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After much anticipation, the IRS debuted the new 2020 Form W-4 in December 2019. The form has been completely revamped as a result of the 2018 Tax Cuts & Jobs Act (TCJA). The redesigned form is intended to simplify a potentially complicated process and assist employees in making accurate determinations on federal tax withholding. Since 2018 was the first–year taxpayers were impacted by the …
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With the end of the year right around the corner, now is a great time to start planning ahead for tax time and making sure that you have put yourself in a good position for next April 15. Below we offer a few options to consider that may help make tax time a bit easier …
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Not all business growth is organic. For many small and medium-sized businesses, growth can also come via a merger or acquisition. By using this kind of strategy, your business can add services, people, product lines, geographic coverage, and more in one step. If you’d like to grow your company via a merger or acquisition, read …
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While some days it may seem impossible, hopefully you won’t actually be working forever. For anyone that has built a successful business the question arises of what happens to that business when they are ready to move on to a new adventure, whether that is retirement or an alternate business opportunity. No matter the scenario, …
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Don’t leave valuable tax benefits on the table for your company. You’re running a complex business, with many layers of operations, services, and priorities. As you’re hiring the right people to make your business shine, it can be worthwhile to make sure you’re receiving all applicable benefits. One such opportunity is the Work Opportunity Tax …
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When is the right time? If you’ve been growing your small business, putting your blood, sweat, and tears into it for years, you might be starting to think about when would be the right time to sell. Maybe you’re nearing retirement, and you’re deciding how much longer you want to work, or perhaps you have …
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Both can motivate employees. Many businesses look to reward their teams and keep the company moving forward with profit sharing or bonuses. Both can help bring team loyalty and a sense of value, as well as improve company performance. We’re bringing you the ins and outs of how bonuses and profit sharing can work for …
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More flexible than a loan, a business line of credit can give you a resource to keep your cash flow strong without jeopardizing your company’s future. Even if you have steady revenue to meet your expenses, that may not mean your cash flow comes in at the rate you need to meet those costs. If …
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Why reviewing your goals and financials can keep you on the right track If you take a wrong turn partway through a race, you may not reach the finish line. If you’re chugging along with your business, great! But as mid-year approaches, are all your ducks lined up to hit your goals this year? Checking …
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Demystifying Credit Card Payment Options Your sales can increase by 40 percent. For in-store businesses, companies generally see an increase by that much when they offer credit card payment options. On top of that, if you have any online sales or accept payments over the phone, it’s a no-brainer. Shopping online is more popular than …
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