Changing jobs can be a stressful event. A new boss, new co-workers, and new benefits to sign up for. These days you might well have one more decision to make — what to do with your 401(k) plan. (more…)
June, 2011
Tax Tip Tuesday! Landlords May Qualify For A Passive Loss Exception
If you’re thinking of buying rental real estate while home prices are low, you’ll want to be aware of passive activity loss rules. (more…)
Are You On Top Of Your Competitors?
The internet has made it much easier to keep on top of your competitors’ activities with the spread of social media.
“Even if your competitors don’t use social media, you can bet their clients and suppliers do.” (more…)
Tax Breaks Can Help When Disaster Strikes
Tax breaks can help when disaster strikes
You may be able to take an itemized deduction for part of your loss. In tax terms, it’s a “casualty loss,” and it can also apply to events such as a car crash, a house fire, or theft. Here are the basics. (more…)
Webinar: Top 5 Reasons Customers Choose Y-O-U!
Date: 2011-07-20
Time: 01:00PM EDT – 02:00PM EDT
Location: Webinar
The customer’s perception is reality, and their satisfaction is vital to the success of your business. This webinar will focus on the 5-phase experience as to why a customer elects to do business with you or your competitor. (more…)
Business Travel On A Budget
Business travel can quickly become a financial black hole. It’s worthwhile developing a formula for keeping costs as low as practicable without compromising on comfort. The two areas responsible for the majority of cost blowouts: hotels and airfares, can both be minimized with a little effort. (more…)
Small Companies Get Additional Time For Reporting Benefits
The IRS has just announced that small companies will get an additional year before being required to report the value of employee health benefits on their employees’ W-2 forms. (more…)
Tax Tip Tuesday! Some IRA Terms You Should Know
The changes to laws governing Roth conversions that took effect in 2010 brought IRAs to the forefront of tax planning conversations. Those conversations will likely continue this year, as some changes to your new Roth can be made through October 2011. (more…)
What’s New: Unemployment Benefits: Are They Taxable?
Unemployment compensation can provide a welcome buffer while you’re transitioning to a new job. But with the help comes a tax effect, because the benefits provided under federal or state laws are usually includable in your income in the year you receive them. (more…)
Form 5500 Series Due
Date: 2011-08-01
Pensions, profit-sharing, stock-bonus or other employee benefit plans that use a calendar year must file previous year tax return (Form 5500 series)
