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Are You Complying with Payroll Recordkeeping Requirements?

Employers can minimize their compliance and audit risks by meeting the recordkeeping requirements of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC). The IRC requires all employers that withhold and pay federal income, Social Security and Medicare taxes to maintain certain records for each employee. Failing to meet these recordkeeping requirements can mean big penalties, not to mention …

Under the new tax law, a vehicle provided to an employee for personal use is subject to income tax obligations. Personal use of a company car is considered a noncash fringe benefit that is taxable. If an employer provides an employee with a vehicle that is available for business and personal use, the value of …

Did you know the LIBOR rate is ending?

The end of the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) is approaching quickly. LIBOR is to be phased out by the end of 2021 and will be replaced by another benchmark rate. LIBOR is an interest rate calculation used globally. Floating Rate Notes use the LIBOR as a reference for calculating the coupon rate. LIBOR reflects …

Much of today’s workforce is part of a growing gig economy. According to a study by Intuit Inc., by 2020 40% of the American labor market will be considered independent contractors. Contract employment can have many perks such as safeguarding a business against the high cost of benefits, office space and taxes. Becoming an independent …

The thought of being selected for an audit keeps many business owners up at night. But did you know the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) won’t arbitrarily make your company the subject of an audit investigation? According to IRS.gov, out of the 196 million returns filed in 2016, only 1.1 million (0.5%) came under examination in …

Developing a Disaster Preparedness Plan

The widespread media coverage of natural disasters has left business owners with little excuse to be unprepared for hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, forest fires, floods, and super storms. These calamities can strike wherever and whenever, and while there is no preparation for the physiological impact of a disaster, there is a way to give your business …

As a business owner, it is important to be able to read and understand the accounting terms found in your financial statements. Once you understand the basics of the financial statements, you can interpret what they mean to your organization’s financial health. Understanding your Financial Statements A Statement of Financial Position, also known as a …

Despite a partial government shutdown, the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service issued final regulations and guidance addressing implementation of the new qualified business income (QBI) deduction (section 199A deduction). The new QBI deduction, created by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) allows entrepreneurs, selfemployed individuals, and investors to deduct 20 percent of …

The Internal Revenue Service recently issued the 2019 optional standard mileage rates to be used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. As of January 1, 2019, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups or panel trucks) are:: 58 cents …

The influence technology has on businesses today is undeniable. Business professionals can leverage technology to reach, or even succeed, company objectives. To better position themselves for success in the digital marketplace, firm leaders should consider the following tips when building their digital identity. 1. Create a game plan It is important to show employees the …