest entrepreneurs – home-based business people.
And with technological advances in smartphones, tablets, and iPads and rising demand for “service-oriented” businesses, the opportunities seem endless.
Business Owners: Be Sure You’re Properly Classifying Cash Flows
Properly prepared financial statements provide a wealth of information about your company. But the operative words there are “properly prepared.” Classifying information accurately isn’t always easy — especially as the business grows and its financial transactions become more complex.
When Can You Deduct Business Meals and Entertainment?
You’re not alone if you’re confused about the federal tax treatment of business-related meal and entertainment expenses. The rules have changed in recent years. Let’s take a look at what you can deduct in 2024.
Business Gifts: What’s the Tax Treatment?
During the holiday giving season, keep the following tax limits in mind. Your business can deduct only up to $25 per person per year for gifts to recipients such as clients and business partners. You can also generally deduct $25 per person per year for employee gifts.
From Flights to Meals: A Guide to Business Travel Tax Deductions
As a business owner, you may travel to visit customers, attend conferences, check on vendors, and for other purposes. Understanding which travel expenses are tax deductible can significantly affect your bottom line. Properly managing travel costs can help ensure compliance and maximize your tax savings.
How Tax-Smart HSAs Help Your Business and Employees
As a small business owner, managing health care costs for yourself and your employees can be challenging. One effective tool to consider adding is a Health Savings Account (HSA). HSAs offer a range of benefits that can help you save on healthcare expenses while providing valuable tax advantages. You may already have an HSA. It’s a good time to review how these accounts work because the IRS has announced the relevant inflation-adjusted amounts for 2025.