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 […]
2024 Q4 calendar: Key tax deadlines for businesses and other employers
Here are some of the key tax deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the fourth quarter of 2024. Keep in mind that this list isn’t all-inclusive, so there may be additional deadlines that apply to you. Contact us to ensure you’re meeting all applicable deadlines and to learn more about the filing requirements. Note: […]
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Understanding the new rules for Overtime-Exempt status employees
In April 2024, the US Department of Labor (DOL) released new rules regarding overtime-exempt salary pay for employees. This applies to the majority of professional and office workers who receive a fixed salary each pay period, with no extra payment for overtime hours. The recent changes to overtime-exempt status have increased the minimum salary requirement […]
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Cash or accrual accounting: What’s best for tax purposes?
Your businesses may have a choice between using the cash or accrual method of accounting for tax purposes. The cash method often provides significant tax benefits for those that qualify. However, some businesses may be better off using the accrual method. Therefore, you need to evaluate the tax accounting method for your business to ensure […]
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Navigating tax complexities: Craft partnership agreements and LLC operating agreements with precision
Partnerships are often used for business and investment activities. So are multi-member LLCs that are treated as partnerships for tax purposes. A major reason is that these entities offer federal income tax advantages, the most important of which is pass-through taxation. They also must follow some special and sometimes complicated federal income tax rules. Governing […]
It’s time for your small business to think about year-end tax planning
With Labor Day in the rearview mirror, it’s time to take proactive steps that may help lower your small business’s taxes for this year and next. The strategy of deferring income and accelerating deductions to minimize taxes can be effective for most businesses, as is the approach of bunching deductible expenses into this year or […]
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Help ensure your partnership or LLC complies with tax law
When drafting partnership and LLC operating agreements, various tax issues must be addressed. This is also true of multi-member LLCs that are treated as partnerships for tax purposes. Here are some critical issues to include in your agreement so your business remains in compliance with federal tax law. 1. Identify and describe guaranteed payments to […]
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Thomas Howell Ferguson P.A. CPAs (THF) receives “Best of the Best Firms” 2024 recognition by INSIDE Public Accounting
Thomas Howell Ferguson P.A. CPAs (THF), a top 200 accounting firm, is recognized as one of the INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA) “Best of the Best Firms” for 2024. As reported by IPA, “IPA names 75 Best of the Best CPA firms – including 60 firms over $10 million in net revenue, 10 under $10 million, […]
Hope for pre-election legislative action on R&E expensing, other tax relief, ends in the Senate
(authored by RSM US LLP) Senate does not advance House-passed measure that would have temporarily restored R&E expensing, full bonus depreciation, and an EBITDA based interest deduction limitation standard […]
The possible tax landscape for businesses in the future
Get ready: The upcoming presidential and congressional elections may significantly alter the tax landscape for businesses in the United States. The reason has to do with a tax law that’s scheduled to expire in about 17 months and how politicians in Washington would like to handle it. How we got here The Tax Cuts and […]
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The benefits of AI-driven contact centers for nonprofits
(authored by RSM US LLP) AI-driven contact centers offer many benefits for nonprofits. These contact centers provide a connected experience for stakeholders. […]
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As the economy cools, the Fed needs to cut rates
(authored by RSM US LLP) Growth, inflation and hiring in the United States are all cooling toward a more sustainable pace, which will most likely define the second half of the year as the Federal Reserve gets ready to reduce its restrictive policy rate. […]
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Business website expenses: How they’re handled for tax purposes
Most businesses have websites today. Despite their widespread use, the IRS hasn’t issued formal guidance on when website costs can be deducted. But there are established rules that generally apply to the deductibility of business expenses and provide business taxpayers launching a website with some guidance about proper treatment. In addition, businesses can turn to […]
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Be aware of the tax consequences of selling business property
If you’re selling property used in your trade or business, you should understand the tax implications. There are many complex rules that can potentially apply. To simplify this discussion, let’s assume that the property you want to sell is land or depreciable property used in your business. In addition, you have held it for more […]
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Inflation enhances the 2025 amounts for Health Savings Accounts
The IRS recently released guidance providing the 2025 inflation-adjusted amounts for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). They adjust these amounts each year based on inflation. They announce the adjustments earlier in the year than other inflation-adjusted amounts. This allows employers to get ready for the next year. Fundamentals of HSAs A trust creates or organizes an […]
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Hiring your child to work at your business this summer
With school out, you might be hiring your child to work at your company. In addition to giving your child some business knowledge, you and your child could reap some tax advantages. Benefits for your child There are special tax breaks for hiring your offspring if you operate your business as one of the following: […]
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Thomas Howell Ferguson P.A. CPAs promotes Megan Chen to Manager within the Assurance Services department.
Thomas Howell Ferguson P.A. CPAs (THF), a Top 200-ranked Accounting Firm in the nation by Inside Public Accounting, announced that Megan Chen was promoted to Manager within Assurance Services. Megan Chen has been with THF since 2020 and has provided assurance services to government, not-for-profit, insurance, and for-profit organizations. Most of her experience has concentrated […]
Valuable tax break when applying the research credit against payroll taxes
The credit for increasing research activities, often referred to as the research and development (R&D) credit, is a valuable tax break available to certain eligible small businesses. Claiming the credit involves complex calculations, which we’ll take care of for you. Be aware that there are two additional features that are especially favorable to small businesses: […]
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Thomas Howell Ferguson P.A. CPAs (THF) Wins ClearlyRated’s 2024 Best of Accounting Award For Service Excellence
Thomas Howell Ferguson P.A. CPAs (THF), a leading accounting firm, announced today that they have won the Best of Accounting Award for providing superior service to their clients. ClearlyRated’s Best of Accounting® Award winners have proven to be industry leaders in service quality based entirely on ratings provided by their clients. On average, clients of […]
Remote workforces are complicating state tax nexus and withholding
(authored by RSM US LLP) As businesses increase the use of remote workforces, nexus and withholding determinations can greatly complicate state tax compliance. […]
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Key 2024 inflation-adjusted tax parameters for small businesses and their owners
The IRS recently announced various inflation-adjusted federal income tax amounts. Here’s a rundown of the amounts that are most likely to affect small businesses and their owners. Rates and brackets When discussing the inflation-adjusted tax amounts, let’s first begin with rates and brackets. If you run your business as a sole proprietorship or pass-through business […]
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What’s the best accounting method route for business tax purposes?
What’s the best accounting method? Businesses have two accounting methods to figure their taxable income: cash and accrual. Many businesses have a choice of which method to use for tax purposes. The cash method often provides significant tax benefits for eligible businesses, though some may be better off using the accrual method. Thus, it may […]
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The workers and workplaces of the future
(authored by RSM US LLP) How companies are adapting hiring practices and workforce strategies, given the shrinking U.S. labor force, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. […]
Beneficial Ownership Interest (BOI) Reporting Requirements
The Corporate Transparency Act (signed into law on January 1, 2021) expanded anti-money laundering laws and created new reporting requirements for certain companies doing business in the US Beginning in 2024. Many small businesses are now required to report information about their beneficial owners to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) to create a national […]
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