Tax Rules for Handling Large Cash Payments

The Internal Revenue Service is reminding businesses of their responsibility to file Form 8300, Report of Cash Payments Over $10,000, and encourages e-filing to help them file accurate, complete forms. Although many cash transactions are legitimate, information reported on Form 8300 can help stop those who evade taxes, profit from drug trading, engage in terrorist financing and […]

Steps to Business Profitability

Profitability is the ability of your business to earn a profit. A profit is what’s left of your generated revenue after you pay all your expenses, such as the ones involved in producing your product. So how do you analyze profitability? You want to generate enough revenue to more than cover the expenses you incur. […]

How to Value a Professional Dental Practice

Anyone who owns a professional services practice sometimes wonders what their business is worth. They may have a specific reason, such as a prospective merger or acquisition, near-term retirement plans, estate and gift tax planning, or pending litigation. Often, practice owners think they know their practice’s value because they have used a rule-of-thumb method. Rules […]

Is This Your Situation: Considering Outsourcing Bookkeeping

Accurate and up-to-date financial records play an important part in your business’s success, but the daily tasks required to maintain these records fall to the bottom of your to-do list. That’s understandable — you didn’t go into business to become a bookkeeper. Wading through managing employees, paying bills, making long-term decisions and analyzing costs take […]

IRS Turbocharges the Employee Retention Tax Credit

Preview in new tab Did you know about the employee retention credit? It’s still around–and better than ever. The second relief bill, passed at the end of 2020, contains updates to the employee retention credit, a refundable payroll tax credit. Each option has its own rules and regulations for first- and second-round funding. The act […]

How Nonprofits Should Handle Tax Form 990

Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax, is the IRS’ method of evaluation to make sure your nonprofit is financially honest and legitimate. The form is required for tax-exempt organizations to file each year to remain compliant with the regulations and requirements set by the IRS. Form 990 requires expenses to be separated […]