AHP Articles

Created: Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Businesses need to stay on top of their BYOD policies

In one way or another, most small to midsize businesses have addressed employees using personal devices for work. In 2022, online career platform Zippia reported that 83% of companies surveyed had a bring your own device (BYOD) policy “of some kind.” That percentage has likely increased as even more businesses have recognized the inherent risks involved.
Created: Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Your guide to Medicare premiums and taxes

Medicare health insurance premiums can add up to big bucks — especially if you’re upper-income, married, and you and your spouse both pay premiums. Read on to understand how taxes fit in.
Created: Monday, December 9, 2024

Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements Temporarily Suspended

Breaking news for small business owners! As of December 3, 2024, a Federal Court in Texas ruled against the enforceability of the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting that had taken effect in 2024. As a result, reporting requirements have been temporarily suspended nationwide.
Created: Wednesday, December 4, 2024

ESOPs can help business owners with succession planning

Devising and executing the right succession plan is challenging for most business owners. In worst-case scenarios, succession planning is left to chance until the last minute. Chaos, or at least much confusion and uncertainty, often follows.
Created: Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Senior tax-saving alert: Make charitable donations from your IRA

If you’ve reached age 70½, you can make cash donations directly from your IRA to IRS-approved charities. These qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) may help you gain tax advantages.
Created: Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Family business focus: Taking it to the next level

Family businesses often start out small, with casual operational approaches. However, informal (or nonexistent) policies and procedures can become problematic as such companies grow.
Created: Tuesday, November 26, 2024

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.
Created: Wednesday, November 20, 2024

3 types of retirement plans for growing businesses

When start-ups launch, their focus is often on tightly controlling expenses. Most need to establish a brand and some semblance of stability before funding anything other than essential operating activities.
Created: Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Get tax breaks for energy-saving purchases this year because they may disappear 

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), enacted in 2022, created several tax credits aimed at promoting clean energy. You may want to take advantage of them before it’s too late.
Created: Wednesday, November 13, 2024

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.