🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readOne Big Beautiful Bill Act (HR 1) – Introduced by Rep. Jody Arrington (R-TX) on May 20, this bill passed in the House on May 22, the Senate with changes on July 1, and once again in the House on July 3. Signed into law on July 4, this bill includes … Continue reading “The Big Beautiful Bill, Rolling Back Public Television and Radio, and Regulating the Cryptocurrency Industry”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readWhen it comes to businesses and asset depreciation, there are many types available, such as straight-line, units of production, double declining balance, and sum of years digits. While these aren’t the only ones, they are available via the IRS code and help businesses reduce their taxable income. However, under certain circumstances, … Continue reading “Understanding Depreciation Recapture”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readThe rapid pace of technological change, particularly the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in daily workflows, is reshaping the global economy and the nature of work. Today’s digital divide is no longer limited to internet access in underserved communities. The divide has now become a business risk impacting productivity, inclusion, and … Continue reading “Addressing the Digital Divide within the Workforce”
🖨 Print⏱ 5 min readIf you are in the market for a new job or are interested in extracting more value from your current one, consider some of the newer trends in company benefits. The following is a primer on what might be available to help supplement your income with your current employer or benefits … Continue reading “Job Shopping: What’s New in Company Benefits”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readRight smack dab in the middle of summer might seem like the worst time to think about your taxes, but it’s actually the perfect time. Here’s what taking a pause in July allows you to do. Get Organized Do you have all your receipts? Are your records up to date? Did … Continue reading “6 Reasons for Mid-Year Tax Planning”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readHALT Fentanyl Act (S 331) – On Jan. 30, Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) introduced this bipartisan act in order to close a loophole that allowed clandestine drug manufacturers to evade illegal drug laws by altering the chemical composition of fentanyl. The legislation permanently classifies all versions of fentanyl as a Schedule … Continue reading “Preventing AI Deepfakes, Deterring Fentanyl and Foreign Aggression, and Strengthening Small Businesses”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readLiquidity looks at how well a company can handle paying wages, inventory, and lending repayments via measuring its cash or quasi-cash levels. Put another way, it looks at the health of a company’s cash flow to satisfy short-term financial obligations. It’s important to be mindful of different sectors and what’s normal … Continue reading “Examining Differences Between Liquidity And Solvency”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min read Running a small business often means working with a mix of people: some full-time staff, part-time helpers, seasonal workers or project-based contractors. While this flexibility helps manage costs and workload, it creates a crucial decision point that many business owners underestimate: properly classifying each worker. The stakes couldn’t be higher. … Continue reading “Navigating Worker Classification: The Critical Difference Between Employees and Independent Contractors”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readLately, there has been a lot of talk about quantum computing, drawing interest from many, including business leaders. Quantum computing promises to solve previously unsolvable problems and revolutionize entire industries. As a result, excitement around its potential is rapidly growing. However, it is important to first ask where the hype ends … Continue reading “Quantum Computing: Separating Hype from Real-World Business Value”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readThe appointed executor of a will is the person responsible for paying the debts and taxes of the will’s owner once he dies and then distributing what is left in the estate to named beneficiaries according to instructions of the will. While it might feel like an honor to be asked … Continue reading “Responsibilities of Being the Executor of a Will”