Qualified Tuition Programs; 529 Plans

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College football and back to school season are upon us, so that means many families will soon have the daunting task of paying for an upcoming year of college. Thankfully, the Internal Revenue Code provides options that can alleviate some of that stress through the use of qualified tuition programs, also known as 529 plans.

Consider borrowing from your corporation but structure the deal carefully

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If you own a closely held corporation, you can borrow funds from your business at rates that are lower than those charged by a bank. But it’s important to avoid certain risks and charge an adequate interest rate.

Businesses have options for technology leadership positions

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To say that technology continues to affect how businesses operate and interact with customers and prospects would be an understatement. According to the Business Software Market Size report issued by market researchers Mordor Intelligence, the global market size for commercial software is projected to reach $650 million this year and $1.10 trillion by 2029.

What might be ahead as many tax provisions are scheduled to expire?

Buckle up, America: Major tax changes are on the horizon. The reason has to do with tax law and the upcoming elections.

How family businesses can solve the compensation puzzle

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Every type of company needs to devise a philosophy, strategy and various policies regarding compensation. Family businesses, however, face additional challenges — largely because they employ both family and nonfamily staff.

Social Security tax update: How high can it go?

Employees, self-employed individuals and employers all pay Social Security tax, and the amounts can get bigger every year. And yet, many people don’t fully understand the Social Security tax they pay.

4 ways businesses can better control cash flow

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From the minute they open their doors, business owners are urged to keep a close eye on cash flow. And for good reason — even companies with booming sales can get into serious trouble if they lack the liquidity to compensate employees and pay their bills. Here are four ways businesses can better control cash flow.

IRS Statement on balance due notices(CP14)

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The IRS is aware that some taxpayers are receiving CP14 (Balance Due, No Math Error) notices indicating abalance due even though payments were made with their 2023 tax return.

Figuring corporate estimated tax

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The next quarterly estimated tax payment deadline is June 17 for individuals and businesses, so it’s a good time to review the rules for computing corporate federal estimated payments. You want your business to pay the minimum amount of estimated tax without triggering the penalty for underpayment of estimated tax.

Why businesses may want to integrate ESG into strategic planning

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When business owners and their leadership teams meet to discuss strategic planning, the primary question on the table is usually something along the lines of, “How can we safely grow our company to reach the next level of success?”