Category: General

The ABCs of Higher Education Tax Breaks

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) includes many changes that affect individual taxpayers. But, in terms of tax breaks for higher education, the new tax law generally maintains the status quo, with a few minor…

Supreme Court Opens Door to Taxation of Online Sales

In a much-anticipated ruling that confounded the expectations of many court watchers, the U.S. Supreme Court has given state and local governments the green light to impose sales taxes on out-of-state online sales. The 5-4…

Turn Your Website into a Marketing Magnet

Turn Your Website into a Marketing Magnet   Generally your company’s website really has only one purpose — to sell. And that means you need to attract as many potential customers as possible while maintaining your…

How the Tax Law Hits Charitable Giving

How the Tax Law Hits Charitable Giving For charitable donors, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) giveth and it taketh away. Here’s what charity-minded individuals need to know. Increased Charitable Deduction Limit Under prior law,…

Watch Out for these Tax Issues When Planning for Your Business in 2018

Watch Out for these Tax Issues When Planning for Your Business in 2018 The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act makes sweeping changes. But some of the new provisions won’t necessarily be relevant to your situation. Here’s…

Insuring Employees Who Drive Their Own Cars

In many companies, employees drive during the course of their jobs — to make deliveries, call on customers or pick up supplies. In some cases, they use their own cars, which can offer you several advantages,…

Workplace Dress Code: A Delicate Balance

When it comes to workplace dress standards you can be formal or casual depending on your organization’s personality. “In general, an employer may establish a dress code which applies to all employees or employees within…

The Outlook for Internships is Looking Up

In early January, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published a fact sheet that lays out how the agency is aligning its policy on intern employment status with new rulings by several U.S. appellate courts. Previously,…

Keep Your Fleet Safe and Save Money

Whether your company has one vehicle or dozens on the road, smart management can save you money. Familiarity with tax laws, simple maintenance steps and high-tech solutions can reduce the costs of operating your fleet and keep…

Managing Your Business through a Crisis: 6 Steps to Success

By nature, most people avoid planning for crisis situations. After all, there is so much to do in the here and now without trying to second guess the future. Business leaders are no exception when it…