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Maurice La Verdure: Aug 5, 2025 5:01:23 PM
The U.S. Census Bureau reports there were nearly 447,000 new business applications in May of 2025. The bureau measures this by tracking the number of...
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Maurice La Verdure: Aug 5, 2025 4:53:21 PM
If you’re claiming deductions for business meals or vehicle expenses, expect the IRS to closely review them. In some cases, taxpayers have incomplete...
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Maurice La Verdure: Jul 9, 2025 9:58:12 AM
When many small to midsize businesses are ready to sponsor a qualified retirement plan, they encounter a common obstacle: complex administrative...
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Maurice La Verdure: Jun 12, 2025 10:27:01 AM
The future often weighs heavier on the shoulders of family business owners. Their companies aren’t just “going concerns” with operating assets, human...
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Maurice La Verdure: Jun 12, 2025 10:19:06 AM
Creating a marketing strategy for any company isn’t a “one and done” activity. As you’ve no doubt experienced, the approach you use to connect with...
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Scott Henvey: Jun 12, 2025 10:13:47 AM
Many businesses turn to independent contractors to help manage costs, especially during times of staffing shortages and inflation. If you’re among...
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Scott Henvey: May 8, 2025 12:22:14 PM
Determining “reasonable compensation” is a critical issue for owners of C corporations and S corporations. If the IRS believes an owner’s...
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Scott Henvey: May 8, 2025 12:03:57 PM
Suppose you’re thinking about setting up a retirement plan for yourself and your employees. However, you’re concerned about the financial commitment...
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Scott Henvey: May 8, 2025 11:45:04 AM
For federal income tax purposes, the general rule is that rental real estate losses are passive activity losses (PALs). An individual taxpayer can...
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Maurice La Verdure: Apr 8, 2025 2:11:53 PM
Financial statements can fascinate accountants, investors and lenders. However, for business owners, they may not be real page-turners.
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Scott Henvey: Apr 8, 2025 1:57:50 PM
When it’s time to consider your business’s future, succession planning can protect your legacy and successfully set up the next generation of leaders...
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Scott Henvey: Apr 8, 2025 1:49:13 PM
Are you starting a business with partners and deciding on the right entity? An S corporation might be the best choice for your new venture.
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Scott Henvey: Mar 10, 2025 10:52:43 AM
Prior to the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), businesses were able to claim a tax deduction for most business-related interest expense....
