Unlocking the mystery of taxes on employer-issued nonqualified stock options

Employee stock options remain a potentially valuable asset for employees who receive them. For example, many Silicon Valley millionaires got rich (or semi-rich) from exercising stock options when they worked for start-up companies or fast-growing enterprises.

Marketing your B2B company via the right channels

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For business-to-business (B2B) companies, effective marketing begins with credible and attention-grabbing messaging. But you’ve also got to choose the right channels. Believe it or not, some “old school” approaches remain viable. And of course, your B2B digital marketing game must be strong.

From flights to meals: A guide to business travel tax deductions

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As a business owner, you may travel to visit customers, attend conferences, check on vendors and for other purposes. Understanding which travel expenses are tax deductible can significantly affect your bottom line. Properly managing travel costs can help ensure compliance and maximize your tax savings.

FASB Issues ASU 2024-03 to Improve Expense Disclosures of Public Business Entities

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Why Is the FASB Issuing This Accounting Standards Update (ASU)?

You don’t have to be in business to deduct certain vehicle expenses

When you think about tax deductions for vehicle-related expenses, business driving may come to mind. However, businesses aren’t the only taxpayers that can deduct driving expenses on their returns. Individuals may also be able to deduct them in certain circumstances. Unfortunately, under current law, you may be unable to deduct as much as you could years ago.

Understanding the Secure 2.0 Act 10-Year Rule

With the final regulations of the SECURE 2.0 Act now issued, some changes have occurred regarding inheriting IRA’s. The primarily controversial requirement of the act states that some beneficiaries must take Required Minimum Distributions (RMD’s) throughout a 10-year period if the original account holder died on or after their Required Beginning Date (RBD). With this, there are some additional major tax implications stating that some inherited IRA’s must also be fully distributed/emptied within the 10-year period of inheritance. Here is a summary of the updated requirements and what account owners and beneficiaries should prepare for.

Working capital management is critical to business success

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Success in business is often measured in profitability — and that’s hard to argue with. However, liquidity is critical to reaching the point where a company can consistently turn a profit.

Unlock your child’s potential by investing in a 529 plan

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If you have a child or grandchild planning to attend college, you’ve probably heard about qualified tuition programs, also known as 529 plans. These plans, named for the Internal Revenue Code section that provides for them, allow prepayment of higher education costs on a tax-favored basis.

How businesses can better retain their salespeople

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The U.S. job market has largely stabilized since the historic disruption of the pandemic and the unusual fluctuations that followed. But the fact remains that employee retention is mission-critical for businesses. Retaining employees is still generally less expensive than finding and hiring new ones. And strong retention is one of the hallmarks of a healthy employer brand.

Understanding your obligations: Does your business need to report employee health coverage?

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Employee health coverage is a significant part of many companies’ benefits packages. However, the administrative responsibilities that accompany offering health insurance can be complex. One crucial aspect is understanding the reporting requirements of federal agencies such as the IRS. Does your business have to comply, and if so, what must you do? Here are some answers to questions you may have.