There were last minute changes to the Michigan Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) which went into effect February 21st, 2025. This bill requires employees’ sick time to be accrued at the rate of one hour for every thirty hours worked. Businesses with 10 employees or less must allow their employees to utilize at least 40 hours of paid sick leave each year. Businesses with more than 11 employees or more must allow the use of up to 72 hours of paid sick leave each year. The new law also allows small employers until October 1, 2025 to comply with these new rules. For a more detailed summary of the law as originally written, see our previous blog post here: AHP Jan 10 Blog Post - ESTA

Today’s job seekers and employees have grown accustomed to having an incredible amount of information at their fingertips. As a result, many businesses find that failing to adequately disclose certain things negatively impacts their relationships with these parties.

You may wonder if you can claim itemized deductions on your tax return. Perhaps you made charitable contributions and were told in the past they couldn’t be claimed because you didn’t have enough deductions to itemize. How much do you need? You can itemize deductions if the total of your allowable itemized write-offs for the year exceeds your standard deduction allowance for the year. Otherwise, you must claim the standard deduction.

We are sending this communication to provide you with a time-sensitive update of the latest legal and legislative developments regarding the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA).

Today’s small to midsize businesses are often urged to help employees improve their financial wellness. And for good reason: Financially struggling workers tend to have higher stress and anxiety levels. They may be less productive and more prone to errors. Some might even decide to commit fraud.

If an individual taxpayer has substantial business losses, unfavorable federal income tax rules can potentially come into play. Here’s what you need to know as you assess your 2024 tax situation.

Information technology (IT) is constantly evolving. As the owner of a small to midsize business, you’ve probably been told this so often that you’re tired of hearing it. Yet technology’s ceaseless march into the future continues and, apparently, many companies aren’t so sure they can keep up.

The Child Tax Credit (CTC) has long been a valuable tax break for families with qualifying children. Whether you’re new to claiming the credit or you’ve benefited from it for years, it’s crucial to stay current on its rules and potential changes. As we approach the expiration of certain provisions within the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) at the end of 2025, here’s what you need to know about the CTC for 2024, 2025 and beyond.

On November 9, 2023, Revenue Procedure 2023-34 was released and provided updated tax provisions for individual taxpayers to use on their 2024 tax returns, typically filed in 2025. This revenue procedure announced more than 60 provisions being updated for annual inflation adjustments.

Strong leadership is essential to running a successful business. However, as perhaps you’ve experienced, playing the role of a strong leader can force you to make tough decisions that expose you to legal claims. Business owners who are particularly worried about this type of risk can buy directors and officers (D&O) insurance to hedge against it. Although every small to midsize business may not need one of these policies, some should consider buying coverage.